CBNERR Public Programs
Community outreach is a priority for the CBNERR Education Department. Reserve staff provide environmental programs at Estuaries Day and Marine Science Day, as well as offering a Discovery Lab series open to the public on various marine science topics.
Discovery Labs
The Discovery Lab series provides fun, family-friendly experiences and lifelong learning. Each lab focuses on a specific topic through a series of stations that provide hands-on activities for kids and adults. Participants look through microscopes, observe live animals, partake in crafts and games, and view research posters. Both VIMS faculty and students participate as speakers, sharing their research with the general public in an intimate setting.
2024 Dates and Topics
- January 17: Freezing Seas and Marine Snow
- February 21: Amazing Migrating Islands
- March 20: The Spiny World of Echinoderms
- April 17: Bye-Bye Bycatch
- September 18: Predators of the Sky: Osprey - Register Here
Registration is required for all labs. Registration will open in December for the first lab.
Time and Place
- Discovery Labs typically take place on the third or fourth Wednesday of each month.
- The labs run from 6-8:00pm, starting with exploration of the lab, the speaker at 6:30pm, and then more lab exploration.
- The labs will take place on the VIMS campus in Gloucester Point, at the Catlett-Burress Education Lab.
Audience
Discovery Labs are appropriate for all ages.
Cost
Discovery Labs are free.
Contact
Contact Anna Caputo, [email protected] for more information.