Chesapeake Summer Food & Culture Adventure

Explore the Bay in the footsteps of the Chesapeake Semester in a 5-day immersive experience in regional ecology, food, and culture. 

* * May 29 - June 2, 2025 * *
11 participants

Join us for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay with the Chesapeake Summer Food & Culture Adventure! Over the course of five days, you’ll explore the rich culture and ecology of the region, from paddling through Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to savoring a fresh crab feast, discovering local food sources, and experiencing the beauty of the bay through oyster tours and fossil hunting. Along the way, engage in wellness practices, try hands-on activities like visual journaling, and reflect on how we can all live in accord with web of life. With overnights in like Chestertown, St. Michael’s, and Solomons Island, this adventure will rejuvenate your spirit, expand your knowledge, and deepen your connection to the natural world. 

Option 1 - Chesapeake Adventurer: TBD
Option 2 - Premier Experience: TBD (includes specialty lodging)

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Registration opens December 2024
 

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Day 1

• Campus Garden workshop, introductions, & teambuilding
• Siemens-Griswold Environmental Hall Tour
• Visual Journaling workshop
• Crab Feast
• Overnight in Chestertown

Day 2

• Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Paddle & Wildlife Drive
• Wellness Picnic (w/ oysters and zinc test!)
• Harriet Tubman Museum
• Horn Point Oyster Tour
• Overnight in St. Michael's
  

Day 3

• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
• Oyster buy boat cruise on the Patuxent
• Overnight in Solomons
  

Day 4

• Calvert Cliffs hike & fossil hunting
• Calvert Marine Museum
• Overnight in Solomons

Day 5

• Return to Chestertown
• Celebratory Callinectes cruise with Campus Garden snacks

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