Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Help our scientists collect water quality data about Chesapeake Bay

We offer a number of opportunities for volunteers who want to gain more in-depth experience with our research laboratories.

Eastern bluebird populations decreased over the 20th century. Volunteers monitor the boxes on SERC's campus to document their activity! 

Middle school students in Maryland and DC use experiments to determine the best growing conditions for native plants.

Help scientists identify invasive invertebrate species on the West Coast of the United States!

This project aims to measure how tree growth responds to weather and climate globally by using a simple technique that can be used by anyone!

Help researchers analyze marine litter around the world!

Engaging students and teachers throughout the Anacostia Watershed to study and monitor the environment that surrounds them.

Olympia oysters are native to San Francisco Bay and their populations have been depleted due to over harvesting and pollution.