- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Archaeology Family Dig Days at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
ORGANIZATION: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Join the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for our Saturday Archaeology Dig Day! Come learn about SERC's environmental archaeology program and help us excavate our current site. Be an archaeologist for a day as you dig and sieve sediments in search of artifacts, and participate in real, ongoing archaeological research.
Who: Individuals, families, small groups. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old to participate. Younger volunteers may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: Morning (9:30AM to 12PM) and Afternoon (1PM to 3:30PM) sessions
Where: SERC Campus in Edgewater, MD
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About Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Location:
647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, US
Mission Statement
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) leads the Nation in research on linkages
of land and water ecosystems in the coastal zone and provides society with knowledge to meet critical environmental challenges
in the 21st century.
Description
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is looking for people who are interested in participating in environmental science research. Volunteer opportunities can accommodate a variety of interests including working in the laboratory or the field on topics ranging from colonial archaeology to forest biodiversity to water quality. We are also looking for volunteers to assist in our education department and assist with activities like leading field trips and canoe excursions, helping in classrooms, and maintaining aquariums and gardens. No specific experience is required and all appropriate training will be provided.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
647 Contees Wharf RoadEdgewater, MD 21037
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 10
- 2.5 hours