Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
http://serc.si.edu
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) leads the nation in discovering the links between land and water ecosystems in the coastal zone. Researchers investigate questions related to fisheries, climate change, invasive species, mercury pollution, water quality, ozone depletion and more.
Highlights: Two hiking trails, guided and self-guided canoe and
kayak trips, educational programs for adults and children
Location
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, Md. 21037

Conveniently located less than
one hour from both Washington, DC and Baltimore, Md., and just 20 minutes
from Annapolis, Md.
General Information
Phone: 443.482.2200
Fax: 443.482.2380
Public Programs, contact:
Karen McDonald
443.482.2388
mcdonaldk@si.edu
Education Programs, contact:
Jane Holly
443.482.2216
hollyj@si.edu
Internships, Fellowships, Volunteers:
Dan Gustafson
443.482.2217
gustafsond@si.edu
Hours
Monday–Saturday:
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on national holidays.
Admission
Use of self-guided walking trails is free.
Weekly lecture series is also free.
Fee for guided and self-guided
canoe/kayak trips and some programs.
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