The Chesapeake Ecology Center is situated on 10 acres along the headwaters of College Creek in Annapolis, Maryland.  Since its beginning in 2002, the area has grown and bloomed into 20 Native Plant Demonstration Gardens and Sites. 

We invite you to tour the gardens and sites, located just minutes from downtown and the State Capital, on the grounds of Adams Academy at Adams Park, 245 Clay Street, Annapolis, Maryland.  However, since we are based at a middle school, regular visiting hours during the school year are after 4 PM and anytime on the weekends and during the summer.  Directions 

The Chesapeake Ecology Center (CEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization.  We work with students, CEC members, volunteers, and the general public.  We hold educational planting and garden care days; conduct presentations and workshops; host special programs; provide technical assistance to a variety of groups at various locations; and, in partnership with other groups, we are helping develop the Friends of College Creek Watershed Initiative (see New Postings for updates).   
 
Our mission:  The Chesapeake Ecology Center is dedicated to promoting and educating the public about community greening and conservation landscaping practices for the Chesapeake Bay watershed that result in a healthier and more beautiful environment benefiting residents and the region's biological diversity. 
 
The Gardening season officially begins on January 1st and ends on December 31st. -Marie Huston.  Check out the New Postings page for upcoming activities.  Take a virtual tour of the Gardens at the Chesapeake Ecology Center.  CEC brochure 
 

The Chesapeake Ecology Center (CEC) announces the release of Ecoscaping Back to the Future...Restoring Chesapeake Landscapes, written by Zora Lathan and Thistle Cone. With its emphasis on native plants, rain gardens, and xeriscapes, this inspiring guide provides clear advice and practical tips on how to plan and install some of the most valuable landscaping arrangements to restore and protect water quality and wildlife habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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