Community Ecology Institute and Freetown Farm

 

The mission of the Community Ecology Institute (CEI) is to enhance community health and well-being by fostering diverse connections between people and the natural world. 

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See their website for kids programs.

George Mason Center for Climate Change Communication

 

Our center engages in three broad activities: we conduct unbiased communication research; we help government agencies, civic organizations, professional associations, and companies apply social science research to improve their public engagement initiatives; and we train students and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve public engagement with climate change.

Howard County Conservancy

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The Howard County Conservancy is a local nonprofit whose mission is to educate children and adults about the natural world, preserve the land and its legacy for future generations and model responsible stewardship of our environment.

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They have summer camps, nature walks, and many programs for children.

Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks

 

Howard County offers its citizens regional, community, and neighborhood parks containing sports facilities, recreation areas for picnics, and scenic outdoor trails for hiking and exploring. 

 

They also have a full list of sports programs and activities for kids.

Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum

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The mission of our volunteers is to preserve the agricultural way of life that is represented by the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum.  Programs, demonstrations, and displays tell visitors about the way of life in Historic Howard County.  

NASA Earth Sciences Division

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The purpose of NASA's Earth science program is to develop a scientific understanding of Earth's system and its response to natural or human-induced changes, and to improve prediction of climate, weather, and natural hazards.

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They also provide educational resources and activities for kids of all ages.

 

https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html

https://www.nasa.gov/stem

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Robinson Nature Center

 

Robinson is a nature education facility situated on 18 acres of land adjacent to the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area.  Our mission is to facilitate the enjoyment and understanding of our natural resources and to bridge the gap between people and nature.  

Tastewise Kids / Days of Taste

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TasteWise Kids inspires kids to explore and experience the world of food and its sources.  Kids are empowered to think about food in new ways and to realize that "healthy" food and good-tasting food are not mutually exclusive.  Kids get the opportunity to discover for themselves that good taste, nutritious food, and good health go together.  Read more on the website and volunteer for the Days of Taste program.

University of Maryland Extension – Howard County

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The University of Maryland Extension service assists Howard County citizens with programs for crop and animal production, fruit and vegetables, family resources, water quality, food, nutrition and health, 4-H youth development, fair and livestock shows, gardening and horticulture.

Here is a great interactive guide to climate change

 

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