Assateague Island

National Seashore MD,VA

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The planning team is currently in the final stages of drafting the General Managment Plan and beginning the internal review process which includes reviews and revisions. More »

Hurricane Sandy Photos on flickr

View images from the Maryland and Virginia districts of Assateague Island National Seashore on our flickr site. More »

For Teachers

Aquarium and touch tanks provide up close viewing opportunities to see bay and sea creatures.

NPS

Assateague Island National Seashore offeres free, fun, standards-based activities and programs for all grade levels. From puppet shows to plankton studies, we use a variety of teaching techniques to reach the varied learning styles. All of our education programs are free and we offer entrance fee waivers to bonafide academic institutions.

We accept registrations on a first come-first served basis and will begin to accept Fall semester registration on September 4, 2012. If you have questions about our education programs, please contact the Education Office at (410) 629-6607 or email us with your question.

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Fee waiver Form

Visit our Environmental Education Programs to learn more about individual programs and other educational opportunities.