Archive for January 2019

Archaeologists working with Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Division and The Lost Towns Project have spent the last two years investigating the ancient past at River Farm. These researchers discovered tens of thousands of artifacts dating as far back as 9,000 years, painting a vibrant picture of the generations of people who once called Jug…

The problem of White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) overpopulation and what it means to Jug Bayand Maryland forests unfortunately does not need introduction. Over the long term, deer browsing of young plants (seedlings and saplings) of forest shrubs and trees may result in a loss of species diversity, a shift in tree species dominance, and forest…

The Chesapeake Bay, the largest bay in the United States, is home to over 3,600 species of animals and plants. It is important to study this area, especially the surrounding bodies of water that feed into this vital bay. The Patuxent River estuary is an integral part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It has an…

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s Nature Preserve at Waysons Corner is a beautiful 30-acre parcel of land located near the town of Waysons Corner at the intersection of Sands Road and Old Southern Maryland Boulevard (Figure 1). This property was purchased in April 2008 as a result of the interest and efforts of local community members…

Mel’s Reflections Giving me the opportunity to brag about my volunteers is like letting me loose to give a six-hour lecture on bumble bees. It is an honor to serve in a profession that allows me to work with such generous and self-sacrificing people. We highlight four volunteers in this article for their exemplary efforts…