Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Spring 2013 Programs
The Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center (SERC) is open to the public
Monday-Saturday
from 9:00 am-4:30 pm.
Public programs are designed for individuals and
families. Additional programs are available for schools and organized
groups. Check our website at
www.serc.si.edu
for a list of age-appropriate environmental education programs, information
about trails, and upcoming events. Call (443) 482.2388 for inquiries
about programs for organized groups and (443) 482.2216 for inquiries about
school programs.
All programs meet at the Reed
Education Center. Directions to SERC can be found online at
www.serc.si.edu.
Registration is
online only at www.serc.si.edu. Click on
the public calendar. There you will see the specific link to register for your
class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a separate
window and follow the registration prompts.
SPRING 2013
Expanded Descriptions are Below
March
Wednesday, 13th- Puddle
Stompers: Birds Outside My Window (10-11 am, 1:30-2:30 pm)
Wednesday, 27th- Puddle
Stompers: Groundhog in the Garden (10-11 am, 1:30-2:30 pm)
Saturday, 30th- Canoe Excursion
(9-11:30 am)
Citizen Science: Family Fun Butterfly
Surveys (1:30-3:30 pm)
April
Wednesday, 10th-
Puddle Stompers: Flowers and Bulbs, Come Plant in the Garden (10-11 am,
1:30-2:30 pm)
Saturday, 13th-
Canoe Excursion (9-11:30 am)
Fish of the
Chesapeake & Gyotaku Japanese Fish Print Making Workshop (1-2:30 pm)
Saturday, 20th-Citizen
Science: Family Fun Butterfly Surveys (10 -Noon)
Wednesday 24th-
Puddle Stompers: Rain and Water (10-11 am, 1:30-2:30 pm)
Saturday, 27th-
Canoe Excursion (9-11:30 am)
May
Saturday, 4th-
Citizen Science: Invasive Species Plant Survey (10 am-Noon)
Wednesday, 8th
- Puddle Stompers: Butterflies (10-11 am, 1:30-2:30 pm)
Saturday, 11th-
Canoe Excursion (9-11:30 am)
Citizen
Science: Invasive Species Plant Survey (10 am-Noon)
Saturday, 18th
& Sunday, 19th- SERC Science on the Bay Spring Family Days (10
am-2 pm)
Saturday, 25th-
Canoe Excursion (9-11:30 am)
Wednesday, 29th-
Puddle Stompers: Croak and Hop (10-11 am, 1:30-2:30 pm)
March
Pre-K Parent-Child Program
Puddle Stompers (Pre-K): Birds Outside My
Window
Wednesday, March 13th (10-11 am
& 1:30-2:30 pm)
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $8 a student and siblings are $4 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+
yrs.). Registration is on line only at
www.serc.si.edu.
Click on the public calendar there you will see the specific link to register
for your class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a
separate window and follow the registration prompts.
Birds Outside My
Window: Come explore the world of birds that can be seen right outside your
window. We’ll learn bird anatomy and how to identify some basic birds.
Pre-K Parent-Child Program
Puddle Stompers (Pre-K): Groundhog in the
Garden
Wednesday, March 27th (10-11 am
& 1:30-2:30 pm)
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $8 a student and siblings are $4 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+
yrs.). Registration is on line only at
www.serc.si.edu.
Click on the public calendar there you will see the specific link to register
for your class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a
separate window and follow the registration prompts.
Groundhog in the
Garden: Groundhogs are emerging for Spring and getting into the garden.
We’ll ready a fun story and learn about how gardens grow.
Family Canoe Trip
Canoe Excursion
Saturday, March 30th (9-11:30
am)
Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River
to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll look
for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip is designed for
beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the
start of the program. Cost is $16 per adult and $8 for children 6-12
years old; limited to 16 participants. Preregistration is required. Go to
www.serc.si.edu and click on the public
calendar. There you will see the specific link to register for your
class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window and follow the
registration prompts.
Family Program
Citizen Science: Family Fun Butterfly Surveys
Saturday, March 30th (1:30-3:30 pm)
Come learn the basics of butterfly identification and how to
catch them properly. We’ll teach you how to group butterflies, narrow down
identification, and how to use field guides. Suggested for ages 10+. Free, but
preregistration is required go to
www.serc.si.edu
and click on the public calendar. There you will see the specific link to
register for your class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window
and follow the registration prompts.
April
Pre-K Parent-Child Program
Puddle Stompers (Pre-K): Flowers and Bulbs,
Come Plant in the Garden
Wednesday, April 10th (10-11 am
& 1:30-2:30 pm)
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $8 a student and siblings are $4 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+
yrs.). Registration is on line only at
www.serc.si.edu.
Click on the public calendar there you will see the specific link to register
for your class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a
separate window and follow the registration prompts.
Flowers and Bulbs:
Discover the world of flowers and bulbs in this fun hands-on class. We’ll learn
the difference between seeds and bulbs and plant some bulbs in our
garden.
