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Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 26, 2025

  • Morning Bird Hike
    Family Program

    Morning Bird Hike

    These programs are free and open to ages 13 and older!

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Enjoy a 1-1.5 mile morning hike along the beautiful trails of our campus to look for summer birds.

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    7:30am - 9:00am
  • SERC Teen Summer Programs
    Workshop

    SERC Teen Summer Programs

    All spots full! To be on a waitlist, email JacksonH@si.edu.

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Explore the world of Smithsonian scientists with educators from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Learn about biodiversity through hands-on activities reflecting real research practices.

    June 28th - Marine Biology
    July 12th - Bat Biology
    July 26th - River Otter Biology
    August 9th - Marsh Ecology

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    10:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  • Bay Shore Explorers
    Workshop

    Bay Shore Explorers

    These programs are free and open to kids ages 5-7!

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Through story time and activities, kids will learn about animals of the Chesapeake Bay with our SERC Educators and Splash the River Otter Puppet!

    June 17th - Butterflies
    July 1st - River Otters
    July 15th - Bay Fish
    July 29th - Bay Birds
    August 12th - Turtles

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    10:00am - 11:00am

Saturday, August 9, 2025

  • Morning Bird Hike
    Family Program

    Morning Bird Hike

    These programs are free and open to ages 13 and older!

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 7:30am - 9:00am
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Enjoy a 1-1.5 mile morning hike along the beautiful trails of our campus to look for summer birds.

    Register (email)
    View Event Details
    7:30am - 9:00am
  • SERC Teen Summer Programs
    Workshop

    SERC Teen Summer Programs

    All spots full! To be on a waitlist, email JacksonH@si.edu.

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Event Location
    Reed Education Center - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

    Explore the world of Smithsonian scientists with educators from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Learn about biodiversity through hands-on activities reflecting real research practices.

    June 28th - Marine Biology
    July 12th - Bat Biology
    July 26th - River Otter Biology
    August 9th - Marsh Ecology

    Register (email)
    View Event Details
    10:00am - 12:00pm
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