National habitat educational center in Cambridge, Maryland

The Horn Point Environmental Education Center, part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, is a renowned institution located in Cambridge, Maryland, United States. Situated on over 800 acres along the Choptank River on Maryland's Eastern Shore, the Horn Point Laboratory is dedicated to advancing society's understanding of estuarine and ocean ecosystems. The center's scientists are highly respected for their interdisciplinary research programs in oceanography, water quality, seagrass and marsh restoration, and ecosystem modeling. From studying the waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the open oceans, Horn Point is a national leader in applying environmental research to address pressing environmental challenges.

Blackwater Refuge, located at 3185 Key Wallace Drive in Cambridge, Maryland, is a sprawling park offering over 20,000 acres of public recreation opportunities. Visitors can explore the refuge year-round through 5 miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of paddling trails, and a 3.6 mile Wildlife Drive popular with photographers and birders. The refuge is also open for deer hunting from September through January, as well as waterfowl and spring turkey hunting. Established in 1933 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is home to diverse habitats including tidal marshes, forests, wetlands, and croplands. It serves as a vital resting and feeding area for migrating and wintering waterfowl, and is a key wintering spot for Canada geese. The refuge supports a high concentration of nesting bald eagles and is home to the largest natural population of formerly endangered Delmarva peninsula fox squirrels.