Open to all middle and high school teachers in DC, MD, VA, PA. If you are a non-formal educator interested in attending, please join our waitlist. We will contact you in early July if a spot is available. Priority will be given to classroom teachers.

Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences enliven learning and support social-emotional learning and wellness for students and teachers. This course is designed to model a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience for middle and high school students through participant-driven field experiences and authentic research conducted by a community of educators in an immersive, joyful, and supportive environment. To best utilize our time together, participants are encouraged to complete the MWEE 101 online course prior to the in-person event. This dynamic five-day program to explore cultural coastal habitats and iconic communities is offered in collaboration with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Length & Location: Five days of collaborative, outdoor learning 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.

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: Attendance at a virtual orientation is required before the start of this course. It will be held on July 14, 2025 at 7:00p.m. A link and Zoom information will be included in your registration confirmation email. A recording will be available to those unable to attend.

Cost: $125.00, reduced fee due to support from generous sponsors and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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 16; 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 7, 2025.

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