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CLIMATE CHANGE & OUR FOOD SUPPLY–FOLLOWED BY GREEN DRINKS
Tread Lightly on the Earth: Climate Change & You July 2019 Climate Change and Our Food Supply Townhall Discussion & Green Drinks Annapolis Tuesday, July 16, 2019 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mathias Laboratory Atrium Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater Annapolis Green and Presenting Sponsor *Hannon Armstrong invite you to the second in a year-long series of townhall-style talks on Climate Change. The talk will focus on the effect of Climate Change on our food supply. The talk…
Find out more »Composting Demonstration
Join the Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners for a composting demonstration on the Wildwood Trail. Note: Demonstrations will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or excessive heat warnings and Park admission is $6 or free with an Annual Parks Pass. Information
Find out more »SERC Public Tour
Experience an insider's view of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Learn about SERC’s long-term environmental research on marshes, trees, water quality, and the impacts of carbon dioxide on our land, water, and air. During your tour, you'll walk across the marsh boardwalk and visit the beaver pond and weir, where scientists monitor stream pollution. You'll also go inside the Mathias Lab, the Smithsonian's first building to earn LEED-Platinum, the highest sustainability ranking given by the U.S. Green Building Council. Tours…
Find out more »The Day We Walked on the Moon
On July 20, 1969, the world watched in awe as humanity first set foot on the moon. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this incredible achievement at a special screening of the Smithsonian Channel’s new documentary, “The Day We Walked on the Moon.” This documentary marks man’s first steps on the lunar surface and tells the story of this defining moment in our history. Interviews with key figures in Mission Control, contemporary astronauts and the families of Buzz Aldrin and Neil…
Find out more »Cafe Scientifique: Fisheries Management and Conservation
Annapolis Cafe Scientifique: A place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Topic: Why shedding light on the secret lives of Chesapeake species is critical to fisheries management and conservation. Speaker: Matthew Ogburn, Principal Investigator, Senior Scientist, Fish and Invertebrate Ecology, Fisheries Conservation, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. If you reserve seats and your plans change, please call to release your seats.…
Find out more »SERC Public Tour
Experience an insider's view of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Learn about SERC’s long-term environmental research on marshes, trees, water quality, and the impacts of carbon dioxide on our land, water, and air. During your tour, you'll walk across the marsh boardwalk and visit the beaver pond and weir, where scientists monitor stream pollution. You'll also go inside the Mathias Lab, the Smithsonian's first building to earn LEED-Platinum, the highest sustainability ranking given by the U.S. Green Building Council. Tours…
Find out more »Composting Demonstration
Join the Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners for a composting demonstration on the Wildwood Trail. Note: Demonstrations will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or excessive heat warnings and Park admission is $6 or free with an Annual Parks Pass. Information
Find out more »Trash Talk: Debrief from the Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit
There will be a discussion of the findings of the recent Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit. Open to the public. Brown bag lunches are welcome and there is a cafeteria on site. Parking at Stadium via Gate #6. Details to come.
Find out more »SERC Science Saturday
Learn about marine biodiversity with marine biologists and learn about SERC research. Bring the family for a day of hands-on activities alongside Smithsonian scientists. No preregistration required. No food will be available for purchase, but you are welcome to bring your own lunch or snacks. Free. Information
Find out more »Horseshoe Crabs and their Microscopic Partners
A Smithsonian Environmental Research Center monthly evening lecture. Speaker: Jennifer Biddle, University of Delaware. She will discuss Horseshoe crabs, a species that has been inhabiting Delaware Bay for millions of years, but faces new threats from pollution, land use and climate change. However, invisible to the naked eye, an army of microbes has formed quiet partnerships with the crabs. In this talk, marine biologist Jen Biddle will explore world of horseshoe crabs and their microbes, and the clues these organisms hold…
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