Conservation
in Mariners’ Park
The Mariners’ Park is home to a diverse ecosystem of plants, animals, and other organisms. Our team’s environmental conservation efforts focus on the Park’s living collection, including the Mariners’ Forest, Lake, and Wildlife. The Mariners’ ensures the Living Collection’s health and sustainability with the support of donors, volunteers, and strategic partners.
Initiatives for each area of the Living Collection:
The Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Since 2021, The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been providing a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) for local high school students through our Lake Stewards program. What started as a NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant has grown into a thriving program that spans across three school districts: Newport News City, Hampton City, and York County public schools.
Bumblebee Learning Garden
The Bumblebee Learning Garden is a pollinator-friendly space that changes and shifts with the seasons. The garden is used to teach local students about the importance of pollinators, native plants, and ways they can protect sensitive habitats in our community.
Book a Program in Mariners’ Park!
The Mariners’ offers many opportunities for K-12 students to explore the Park and Lake through exciting SOL-based outdoor programs. Learn more about our program options and schedule your field trip today!
