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Maryland Rivers & Streams Environmental Education Program

Join CBF educators in a canoe-based exploration of local rivers and streams in Maryland.

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Two students stand along a rivers edge holding small nets to catch macroinvertebrates from the stream.
Caroline Phillips
Two students stand along a rivers edge holding small nets to catch macroinvertebrates from the stream.

Program Overview (PDF) | Information for Parents & Guardians

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Program Capacity: 26 for canoe program (grade 6 and above), 30 for stream-based program (grade 4 and above).

The Maryland Rivers & Streams Environmental Education Program provides canoe and stream-based field investigations across the state of Maryland. While paddling local tributaries and conducting streamside surveys, participants explore the effects of land use and human impact on water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. CBF educators provide opportunities for careful observation, data collection, analysis, and synthesis of information gathered during the field experience. Hands-on investigations increase student engagement and provide real-world connections to classroom curriculum. Learners explore the complexity of the watershed and see themselves as part of the solution.

Bring the watershed to life before and after your CBF Student Field Program using our curated list curriculum-based Resources for Teachers and Students.  

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    Emma Paul

    Maryland Rivers & Streams Co-Manager/Educator

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    Sarah Ferguson

    Maryland Rivers & Streams Co-Manager/Educator

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Resource Resources for Teachers and Students
Dive into environmental education resources about the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, and streams, including blogs, videos, student investigations, and more. Perfect for teachers, parents, and students in the classroom and at home.
Resource Apply for a Student Field Program
CBF Education offers one-day and multi-day field programs for students and teachers to get outside with us and learn about the Bay, its rivers, and streams.
Resource Information for Parents and Guardians
These are the forms that your child will need (including health forms and packing lists) for our one-day and residential (overnight) programs.
Resource Student Field Programs Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about CBF's Student Field Programs.
Resource Safety and Educator Certification
We are committed to the safety of all our participants.

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