Elms Environmental Center
The home of outdoor environmental science for St. Mary's County Public Schools.
Guia-de-Observacion-de-Aves Spanish Bird Watching Guide.pdf
Environmental Explorers Summer Camp was a BLAST !!!
Look for registration for SMCPS's Summer 2024 camps come April!
Dates: July 10 - 13, July 17 - 20, July 24 - 27, 2023
Times: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Elms Environmental Education Center, St. James Church Road (NOT Elms Beach Park)
Age/Grades: Rising 3rd Grade - rising 8th Grade
Cost: $200
Description: Environmentally-focused outdoor nature camp for students entering grades 3-8. Students will explore, play and create in a variety of natural settings ranging from the Chesapeake Bay to marshes, ponds, forests and fields. Possible activities will include seine fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, dipnetting in the marsh and pond, birdwatching, capture and study of insects, turtles, and amphibians, games, nature journaling, Native American STEM skills such as making fire, cordage, and fletching arrows, and nature arts, crafts, and dance.
Test and Improve your SOMD Bird, Frog, and Tree ID Skills
with a Fun Online Game!
from the ACLT website.
Field Studies, Elms to Go, MD Green Schools, FAQs
Free native plants are available for community based projects and for sale to the general public.
There are many ways to be a part of the excitement at The Elms.
New events are added regularly.
Student work, animals of the Elms, cool links...
"The Elms" is the home of outdoor environmental science for St. Mary's County Public Schools.