Hello Southern Maryland Stewards!

Have you ever wished you could learn more about the Chesapeake Bay and how to protect it? Well, now is your chance!

During our 6-week Southern Maryland Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards (VoiCeS) course, you will learn from experts across the field, including scientists, city planners, and local government officials. Sessions will cover a range of Chesapeake Bay issues through a community focused lens including fisheries science, urban and rural pollution pressures, environmental policy, and more! The VoiCeS program will take place on Wednesday evenings between October 4-November 18, with Saturday field trips scattered throughout. *Participants are required to attend at least six out of the eight classes/field trips.

Have you ever wanted to tour an operating regenerative farm or even a wastewater treatment plant? Not only will we offer a variety of virtual and classroom-style learning sessions, but we will also be offering field-based learning opportunities through numerous field trips around St. Mary's and Prince George's Counties!

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 4, 6-7:30 p.m.: Meet over Zoom
Saturday, October 7, 10-11:30 a.m.: Field trip to Piney Point Lighthouse, St. Mary's County
Wednesday, October 11, 5-7:30 p.m.: St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's County
Saturday, October 28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Clagett Farm, Prince George's County
Wednesday, November 1, Time 6-7:30 p.m.: Meet over Zoom
Wednesday, November 8, Time 6-7:30 p.m.: Meet over Zoom
Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Marlay Taylor Water Reclamation Facility, St. Mary's County
Wednesday, November 15, 6-7:30 p.m.: St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's County
Saturday, November 18, 5-7:30 p.m.: Graduation party, location TBD

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your community as you learn to tell your story about your place in it. Course registration is $25 or $40 if you join as a pair. So invite your partner, family member or friend to join you! If cost is a barrier to your participation, we offer scholarships. Please reach out to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information about scholarships.

Questions? Contact Maddie Beller: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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