Field Studies (PreK - 12)
For more than 30 years, the Elms Environmental Education Center has offered meaningful outdoor experiences for elementary through high school students in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Elms field studies are fully integrated into the classroom curriculum, and are aligned with both Maryland Environmental Literacy and Next Generation Science Standards.
During grade-specific field studies, students explore the diverse habitats of our county, including forests, wetlands, meadows, and beaches. Field Study programs are led by SMCPS Elms staff and volunteers at The Elms and at partner sites, including Historic Sotterley Plantation and Greenwell State Park.
Elementary
- Pre-K & 4 YO Head Start Atlantic Blue Crab & Life in the Chesapeake Bay
- Kindergarten What Living Things Need & Reusing Natural Resources
- 1st Grade Structure & Function of Plants and Animals
- 2nd Grade Habitats, Pollinators & Seed Spreaders
Middle School
- 6th Grade Climate (pilot)
- 7th Grade Biodiversity, Native Plants & Service Learning
High School
High School programs are offered for any content area (not just science!)
Locations: The Elms (land-based) and Sotterley or Greenwell (land/canoe-based).
Contact elms@smcps.org to schedule.