Arthur Sherwood Study Center

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Combining the resources of a fully equipped research vessel with the hands-on experience of flatwater canoes, the Arthur Sherwood program allows students to gain a more complete understanding and appreciation of the ecosystem. On the open Bay and within sight of the Bay Bridge and U.S. Naval Academy, students aboard the Marguerite conduct biological sampling, test water quality, and dredge for oysters. Additionally, students explore the quiet shallower waters of Meredith Creek, identifying marine and plant species and evaluating water quality.

By comparing these different habitats, participants draw connections and ultimately gain a much greater understanding of the Chesapeake ecosystem, including the human impact on the health of the Bay.

Program capacity: 30 participants (grades 4 and above).

DIRECTIONS

ARTHUR SHERWOOD STUDY CENTER AT MEREDITH CREEK
1750 Colbert Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401


From West of the Bay Bridge

• Take Route 50 East to Whitehall Road (Exit 31).
• Make a LEFT onto the parallel access road, Skidmore Drive.
• Make a RIGHT onto Colbert Road.
• * Follow Colbert Road to where it makes a left bend and continue straight onto the gravel road.
• Meet CBF staff at the log cabin, the second building on the left.
• Busses can park adjacent to the cabin.

From East of the Bay Bridge

• Take Route 50 West to exit 32/ Sandy Point State Park.
• Go over the overpass and turn RIGHT onto the access road ( Skidmore Drive).
• Make the fourth LEFT onto Colbert Road.
• Follow the directions from above *.