From Rockingham County to the Bay
Open to all Rockingham County teachers.

How do the streams and valleys of Rockingham County create a unique story and connection to the local environment?  Join us in hands-on, field-based investigations as we explore land use, water quality, and the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Gain an in-depth understanding of our connection to the Bay by spending three days on a remote island in the heart of the Bay. This course models the practice of how student inquiry can lead to sustainability, civic engagement and action as participants learn to design a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience for their students. 

Length & Location: Five consecutive days of field-based, whole-group, outdoor investigations: Monday-Tuesday in the Northern Virginia Area, Wednesday- Friday at our Port Isobel Island Education Center for a 3-day, 2-night dormitory-style experience.
Cost: $150
Credit: Successful completion of the course and final project will qualify Virginia teachers to receive documentation of 45 contact hours. This course is eligible for graduate credit from Mary Baldwin University. For more information visit the Professional Learning Credits page.
Orientation Date: Virtual orientation meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on May 25th, June 22nd, or July 13th. Choose one of the virtual meetings prior to your course.

COVID Policy: All participants of multi-day experiences are required to be fully up to date on COVID vaccinations or have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of in person programing start. All vaccinated participants are required to take a rapid covid test 48 Hours prior to the start of in person programing. Attend only if negative.

Registration deadline: July 25, 2022
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