The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

Have you ever wondered why birds fly and fish swim? How trees grow tall and strong? Investigate to find answers on how we are similar to, yet different from, the inhabitants of the natural world through exploration, experiments, hikes and crafts. Registration Required. Dates: Mon. July 7th to Fri. July 11th

The Chesapeake Bay is a natural treasure! Join us for a week of outdoor fun while we learn what makes it so special and how we can become guardians to […]

Water! What is it? Where does it come from? Explore and discover the water cycle and water all around us. Play games and conduct experiments involving water and, of course, get wet! Registration Required. Dates: Mon. July 28th to August 1st

Enter into the interesting world of ecology through outdoor exploration, scientific adventures, and more! Get hands on with wildlife and learn how everything in nature is connected. Registration Required. Dates: […]

Dare to adventure in local parks with kayaking each day, fish seining, hiking, wading, and other fun outdoor activities. Each day will be at a different location. Transportation is not […]

In the natural world, science is everywhere! Get your hands dirty, both in the lab and in the field, as we explore the answers to questions like how do birds fly? How do fish control their bodies? And how do animals sense storms approaching? We’ll build barometers, seine for fish, test out wing shapes, measure […]