Havre de Grace Maritime Museum SAV Watchers Train-the-Trainer Two-Day Event

Help scientists study submerged aquatic vegetation and protect the Bay. This training is intended to become certified as a trainer.
About this Event

The Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers is partnering with Havre de Grace Maritime Museum to host an SAV Watcher Train-the-Trainer classroom event on Saturday, June 20th 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM. The field day will be head on Thursday, July 9th 2026 from 9 AM - 1 PM.

This event is listed for a two day training - if you are planning on becoming a certified trainer, please do not sign up unless you are able to attend the field day of this training as well.

This training is located at:

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

100 Lafayette St,

Havre De Grace, MD 21078

If you're new to the SAV Watchers program or just want to come for a refresher, please register your intention to attend below.

What to Bring

Classroom Day

1. Reusable water bottle
2. Lunch
3. Notebook
4. Pencil
5. Come ready to learn!

Field Day

1. Reusable water bottle
2. Lunch
3. Datasheets
4. Pencil(s)
5. Hat
6. Sunglasses
7. Sunscreen
8. SAV Watchers Kit

Classroom Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Introductions and SAV 101
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers Overview
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Chesapeake Bay SAV Species ID
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers Monitoring Protocol
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Assessment, Test, and Review
Field Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Meet and Instructions
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kayak Launch, SAV Species ID
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Wrap Up and Certificate Handout! (Retest if needed)