Current & Upcoming
Everything Butterfly Garden
May 24, 2022 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 12 – Sept 27), 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…
View MoreCancelled – Pollinator Wednesday
May 25, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay's - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road, Lothian, MD 20711
Every Wednesday Year Round Cancelled – 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 22-Sept 14, 2022. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees,…
View MoreWaterbird Survey
May 26, 2022 7:30AM—9:30AM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 1361 Wrighton Rd 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 MoreField Work Fridays
May 27, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM
Various Jug Bay Parks locations Lothian, MD
RegisterEvery Friday Year Round 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 invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups,…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
May 27, 2022 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
Every Friday Year Round Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk 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. No registration required. Meet outside the Jug…
View MoreWomen on the Water
May 28, 2022 9:30AM—3:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterEnjoy a day of serenity spent with other women, submersed in the peacefulness of nature. We will enjoy a leisurely canoe paddle on the Patuxent River, where we will look for wildlife and flowering wetland plants along the shoreline. Enjoy a gourmet catered lunch at the historic Riggleman House, located on Jug Bay’s newest property.…
View MoreEverything Butterfly Garden
May 31, 2022 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 12 – Sept 27), 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…
View MorePollinator Wednesday
Jun 01, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay's - 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 22-Sept 14, 2022. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other…
View MoreHomeschool Hikers
Jun 01, 2022 10:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
New time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Bring the kids to Jug Bay to get outside and experience nature. We will learn about a variety of nature topics and then head outside to hike and explore. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Ages 6 to 10. Fee: $6 per child. No refunds for…
View MoreField Work Fridays
Jun 03, 2022 9:00AM—12:00PM
Various Jug Bay Parks locations Lothian, MD
RegisterEvery Friday Year Round 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 invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups,…
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