Washington College Environmental Science and Studies Department

09/04/2026

In Applied Ecology (ENV 242), students went to Tuckahoe State Park to practice monitoring clams and collecting data with learned techniques from class.

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

For this week's lab, Applied Ecology (ENV 242) went into the Sultana's Lawrence Wetlands Preserve. Students this week learned about ecology fundamentals and students were able to apply what they learned.

05/03/2026

04/30/2026

🎉 CES is thrilled to announce a brand-new exhibit at MuSE: A Community Museum!

Adaptation & Persistence: Indigenous Cultural Landscapes on the Eastern Shore opens this First Friday, 5-7 PM.

Step into 13,000 years of Indigenous history on the Eastern Shore and experience this powerful new exhibition firsthand. Light refreshments will be available.

📍 210 South Cross St.

⏰ Can’t make First Friday? MuSE is also open Saturdays from 10am-1pm!

04/30/2026

Special Topics: Environmental Humanities (ENG/ENV 294) took a trip to Mt. Cuba this past Saturday. Students explored and indulged in experiential learning of native plants!

04/30/2026

You’re invited to our next Speaker Series featuring Anne Palmer!

🗓 Tuesday, May 5 | 2:30-3:30pm

Join us for a compelling talk with Anne Palmer, Senior Scientist and Director of Practice at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future!

With over 20 years of experience at the Center, Anne works to strengthen food policy councils addressing issues like hunger, food environments, and racial equity - advancing healthier, more equitable, and sustainable food systems.

📍Join us virtually via the Teams link shared by email.

04/23/2026

Dr Bible's ENV 101 class went out to look for fish biodiversity on the beautiful Chester River yesterday!

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day from our little corner of the world 🌎💚

Today, and every day, we celebrate this incredible planet we call home. At CES, we’re proud to empower Washington College students through hands-on learning, community engagement, and research to protect and care for our shared future.

04/18/2026

ENV 101 students assessed storm water ponds- looking for chemical and biological differences in ponds close and far from the main road!