Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp: First Flower of the Year

11 am – 12 pm   Webinar/virtual

2 pm – 3:30 pm  On site hike

Join volunteer Siobhán Percey on the 2026 Annual Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp! Siobhán is a Master Naturalist and Jug Bay’s resident Skunk Cabbage expert. Eastern Skunk Cabbage is Maryland’s First Flower of the Year, blooming in January. This is only one of its fascinating characteristics. It is alleged to be over 72 million years old, changing little over that time, an indisputable evolutionary success! It is an extraordinary plant, possessing peculiarities found in few others.

From 11 am-12 noon there will be a virtual presentation in the warmth of your own home. Siobhán will meet you at the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center at 2 pm – 3:30 pm to lead you on an off trail walk to visit this fascinating plant that lives in the swamp, along the wetland edges. The Visitor Center is located at 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Good footing is necessary. The terrain is on a slope which may be muddy. Navigation around or over some fallen trees is necessary. Hiking poles are welcome. Don’t forget your boots!

Ages: 12 and up. $10 per person. No refunds for participant cancellations or no shows. Registration is required.