Current & Upcoming
Jug Bay Forest Discovery Camp
Jun 23, 2025 9:30AM—Jun 27, 2025 1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Let your child’s curiosity bloom through outdoor summer fun along the Patuxent River at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Stomp in a creek, squish through the marsh, and experience the quiet of the woods. Rain or shine, we'll spend our time outside engaged in hands-on, nature-themed play and activities designed to encourage independent thinking, observation, and…
View MorePollinator Wednesday
Jun 25, 2025 8:00AM—11:00AM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
Every Wednesday Year Round Join Jug Bay staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am – 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. To beat the summer heat we will meet 8-11 am June 25-Sept 17, 2025. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other…
View MoreField Work Friday
Jun 27, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterEvery Friday Year Round 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include…
View More100 Mile Hike Club
Jun 27, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin Jug Bay’s 100 Mile Hike Club this year and challenge yourself to hike 100 miles by Dec 31, 2025! The 100 Mile Hiking Club is an opportunity to become healthier, happier individuals with a stronger connection to both the outdoors and the natural world. Our goal is to hike 100 miles in one calendar…
View MoreMicro-Adventure Overnight Kayak Paddle
Jun 28, 2025 8:00AM—Jun 29, 2025 2:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterNot enough time or money to do your dream paddle vacation? Life can sometimes feel like a never-ending loop – you wake up, go to work, run errands, go to sleep. Wash, rinse, and repeat. But every day holds the potential for adventure. Join Jug Bay for a Micro-Adventure paddle. What is that you ask???…
View MoreEverything Butterfly Garden
Jul 01, 2025 8:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay’s Glendening Nature Preserve 5702 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711
Every Tuesday morning, when weather permits (April 15 – Sept 30) Regular hours are 9-11, 8 am start in the heat of the summer (June 24 – Sept 16) Join fellow gardeners, butterfly watchers, and native plant enthusiasts in our butterfly garden maintenance group. Volunteers weed, water, prune, socialize, and otherwise maintain the Butterfly Garden…
View MorePollinator Wednesday
Jul 02, 2025 8:00AM—11:00AM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
Every Wednesday Year Round Join Jug Bay staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am – 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. To beat the summer heat we will meet 8-11 am June 25-Sept 17, 2025. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other…
View MoreWaterbird Survey
Jul 03, 2025 7:30AM—9:30AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterEvery other Thursday Join a periodic survey of waterbirds on freshwater, tidal, marshes at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The ornithological knowledge and collaborative attitude of our volunteer team creates a phenomenal learning experience. All of this in the beautiful early morning light of the Jug Bay Wetlands, on the Patuxent River. Ages: 12 and older;…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Jul 04, 2025 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk, and beyond, to discover the wonderful and unique plants and animals found here at the Sanctuary! Tour is 45 minutes in length and is free with the $6 per vehicle entrance fee. Meet outside the Jug Bay Visitor Center promptly at 1pm.…
View MoreREST WEEK – Field Work Friday
Jul 04, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterWe are enjoying a Rest Week for the July 4th holiday. See you next week! Every Friday Year Round 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine,…
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