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You may have just put away your Christmas lights but we still can light up your night! There are many animals, plants, minerals, and algae that glow in the dark. Some, like scorpions and calcite, only appear different under ultraviolet light. Others, like dinoflagellates and fireflies, are visible to the naked human eye. This…
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Are you passionate about science and eager to be involved with research that can shape the future of our planet? The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is now accepting applications to join our 2025 team of summer interns! Interns at SERC conduct independent projects on a wide range of topics, including some of the most…
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Project Description: The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) and Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) seek a summer intern for late May through mid-August 2024 (12 weeks) to develop a series of resources for the education community to advance the creation and implementation of school district environmental literacy plans (ELPs). The development of an ELP can be…
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Project Description: The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) and Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) seek a summer intern for late May through mid-August 2024 (12 weeks) to assist NCBO’s Place-Based Partnerships team with strategic engagement and collaboration with other organizations and communities in priority areas of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The intern’s core responsibilities will include…
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In 2023, a Polynesian voyaging canoe called Hōkūleʻa set out to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean and uncover, recover, and reclaim culture, traditions, and a deeper relationship with Earth. The purpose of the voyage was to develop young leaders and connect communities with our oceans, science, and indigenous wisdom. As our speaker Nainoa Thompson said, “the…
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The Severn River Association (SRA) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Restoration Associate to join our team. The Restoration Associate will help us expand our restoration work in a variety of ways. The Restoration Associate reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Restoration Manager. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement outreach initiatives with watershed…
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Position Dates: Feburary 24 – November 7, 2025 Educators are trained to work with all programs (school, university, adult and family, custom, Road Scholar, Scouts, and summer camp programs) and will work with learners of all levels, including K-12 students, college students, and adult learners. Field Station Educators work primarily with education programs (summer camp, school…
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Registration is now open for 2025 Jug Bay Summer Internships. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2025! This summer, Jug Bay is offering (2) two environmental research-focused internships and (1) one environmental education and interpretation internship to undergraduate and graduate students. $4,000 for each intern is generously provided by the Friends of Jug Bay…
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The 2024-2025 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Community Stormwater Solutions Grant Program is open now through March 13, 2025. The program is currently administered through a partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Application process: Review the Request for Applications and submit an online application at https://cbtrust.org/grants/district-of-columbia-community-stormwater-solutions/. Deadline: Applications are due by Thursday, March 13, 2025 at…
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Join Southern Maryland Audubon this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lexington Park Library in St. Mary’s County for a hands-on workshop on how you can be part of the 125th annual Christmas Bird Count, including a new count area at the Lexington Manor Passive Park on Dec. 21. We’ll teach you to…