Open to all teachers in DC, MD, PA, VA.

How can we inspire student action that conserves and protects our neighborhood and our watershed? Use interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches to investigate the connections between nature, ecology, and history of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. Throughout this three-day course, we will develop creative practices to foster environmental literacy and student engagement in the classroom. We will begin with local explorations and travel to field sites to investigate the intersection between ecology and history and its influence on the Chesapeake Bay. Experience the joy of learning and design opportunities to connect students to outdoor investigations and community actions.

Length & Location: Three days of collaborative, outdoor learning in and around Lancaster, PA. Please note, teachers from outside the course location area are encouraged to register but are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

Course Credit: Upon successful course completion, participants may be eligible for continuing education credit or contact hours. See details on the Professional Learning Credits page.

Orientation Date: A virtual orientation took place Thursday, May 15, 2025. A recording of the orientation will be provided in your confirmation email.

Cost: $375.00

Discounts: PA teachers, use promo code* PAStrong to reduce the cost of this Chesapeake Classrooms course to $75. If you received a referral code and would like to combine these offers, please email the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a special promo code.
*Promo code use is limited to one per transaction

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made six weeks before the course's start date will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 10; however, we are happy to transfer registration to another course if space allows. All cancellation and transfer requests must be made in writing and sent to the Chesapeake Classrooms team.

Registration closes July 1, 2025.

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