This is a list of resources that Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers for educators. They include student activities, in-class presentations, educator professional development opportunities, and outdoor education opportunities for people of all ages. If you have any questions, please contact:
Elena S. Takaki
Tawes State Office Building, E2
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8715
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Fisheries |
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Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs Martha Shaum 410-260-8721 |
Ages 7-15 |
Teach fishing & conservation ethic; drug avoidance. |
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Watershed Education |
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Aquatic Resources Education Cindy Etgen 410-260-8716 |
Grades K-12, Teachers, Non-profits | Aquatic Education | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/are/ |
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Aquatic Resources Education Grants Cindy Etgen 410-260-8716 |
Educators |
Promote aquatic resources projects in schools. |
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Green Eggs and Sand Cindy Etgen 410-260-8716 |
Grades 6-12, Teachers | Introduction to the biology, history, ecology, and management of horseshoe crabs. Hands-on activities prepare students to confront the multi-faceted challenge of managing horseshoe crabs. | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/are/ges.html |
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Healthy Water, Healthy People Cindy Etgen 410-260-8715 |
Grades 6-12, Teachers, Adults | The goal of Healthy Water, Healthy People is to make complex concepts of water quality relevant and meaningful for students and the community. | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/hwhp.html |
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Project WET Cindy Etgen 410-260-8716 |
Educators |
Promote teaching of water-related issues. |
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River of Words Joann Wheeler 410-260-8805 |
Grades K-12 | Watershed science education through the arts | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/are/row/ |
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Storm Drain Stenciling Joann Wheeler 410-260-8809 |
Educators |
Promote teaching of water-related issues. |
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/are/stormdrain.html |
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TEAM (Teaching Environmental Awareness is Maryland) Amy Henry 410-260-8828 |
Volunteers K-8 |
Teach watershed & conservation issues. |
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Check-Up Elena S. Takaki 410-260-8715 |
Grades 6-12 |
Guide on how to assess the natural resource use in your school (waste, water, and energy). |
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/smartgrowth/ed/checkup.html
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Where Do We Grow from Here? Sandy Olek 410-260-8979 |
Grades 6-12 |
A teacher’s resource guide on growth and its impacts in Maryland. Includes lesson plans, maps, and background information. |
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/growfromhere/home.htm
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Chesapeake Bay |
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Horseshoe Crabs in the Classroom Janice Hilliard 410-260-8775 Cindy Etgen 410-260-8716 |
Grades 3-12 |
Teach about value of and threats to this resource. |
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Bay Grasses in Classes Mark Lewandowski 410-260-8634 |
K-12 |
Teach about value of and threats to this resource. |
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Eyes on the Bay Chris Heyer 410-260-8692 |
Grades 8 - adults |
View real-time data on Chesapeake Bay conditions. Includes lesson plans to support use of the website. |
http://mddnr.chesapeakebay.net/eyesonthebay/index.cfm
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Hunter & Boater Safety |
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Boater Education Dave Street 410-260-3288 |
Adults |
Environmentally responsible boating behavior. |
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Hunter Education Mo Aguilar |
Adults |
Safe hunting behavior - required by law. |
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State Parks |
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Junior Rangers Steve McCoy 410-260-8150 |
K-12 (ages 7-14) |
Understanding & appreciation of natural resources at State Parks. |
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Park Naturalist Programs Steve McCoy (Park Naturalists) 410-260-8150 |
K-12 Adult |
Understanding & appreciation of natural resources at State Parks. |
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Outdoor Discovery Camp Cindy Hawkins 410-260-8154 |
K-12 (ages 8-17) |
Understanding of natural resources & recreational opportunities at State Parks. |
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Scales & Tales Steve McCoy 410-260-8150 |
K-12 Adult |
Understanding & appreciation for wildlife and stewardship of natural resources |
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Tawes-Natural Resources Club Tawes Garden Day Camp Don Myers 410-260-8183 |
Ages 6-12 |
Understanding & appreciation of natural resources at State Parks. |
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Leave No Trace Steve McCoy 410-260-8150 |
All ages |
Teaches stewardship and outdoor ethics through minimum impact recreation. |
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Forestry |
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Project Learning Tree 410-822-4903 |
Educators |
Understanding of forestry concepts. |
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Arbor Day Curriculum |
Educators, 3rd graders |
Provide curriculum and free trees to classes. |
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School Forests Pam Kelly 410-260-8589 |
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Establish school forests for study & environmental benefit |
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Treemendous Maryland Terry Galloway 410-260-8510 |
Adults |
Tree planting skills. |
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Wildlife |
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Project WILD Marilyn Mause 410-356-0941 |
Educators |
Understanding of habitat, wildlife and conservation concepts. |
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Wild Acres Marilyn Mause410-356-0941 |
Adults |
Promote creating backyard habitat. |
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National Hunting & Fishing Day Patricia Allen 410-260-8537
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Families, Adults & Children | The day’s activities are designed to get individuals and families outdoors and acquaint them with the areas unique natural resources, to promote traditional outdoor sports and conservation. | http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/NHFD/index.asp |
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Junior Hunter Days Bob Beyer 410-260-8535 |
Ages 16 or younger |
Safe hunting behavior. |
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Adults |
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Becoming An Outdoors Woman Karina Stonesifer 301-777-2136 |
Adults |
Experience outdoors; learn recreational skills. |
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Tributary Teams Jamie Baxter 410-260-8987 |
Adults |
Environmentally responsible behavior |
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Geology |
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Maryland Geology Dale Shelton410-554-5505 |
K-12 |
Teaching of the wonderful and varied geology of Maryland. |
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Bay Game Office of Communications & Marketing 410-260-8021 |
All ages |
Teach environmental concepts through a travel game along Route 50. |
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Green Schools Cindy Etgen 410-260-8716 |
Educators |
Integrate environment into curriculum, school buildings & grounds, and community. |
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Envirothon Elena Takaki 410-260-8715 |
9-12 |
Trains high school students in forestry, wildlife and aquatics issues. |
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Natural Resources Magazine Dorie Coleman410-260-8002 |
All ages |
Information about DNR’s various programs, hot topics, calendar of events, DNR @ Work, and a Natural Education |