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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

http://www.serc.si.edu/

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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.

Location
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD 21037
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Located less than one hour from both Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md., and 20 minutes from Annapolis, Md.

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. Details »