Smith Island Environmental Education Center

The Smith Island Environmental Education Center, managed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, offers immersive educational programs that focus on the culture and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Participants gain insight into the island's unique blend of culture, community, and ecology, understanding how these elements have interacted for over 300 years. The center is designed to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities about environmental conservation, with a strong focus on the role of the island’s watermen culture.