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Cool Facts about Box Turtles. Sun, May 19; 2:00 - 3:30pm

What can freeze solid in winter, hear through its feet, no vocal cords to make a sound, and walked the earth with the Dinosaurs? Box Turtles, of course!!...[Read more]

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Breakfast and Birding on the Boardwalk. Sat, May 18; 8:30 - 11:00 am

Join us for spring birding and hiking through meadow, forest, and marsh as we make our way to the new boardwalk at the Glendening Preserve. ...[Read more]

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Sign up now for guided canoe and kayak trips on the Patuxent River!

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Explore the Patuxent: Teen Leadership Paddle, July 22-26 and Aug 12-16

 The Teen Leadership Paddle is a five-day (with 3 nights camping) canoeing expedition geared towards hig...[Read more]

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1361 Wrighton Road
 Lothian, MD 20711

 410 741-9330

Sanctuary open to the public: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday; 9 am - 5 pm

Glendening Preserve open to the public: daily; 9 am - 5 pm

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Seasonal News

Spring "Marsh Notes" Newsletter

The latest edition of Marsh Notes is out!  ...[Read more]

More Seasonal News Posts

  • Featured Plant Invader: Microstegium grass
  • Featured Plant Invader: Garlic Mustard
  • Teacher Professional Development June 24 - 28

Research News

Spring Migratory Waterbirds Survey 9 May 2013

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More Feature Posts

  • MONTHLY BIRD WALK 4 MAY 2013
  • Children's Discovery Series
  • Cool Facts about Box Turtles. Sun, May 19; 2:00 - 3:30pm

Upcoming Events

Volunteer: Turtle Caretaker Training

May 22, 2013 2:00pm


Pre-School Nature Program: Bluebirds

May 24, 2013 10:00am


Full Moon Canoe

May 25, 2013 4:00pm


Birdwalk

June 1, 2013 8:00am


Volunteer: Turtle Caretaker Training

June 1, 2013 10:00am


Kayak The Patuxent

June 1, 2013 10:00am


Butterflies, Birds, and Blooms

June 8, 2013 10:00am


Father's Day Canoe

June 16, 2013 9:00am


Volunteer: Mile-a-Minute Removal

June 22, 2013 3:00pm


Family Camp Out

June 22, 2013 6:00pm


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