EDUCATE

Environmental Education for Students, Teachers, and Adults

CBF’s award-winning environmental education program has been one of the cornerstones of our effort to reverse the Bay’s decline. All programs are designed to support state standards of education and are based from the official definition for a “Meaningful Watershed Education Experience” as defined by the Chesapeake Bay Program. Programs are supported and created in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the National Geographic Society. Our acclaimed programs include:

• Field Experiences - Apply for one-day or overnight program
• Education Field Programs Frequently Asked Question (FAQ's)
• Teacher Professional Development  
• Environmental Leadership for Principals Program
• Student Leadership Courses 
• Adult Groups 
• Meet the Education Staff 
• Environmental Education Program Catalog 
 

Information About the Chesapeake Bay

Find out more about:

• water quality issues affecting the Bay, its rivers, and streams;

• facts about the Bay's geography, habitat, plants, and animals;

• other Bay topics, from the state of the Bay to the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail;

• the steps you can take at home, in your yard, and in your community to lessen your impact on our waterways.