2021 PROGRAM ~ PROJECT BLUE CRAB
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Elizabeth River Project's Dominion Energy LEARNING BARGE is the world's first floating wetland classroom and America's Greenest Vessel. It's a "steward ship," teaching how to help restore the Elizabeth River.
In partnership with the University of Virginia and Matherne Marine Design, the Learning Barge was launched in 2009 and since has educated over 96,000, K-12 students and teachers.
Powered by sun and wind and with live wetlands, an enclosed classroom, composting toilets and a rainwater system, the 120'x32' steel deck barge is designed to model and teach ecology, resilience and sustainability.
TO SCHEDULE: Email Summer Brown Mace, sbrown@elizabethriver.org 757-418-1042.
NEW VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP NEW BARGE ON WHEELS ~ We'll come to YOU!
Forms, Videos & Press
2020-2021 Field Trip Flier // Field Trip Request Form // Agreement Form // Parent Letter
Green Barge // Green Lunch Tips // Chaperone Tips // More Resources
Mudflats Newsletter // Program Video // Channel 13 Video // Channel 48 Video
A special thank you to Dominion Energy, the lead sponsor of the vessel's construction, Lowe's, sponsor of the enclosed River Lab onboard, many special donors, and our generous maritime community that donates countless services for maintenance and tug moves. Also a special thank you to the public and private schools and youth organizations that continue to support the barge.