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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Understanding Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

Our campus is open for hiking, biking and paddling Monday through Saturday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with closures only on Sundays and federal holidays. All visitors should do a self-health check before arriving and bring a face covering if you need to use any indoor facilities. See our COVID-19 Visitor Guide for where to park, updated maps and hours, and other safety info. Visitors: There is currently no drinkable water at our Reed Education Center while we test our well system, so we encourage bringing your own water to stay hydrated!

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SERC In The News

SERC in the News

Trees release flammable methane—here's what that means for climate

Mar 25, 2019

National Geographic
‘Protectors of the Coast’ — What the Northward March of Mangroves Means for Fishing, Flooding and Carbon

Mar 22, 2019

Climate Central
Sand from Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheet Could Bring in Business

Mar 21, 2019

Eos
Our Neighbors the Oysters

Mar 14, 2019

Bay Weekly
Saturday science lesson: Anne Arundel watermen host oyster symposium

Mar 10, 2019

Capital Gazette
Marshes Can Adapt To Rising Seas By Trapping More Carbon. Here's What That Means

Mar 7, 2019

WBUR 90.9
Wetland mud is 'secret weapon' against climate change

Mar 6, 2019

BBC
Why Does Earth Have an Atmosphere?

Feb 23, 2019

Live Science
VIDEO: Robot Teachers Take Over Bay Environmental Center

Feb 5, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Magazine
A Full History of Lab of the Year Winners

Jan 10, 2019

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