Marine Microplastics (for ages 12-18)

This outdoor, field-based class will immerse participants in a hands-on exploration of marine debris, combining interactive discussions with real-world data collection. Participants will work in small groups to investigate debris through activities like collection/categorization, timelines of decomposition, and debris identification. By the end of this three-hour class, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of the sources, impacts, and solutions to marine debris in local waterways and beyond.

You may either meet us at Gunpowder Falls (meeting info to follow) or get a ride with us from the BUGSS lab (101 N Haven St, Baltimore). Please select the appropriate ticket based on which you prefer. Ticket prices include admission to the park.

Scholarships are available! Please email us at [email protected] to request one

Our instructor Chris Flight is an education coordinator for Maryland Sea Grant. Chris specializes in marine-related informal education activities and has been working with students since 2016. In his free time, Chris enjoys hiking and volunteering as a Certified Maryland Master Naturalist at environmental festivals and habitat restorations.

Host or Publisher Baltimore Under Ground Science Space