Montgomery County Our Neighborhood, Our Watershed

Open to all teachers in Montgomery County, MD.

How can you inspire student action that conserves and protects water? Dive into this topic and your own watershed during a unique professional learning opportunity with the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Begin with two days of local exploration in and around Montgomery County. Then travel down Maryland’s Eastern Shore to one of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s residential island education centers for a fully immersive experience of the Bay’s culture and ecology.

Length & Location: Five consecutive days of field-based, collaborative learning. Monday – Tuesday in Montgomery County, MD. Wednesday – Friday at CBF's Smith Island Environmental Education Center for a 3-day, 2-night onsite stay; dorm-style housing provided.
Cost: $75, reduced fee thanks in part to a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute through the Inclusive Learning Group.
Credit: Upon successful course completion, participants are eligible for continuing education credit or contact hours. Graduate credit is also available and requires additional forms and fees. See details on our website.
Orientation Date: Attendance at one virtual orientation is required prior to your course. Meetings are hosted at 7 p.m. May 17, June 21, and July 12. Meeting links will be provided.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made before June 1 will receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 1; however, we are happy to transfer registration to another course, based on availability. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a cancellation or transfer.

Registration deadline: June 19, 2023
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