Guest Speakers

ClearShark H2O is a local non-profit which offers a variety of hands on lessons about the Chesapeake Bay, it’s watershed and the environment as it relates to our waterways.  Their Environmental educators work with the teacher to meet the needs of their audience. The lessons can be tailored with a seasonal theme or a special topic to support your school/class. For more information, please visit:  https://www.clearsharkh2o.org/outreach-education/csh2o-programs/

Topics: Chesapeake Bay, Oysters, Climate Change, Plastic pollution

Nichole Bentz info@clearsharkh2o.org

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Christine Hintz    christine.hintz@maryland.gov       

Topics: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, History of the Bay area, Oyster Reef Ecology 

Coreen Weilminster, CBNEER-MD  Coreen.weilminster@maryland.gov  

Topics: Climate Science, Climate Communication 

Chelsea Miller   chelsea.miller@maryland.gov    

Topics: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Local flora and fauna, Pollution, Environmental Issues, Recreational Fishing, angler ethics and best practices 

Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks

Karen Jarboe   rpjarb00@aacounty.org           

Topics: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Local flora and fauna, Monarchs, Diamondback Terrapins, History of the Bay area; Backyard Habitats

Emily Brown rpemil23@aacounty.org           

Topics: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Local flora and fauna, Pollution, Environmental Issues, Monarchs, History of the Bay area 

Victor Jones  rpjone45@aacounty.org           

Topics: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Local flora and fauna, Pollution, Environmental Issues, Diamondback Terrapins, History of the Bay area, Environmental Justice 

WSA is a local non-profit that trains and mobilizes community leaders to ensure a healthy environment for all. Our certified Watershed Stewards identify areas where communities can reduce the amount of polluted stormwater entering our local waterways and use native plants and trees to benefit our local ecosystem. Watershed Stewards create and deliver environmental education lessons, and work with communities to reduce pollutants. Stewards are available for classroom visits to deliver an environmental education program and to assist your class/school with garden projects.

For more information, visit: aawsa.org or contact one of the following:

Terryl Acker-Carter, tacker-carter@aacps.org

Francesca King, fking@aacps.org

Topics: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Stormwater, Pollution, Native Trees, Native Plants Environmental Issues, Flora and Fauna, Mindfulness in Nature