The staff and volunteers at Blackwater Refuge offer educational programs that can be modified to meet the needs of teachers and students. Blackwater Refuge currently offers the following programs:

• Refuge Orientation (30 min)
• Guided tours of Wildlife Drive (approximately 1 hour)
• Visitor center tours (grades K-5) (approximately 1 hour)
• Marsh explorations (1-1.5 hours)
• Mobile exhibits (upon request)
• Assistance to scouts (upon request)
• Educational videos (call for list; generally 20 min depending on video)

All of the above listed activities are free to any educational group. Programs can be designed to accomodate young children and special populations. The Wildlife Drive entrance fee is waived for all educational-institution guided tours. The Visitor Center is free to all.

Note: All programs must be arranged in advance by phoning Tom Miller at 410-228-2677 or emailing .

In addition, the Blackwater Refuge staff and volunteers have begun an environmental education program with local schools using our new environmental education building on Refuge property near the Wildlife Drive. Contact Tom Miller at the above email address/phone number for more information about our school programs.