Considered by many to be a “sacred magical art”, the creation of a talisman with specific intentions written into the life-giving egg, the Pysanky is an ancient means to celebrate the cycles and events in nature and in life. Created using motifs rooted in nature and the cycles of life, designs are made with simple…

Get your kids outside for fun and exploration around Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will explore a specific nature topic and spend time immersed in nature at Jug Bay. Dress for the weather, and we will go out exploring! We might watch for Osprey, look for signs of spring, learn about trees, or look for…

Every Friday in February Various locations 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,…

Every Monday Year Round Join staff amd volunteers on Mondays 9 am – 12 noon at the Jug Bay Farm Preserve (JBFP) to work in our pollinator gardens.To beat the heat we will meet 8-11 am June 21-Sept 15. Learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Volunteers will weed, mulch,…

Get your kids outside for fun and exploration around Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will explore a specific nature topic and spend time immersed in nature at Jug Bay. Dress for the weather, and we will go out exploring! We might watch for Osprey, look for signs of spring, learn about trees, or look for…

It is time to get ready for spring field trips! The season may look different and include more private and home school groups. All current and interested Volunteer Naturalists are encouraged to attend this course to refresh and learn. Volunteer Naturalists share their love of nature with small groups of students during field trips and summer…

Every Friday Year Round Various locations 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,…

Join an avid birder and Jug Bay volunteer to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound on a guided hike. Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a spotting scope and binoculars if you have them. Registration required. Ages 12 and older. Free with $6 per vehicle park entrance fee.…

Every Monday Year Round Join staff amd volunteers on Mondays 9 am – 12 noon at the Jug Bay Farm Preserve (JBFP) to work in our pollinator gardens.To beat the heat we will meet 8-11 am June 21-Sept 15. Learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Volunteers will weed, mulch,…

Bring the little ones to explore nature! Learn about a nature topic and then head out to experience the Sanctuary. We look, feel, listen, and discover at preschooler speed. Dress for the weather – we will always try to go outside! Parents play along with their children. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $6 per child, payable day…