Horseshoe Crabs Day at Sandy Point State Park
Severn School, Broadneck Elementary, Harbour School and Summit School are among those participating in culminating event with DNR.
On a beautiful beach of Sandy Point State Park, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted Raising Horseshoe Crabs in the Classroom field days last week for students of schools participating in a special program about this important species. These students have been involved in a year-long partnership program with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that teaches Maryland students about horseshoe crabs management. At the end of the day, students release their own horseshoe crabs into the Chesapeake Bay, culminating their year of learning. “This is a great opportunity for the students to celebrate what they have learned, release horseshoe crabs they have raised, and participate in a host of hands-on activities,” said Stacy …
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