Current & Upcoming
Waterbird Survey
Sep 21, 2023 7:30AM—9:30AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin 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; 12 to 14…
View MoreField Work Friday
Sep 22, 2023 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 MoreCancelled – September Equinox Hike
Sep 23, 2023 5:00PM—7:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterCancelled – Join Maryland Master Naturalist and longtime Jug Bay volunteer, Mike Quinlan, for an after-hours, leisurely stroll through the Sanctuary. We will welcome Fall and observe the natural changes which are taking place as we leave Summer behind. The hike will end on the Observation Deck, one of Jug Bay’s best places to enjoy…
View MoreMysteries of the Marsh Birding Canoe
Sep 24, 2023 8:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Join Jug Bay canoe guided and bird fanatic, Todd Bethel, to discover the abundant bird life in the wetlands of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will paddle the Patuxent River and some of the smaller branches to look for osprey, bald eagles, red-winged blackbirds, ducks, herons, and many other birds. See the beautiful colors of…
View MoreEverything Butterfly Garden
Sep 26, 2023 8:00AM—11:00AM
Jug Bay’s Glendening Nature Preserve 5702 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711
Every Tuesday morning, when weather permits Regular hours are 8-11 (April 11 – Oct 17), 7 am start in the heat of the summer 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 near the Glendening Preserve’s Plummer House.…
View MorePollinator/Preserve Wednesday
Sep 27, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
Join Jug Bay staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am – 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. In warm months volunteers will weed, mulch, prune, and plant to revive, maintain, and build pollinator gardens.…
View MoreField Work Friday
Sep 29, 2023 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 MoreEverything Butterfly Garden
Oct 03, 2023 8:00AM—11:00AM
Jug Bay’s Glendening Nature Preserve 5702 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711
Every Tuesday morning, when weather permits Regular hours are 8-11 (April 11 – Oct 17), 7 am start in the heat of the summer 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 near the Glendening Preserve’s Plummer House.…
View MoreHomeschool Hikers – Fall Series
Oct 04, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Your homeschooler is invited to join us as we explore a variety of topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. Our goal is to spend ample time outdoors, delve into various topics, and have some fun learning. This Fall, our (4) programs will cover a variety of topics related to Human History along…
View MorePollinator/Preserve Wednesday
Oct 04, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
Join Jug Bay staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am – 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. In warm months volunteers will weed, mulch, prune, and plant to revive, maintain, and build pollinator gardens.…
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