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ESL/ABE Newsletter – Issue 009 – 08/04/2020

Stay Connected, Stay Learning! | ¡Sigue Conectado, Sigue Aprendiendo!

RESOURCES! A resource is used for a purpose, for example, educational materials and tools. Resources can also be a physical place, like a library! We use resources to study, to work, and to help our children complete schoolwork. Let’s enjoy some local resources for quality free time this Summer! Enjoy a wonderful and safe hike at one of the parks listed below.

Idylwild Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Located in Southeastern Caroline County. The scenic Marshyhope Creek forms the western boundary of the Idylwild WMA. Roads and trails promise adventure for your hiker's and all-terrain bicyclist's spirit.

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Martinak State Park

Located south of Denton, in Caroline County. Amenities include hiking trails, playground, shelters and a nature center. Modern boating access is available.

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

This wildlife refuge is located in Dorchester County. Enjoy from 5 miles of hiking to 17 miles of paddling. If you prefer to travel by car, Blackwater has a 3.6 mile wildlife drive.

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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park

This 17-acre State Park is located in Dorchester County. In addition to many outdoor activities, you will experience Harriet Tubman’s world through exhibits that are informative and emotive.

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The Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is located seven miles from Rock Hall, in Kent County. This is a place where you can admire bald eagles all year. You will see many wildlife while sitting back and quietly waiting their arrival.

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Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA)

Also known as Turner's Creek. Sassafras NRMA is located in Kennedyville, Kent County. The NRMA is along the scenic banks of the Sassafras River and Turner's Creek.

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Tuckahoe State Park

The park is a public recreation area between Queen Anne's and Caroline counties. You have 20 miles of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, flat water canoeing, hunting, picnicking, as well as a recycled tire playground for children.

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Wye Island NRMA

Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area is located in Queen Anne's County. It is an spectacular place for fishing as it is in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River.

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With "an excellent, spirited, and high performing team" (David A. Harper, VP for Workforce and Academic Programs at Chesapeake College), our Adult Education Programs can be a RESOURCE for you!

By appointment only, registrations are open and taking place virtually from the comfort of your home, or on campus at Chesapeake College located in Wye Mills, MD.

Make your registration appointment today! For ABE/GED classes, contact Danielle Thomas at (410) 829-6043 (text), or ged@chesapeake.edu.

For ESL classes, contact Karen Luceti at (410) 443-1163 (text), or esl@chesapeake.edu.

For NEDP program, contact us via NEDP@chesapeake.edu.

Is Working in Health Care for You?

Discover RESOURCES readily available to you through our Health Care credit and non-credit programs. Connect to upcoming Webinars on:

August 12th at 7:00 PM, and
August 13th at 10:00 AM

For more information, contact Gina Winfield.

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Let him that would move the world, first move himself.

– Socrates, Greek Philosopher.

Job Opportunities published by Chesapeake College

Re-Opening Schools

Each county (Co.) will have a different re-opening plan this fall for their students. Please check the website for your county's re-opening plans. At the time of this publication, several counties still have committees working on their plans.

Here are some excellent resources to help you and your children with schoolwork as they return in the fall. Several are free; however, a few are fee-based programs: