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

Can we deepen our understanding of ecological issues and climate change by immersing ourselves in Chesapeake Bay ecosystems? In this professional learning experience, teachers will discover local ecology in the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge area while exploring the salt marsh edges and the Chesapeake Bay. Reignite your joy in inquiry through hands-on experiences, boat excursions, marsh walks, and climate change curricular connections. Explore the intersection of air quality, water quality, ecosystems, climate change, and human actions. Cultivate a genuine understanding of the current state of the Bay, human impacts on our environment, and authentic actions that can make a difference in our homes, classrooms, and communities.

Length & Location: Three days of collaborative, outdoor learning at CBF’s Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Center for a residential experience where dorm-style housing and meals are provided.

Course Credit: Upon successful course completion, Maryland teachers who participate in a course for fewer than five days can request course documents to apply for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit through MSDE. See details on the Professional Learning Credits page.

Orientation Date: Attendance at one virtual orientation is required prior to the course. Orientations are hosted at 7 p.m. on May 22, June 12, and July 24. Meeting links will be provided.

Cost: $375.

Discounts: Prince George’s County teachers, use promo code PGCLIMATE24 to reduce the cost of this Chesapeake Classrooms course to $0.

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 25, 2024.

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