Open to secondary teachers in Wicomico County, MD.

How can we inspire student action that conserves and protects our neighborhood and our watershed? Use interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches to investigate the connections between nature, culture, and history of Wicomico County. Throughout the course, we will develop creative practices to foster environmental literacy and student engagement in the classroom. We’ll begin with two days of local exploration then travel to the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge to investigate the salt marshes and Chesapeake Bay. Experience the joy of learning and design opportunities to connect students to outdoor investigations and community actions.

Length & Location: Five days of collaborative, outdoor learning. Monday-Tuesday in Wicomico County, MD. Wednesday-Friday 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 are eligible for 3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits from MSDE. Graduate credit is also available and requires additional forms and fees. 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: $575.

Discounts: Wicomico County secondary teachers, Contact Hemalatha Bhaskaran at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a promo code 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: July 1, 2024
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