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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!! Come and find out cool and amazing facts about this small forest gem that we often take for granted but is disappearing from our landscape. Experience how scientists use special detection equipment to follow and study the life of box turtles in the wild, and meet live adult turtles up close and personal. The program will end with a walk to nearby areas where box turtles might call home. Refreshments provided.

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 high school students. The program gives teens a chance to practice leadership and teamwork skills as they navigate the river, measure water quality, camp by the riverside and prepare meals together.

Patuxent River Clean-up Day, Sat, April 6; 9am-noon

Hill’s bridge at Route 4 is a popular location for fishing and paddlers to put-in. It is also full of trash from misuse. Help us send a positive message to users of the area by cleaning up the riverfront. Wear shoes that can get muddy. Bring thick work gloves if you have them.

All ages welcome. Meet at Patuxent Wetland Park on the north side of the bridge. Directions: www.jugbay.org/visit_us/directions

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. Enjoy a continental breakfast and a beautiful view of Old Galloway Creek and the Patuxent River.

For adults and children 12 and older. Meets at Plummer House. Click for directions.

Osprey are Back! Sun, March 24; 2-4pm

Welcome our ospreys back from their winter migration in South America. We'll learn a bit about these amazing birds, and then go for a short hike to look for them.

Children's Discovery Series: Skulls and Bones, Sat. Feb 23rd; 1:00 - 3:00pm

Have you examined animal bones or a skull and wondered about the creature that they came from? Skulls and bones hold important clues about an animal’s lifestyle and habits. Learn more about identifying mammals through their skeletal system. We’ll also take a hike to look for tracks and other signs of animals. For adults and families with children 8 years and older. Call 410-741-9330 to sign up.

Soup & Science: Snakeheads, Sun. Feb 10; 12:00 - 3:00 pm

The Friends of Jug Bay will be hosting a soup and science lecture and meal on this day. Details will be posted as they develop. Free.

Please RSVP to http://www.friendsofjugbay.org/events.html

Soup & Science: Invasive Snakehead Fish, Feb 10th 12:00 - 3:00pm

The Friends of Jug Bay will be hosting a soup and science lecture and meal on this day. Details will be posted as they develop. Free.

Please RSVP to http://www.friendsofjugbay.org/events.html

Birds and Winter Food Sources Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Have you ever wondered what food sources birds find for themselves in the winter woods? Join us for an exploration of our winter birds and the foods they eat. Participants will hike our trails, documenting bird species and the plants they use throughout their foraging day. Adults welcome.

Birds and Winter Food Sources

Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:00am - 12:00pm