Family Canoe Trip
Canoe Excursion
Saturday, April 13th (9-11:30
am)
Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River
to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll look
for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip is designed for
beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the
start of the program. Cost is $16 per adult and $8 for children 6-12
years old; limited to 16 participants. Preregistration is required. Go to
www.serc.si.edu and click on the public
calendar. There you will see the specific link to register for your
class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window and follow the
registration prompts.
Family Program
Fish of the
Chesapeake & Gyotaku Japanese Fish Print Making Workshop
Saturday, April
13th (1-2:30 pm)
In this workshop
we will explore the shape and form of some of the fish of the Chesapeake Bay.
We will then learn about the traditional Japanese art form of Gyotaku, making
fish prints from real fish. Participants will try their hand using rice paper
though you may also bring shirts or other fabrics to make prints on. Suggested
for ages 8 and older, cost is $12 per per adult and $8 for children ages 8-12
yrs. Preregistration is required go to
www.serc.si.edu
and click on the public calendar. There you will see the specific link to
register for your class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window
and follow the registration prompts.
Family Program
Family
Fun Butterfly Survey
Saturday, April 20th (10 am-Noon)
Come learn the basics of butterfly identification and how to
catch them propertly. We’ll teach you how to group butterflies, narrow down
identification, and how to use field guides. Suggested for ages 10+. Free, but
preregistration is required go to
www.serc.si.edu
and click on the public calendar. There you will see the specific link to
register for your class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window
and follow the registration prompts.
Pre-K Parent-Child Program
Puddle Stompers (Pre-K): Rain and Water
Wednesday, April 24th (10-11 am
& 1:30-2:30 pm)
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $8 a student and siblings are $4 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+
yrs.). Registration is on line only at
www.serc.si.edu.
Click on the public calendar there you will see the specific link to register
for your class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a
separate window and follow the registration prompts.
Rain and Water:
Water is important for all life. In this class we’ll learn why it rains and how
rain helps the Earth and animals through interactive games and fun.
Family Canoe Trip
Canoe Excursion
Saturday, April 27th (9-11:30
am)
Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River
to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll look
for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip is designed for
beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the
start of the program. Cost is $16 per adult and $8 for children 6-12
years old; limited to 16 participants. Preregistration is required. Go to
www.serc.si.edu and click on the public
calendar. There you will see the specific link to register for your
class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window and follow the
registration prompts.
May
Adult Program
Invasive Species Plant Surveys
Saturday, May 4th & 11th (10
am-Noon)
Join Master Gardener David Gillum for an introduction on how
to identify invasive species and how to survey the species found in our native
forests. This can be a useful skill for learning what is in your own yard.
Free, but preregistration is required go to
www.serc.si.edu
and click on the public calendar. There you will see the specific link to
register for your class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window
and follow the registration prompts.
Pre-K Parent-Child Program
Puddle Stompers (Pre-K): Butterflies
Wednesday, May 8th (10-11 am
& 1:30-2:30 pm)
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $8 a student and siblings are $4 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+
yrs.). Registration is on line only at
www.serc.si.edu.
Click on the public calendar there you will see the specific link to register
for your class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a
separate window and follow the registration prompts.
Butterflies: Spring
is here and butterflies abound. We’ll learn all about our flying rainbow
friends and see if we can find some outside.
Family Canoe Trip
Canoe Excursion
Saturday, May 11th (9-11:30 am)
Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River
to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll look
for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip is designed for
beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the
start of the program. Cost is $16 per adult and $8 for children 6-12
years old; limited to 16 participants. Preregistration is required. Go to
www.serc.si.edu and click on the public
calendar. There you will see the specific link to register for your
class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window and follow the
registration prompts.
Family Program
SERC Science on
the Bay Spring Family Days
Saturday, May
18th and Sunday May 19th (10 am-2 pm)
Join us for SERC’s
Open House, this year on two days! You can speak with world class SERC
researchers, take a boat ride ($5/person), try your hand at crabbing or
seining, do crafts, listen to music, watch a K-9 Search and Rescue
demonstration, and much more. Registration will be online at www.serc.si.edu. The event is free but
registration is required, parking is $5. Boat trips are also $5. Box lunches
are also available for pre-order from Panera.
Pre-K Parent-Child Program
Puddle Stompers (Pre-K): Croak and Hop
Wednesday, May 29th (10-11 am
& 1:30-2:30 pm)
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $8 a student and siblings are $4 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+
yrs.). Registration is on line only at
www.serc.si.edu.
Click on the public calendar there you will see the specific link to register
for your class or for multiple classes. Simply cut and paste the link into a
separate window and follow the registration prompts.
Croak and Hop:
Frogs are singing from their ponds and hopping in the rain. In this class we’ll
learn all about these croaking amphibians and how they use their songs.
Family Canoe Trip
Canoe Excursion
Saturday, May 25th (9-11:30 am)
Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River
to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll look
for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip is designed for
beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the
start of the program. Cost is $16 per adult and $8 for children 6-12
years old; limited to 16 participants. Preregistration is required. Go to
www.serc.si.edu and click on the public
calendar. There you will see the specific link to register for your
class. Simply cut and paste this link into a separate window and follow the
registration prompts.
