Open to teachers in Prince George’s County, MD.

Immerse yourself in the Chesapeake Bay's diverse ecosystems through a transformative blend of hands-on exploration with cutting-edge climate science in partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. From salt marsh investigations in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to collaborative research with University of Maryland scientists, you will gain practical field techniques and classroom strategies that bring environmental education alive. Through boat-based water quality testing, marsh walks, and expert-led discussions, you will develop a deeper understanding of the climate change impacts on local ecosystems while building a toolkit of classroom-ready resources. This unique five-day experience, split between UMD College Park, CBF’s Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center, and a virtual curriculum-focused session, will empower you to connect your students with authentic environmental challenges and solutions in their own backyard.

Length & Location: Five days of collaborative, outdoor learning. Monday in Prince George’s County, MD. Tuesday-Thursday at CBF’s Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center for a residential experience. We will prepare and clean up meals as a group. Shared dorm-style housing, food, and cooking supplies are provided while at the center. Friday will be spent learning synchronously online.

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

Orientation: A virtual orientation took place Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A recording of the orientation will be provided in your confirmation email.

Cost: $575.00

Discounts: Prince George’s County teachers, use promo code* PGCLIMATE25 to reduce the cost of this Chesapeake Classrooms course to $0 due to support from the AWS/PGCPS Partnership.
*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 2; 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 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Registration closes June 23, 2025.

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