CBNERR Public Programs
Community outreach is a priority for the CBNERR Education department. Reserve staff provide environmental programs at Estuaries Day, Marine Science Day, Dragon Run Day, as well as offering a Discovery Lab series open to the public on various marine science topics.
Discovery Labs
The monthly Discovery Lab series provides fun, family-friendly experiences and lifelong learning. Each lab focuses on a specific topic through a series of stations that provide hands-on activities for kids and adults. Participants look through microscopes, observe live animals, partake in crafts and games, and view research posters. Both VIMS faculty and students participate as speakers, sharing their research with the general public in an intimate setting.
2012 Topics
Registration is required. Registration forms can be found next to each topic below.
- January 17, 2012 - Underwater Robots
- February 21, 2012 - Stories from the SWaMP: Water Quality
- March 20, 2012 - Corals
- April 17, 2012 - Oysters
- June 19, 2012 - Ocean Chemistry and Acidification
- July 17, 2012 - Fish of the York River
- August 21, 2012 - Streams to Sea: Watersheds FULL - Registration closed.
- October 30, 2012 - Mad Lab FULL - Registration closed. NOTE DATE CHANGE
Time and Place
- Discovery Labs typically take place on the third or fourth Tuesday of each month.
- The labs run from 6-8 pm with a speaker at 6:30 pm.
- The labs take place in the Catlett-Burress Research and Education Teaching lab (Building #132 on VIMS campus map).
- Driving directions (pdf).
Audience
Discovery Labs are appropriate for all ages.
Cost
Discovery Labs are free.
Contact
Contact Sarah McGuire, 804-684-7878 for more information.
