Phillips Wharf Environmental Center's mission is to encourage, educate and engage Chesapeake Bay stewards of all ages through interactive experiences showcasing the ecosystem and its inhabitants, with a vision to enhance and sustain the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystems. Phillips Wharf offers year-round programs and events, with initiatives including hands-on educational programs for Pre-K through 12th grade students; a Fishmobile, which travels to regional schools and events as Phillips Wharf’s marine science outreach program; an annual adult educational lecture series; special events; and a shellfish aquaculture training program.