February Events at CBEC

Creepy Crawlers:  Nature Program
February 5th and 6th at 10:00am
Bones, Tracks, and Scat

Be an animal detective and find out “who was in the woods” by using clues left behind.
Cost is $3 to CBEC Members, $5 for Non Members

Pre-Registration is required as there is a minimum and maximum for this trip:
https://www.bayrestoration.org/creepy-crawlers/

Guided Hike
February 15th, 10am
Winter Birds and Waterfowl

Join us for a guided hike on CBEC’s 510 acre peninsula for this unique opportunity to discover some of the natural features and treasures found on our property. A docent will lead participants on a journey to explore Winter Birds and Waterfowl: Bundle up and join us for a hike down Marshy Creek Trail and around Lake Knapp to learn about the birds and waterfowl that call CBEC home in the wintertime.  Most hikes will consist of walking a 1.5 mile flat path around the center of our 510 acre peninsula.  Many hikes will have a rest stop with restroom accessibility.  Participants are encouraged to dress for weather and bring along a water bottle, small snack, and binoculars.  Duration is approximately 2 hours. Trips are subject to cancellation due to weather or low enrollment. Check-in and hike begin at the Visitor Center.

Cost is FREE to CBEC Members, $5 for Non Members

Pre-Registration is required as there is a minimum and maximum for this trip:
https://www.bayrestoration.org/calendar-of-events/guided-hike-3/

Guided Hike
February 24th, 1pm
Winter Birds of CBEC

Join us for a guided hike on CBEC’s 510 acre peninsula for this unique opportunity to discover some of the natural features and treasures found on our property. A docent will lead participants on a journey to explore Winter Birds and: Bundle up and join us for a hike down Marshy Creek Trail and around Lake Knapp to learn about the birds and waterfowl that call CBEC home in the wintertime.  Most hikes will consist of walking a 1.5 mile flat path around the center of our 510 acre peninsula.  Many hikes will have a rest stop with restroom accessibility.  Participants are encouraged to dress for weather and bring along a water bottle, small snack, and binoculars.  Duration is approximately 2 hours. Trips are subject to cancellation due to weather or low enrollment. Check-in and hike begin at the Visitor Center.

Cost is FREE to CBEC Members, $5 for Non Members

Pre-Registration is required as there is a minimum and maximum for this trip:
https://www.bayrestoration.org/calendar-of-events/guided-hike-4/

Creepy Crawlers:  Preschool Gardening Program
February 19th at 10:00am
“Wonderful Worms”

Learn about vermiculture and help build a worm farm.

Cost is $3 to CBEC Members, $5 for Non Members

Pre-Registration is required as there is a minimum and maximum for this trip: https://www.bayrestoration.org/preschool-gardening/

School’s Out Camp
February 19th 9am-3:30pm
Treasure Island

Need something for your kids to do when schools are out? Send them to CBEC for a day full of hands-on nature exploration and fun for campers grades K-6! Older campers can come as assistants for ½ price. Camp runs from 9-3:30pm with after-care available, 3:30-5pm. Cost is $30/camper daily, $10 extra for after-care. Sign up for all 10 dates and receive a $30 discount!  Payment is collected at camp and can be paid by check or cash.
Register Here:  https://www.bayrestoration.org/schools-out-camp/

Critters and Cocktails January-April 2018

Join us for the 2018 season, which will feature a series of talks on wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay Region uniquely paired with sponsored beverages and appetizers!

The program will be held in CBEC’s Education Building in Grasonville, MD.  The lectures will be held on Wednesdays with refreshments & beverages starting at 6:30pm  and the actual presentation from
7-7:45pm.  Topics include; Snowy Owls, Coyotes, Sharks, and Bats!
Cost will be $10/session for CBEC Members; $15/session for Non-Members.

Wednesday, February 21st, 6:30pm-7:45pm   *SOLD OUT
Judy Wink:  Coyotes:  Friend or Foe?

This presentation will be delivered in a dynamic “storytelling” format that only Judy Wink can master!  She will describe the natural history of the Coyote while delineating between the Eastern and Western species.  You will enjoy learning the many interesting facts about coyotes while on this journey of discovering if they are considered friend or foe?

Food and Beverage Sponsors:
      

Legacy Institute For The Environment 2018
Applications are now being accepted!

Make a REAL difference in our Chesapeake Bay Watershed by joining LIFE!

Why participate in LIFE?
To join like-minded people on a mission to create a legacy of protecting the environment for future generations.

Who can become a Legacy Steward?
Maryland residents interested in learning more about the environment and desiring to volunteer time and talent at CBEC toward environmental education, research, restoration, and stewardship.

How does the Institute Prepare Participants?
Participants attend fascinating educational sessions and participate in site visits guided by expert scientists, environmental educators, and professional consultants.

When does the LIFE 2018 Program Occur?

LIFE 2018 Applications are now being accepted and are due by February 21st, 2018.  The LIFE 2018 Program begins on Wednesday, March 7th and meets for 9 consecutive Wednesdays thru May 2nd, 2018.  Each session begins at 9:30am and ends by 3:30pm.

How much does the Program Cost?

$150 dollars and 20 hours of volunteer/stewardship activities for CBEC.

Apply today:  https://www.bayrestoration.org/life/

NASA Citizen Science Adult Education Workshop

“Come Fly With Us”
February 20th and 27th, 2018- 9am-1pm *CLOSED 

The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) is partnering with NASA on a program called AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN). AREN technologies are designed by NASA engineers and lesson developments incorporate STEM education using real-world settings at CBEC. The program’s data capture and visualization tools are designed to incorporate protocols set by The Globe Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program and meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

To learn more about the AREN Project and its partners visit –  https://www.globe.gov/web/aren-project/overview
As a result, CBEC is hosting a citizen scientist adult education workshop involving the use of NASA/AREN equipment for collecting data on weather components.

Join CBEC’s AREN staff on, Tuesday, Febraury 20th and 27th from 9am-1pm, for a fun-learning experience using kites and weather devices to study on ground and upper atmosphere weather components.  This workshop is designed to involve citizen scientists in collection of data for recording on the GLOBE website.  Fly a variety of kites that will carry weather devices that record data and cameras for aerial photography.  This experience will be a hands-on opportunity to work the equipment and learn about weather. The experience will provide sufficient background for participants to assist in data collection throughout the country.

The workshop is FREE, but limited regarding the number of participants.  Registration is CURRENTLY CLOSED as the program is full. To find out future dates of workshop contact Judy Wink at jwink@bayrestoration.org.  Dress for indoors and outdoors.  A light lunch will be provided.