Public Programs
Current & Upcoming
Homeschool Hikers – (Arthropods) Arachnids
Oct 15, 2025 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 various topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. We delve into nature concepts, spend time outdoors, and have fun learning. Our fall theme is Arthropods. October’s class focuses on Arachnids. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes.…
View MoreMicro-Adventure Overnight Kayak Paddle
Oct 18, 2025 8:00AM—Oct 19, 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 MoreHalloween Critter Crawl
Oct 24, 2025 5:30PM—8:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin Jug Bay staff and volunteers for our annual Halloween Critter Crawl. Walk down a lantern lit trail through the forest to see different animal and insect displays, and enjoy campfires, s’mores, hayrides, spooky sounds, and nature crafts. Family friendly. Please bring your headlamp or flashlight, and wear your costume if you have one. Entrance…
View More100 Mile Hike Club
Oct 31, 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 MoreWomen of the Woods
Nov 01, 2025 9:30AM—3:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterTap into the serenity of a day filled with nature and the camaraderie of women. We will enjoy a leisurely 2-4 mile hike through the woods looking for signs of plants, animals, and the change of seasons. A catered, gourmet lunch will be shared on the historic Riggleman House porch, located on Jug Bay’s newest…
View MoreBird Walk
Nov 01, 2025 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin an avid Jug Bay birder to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound. Novice and experienced birders are welcome on this 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the 250+ species of birds that call Jug Bay home, or migrate through. Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for…
View MoreHomeschool Hikers – (Arthropods) Crustaceans
Nov 05, 2025 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 various topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. We delve into nature concepts, spend time outdoors, and have fun learning. Our fall theme is Arthropods. November’s class focuses on Crustaceans. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes.…
View MoreFour Decades of Archaeology at Jug Bay: A Native American Heritage Month Lecture & Hike
Nov 08, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and the surrounding area is home to 75 known archaeological sites representing 13,000 years of human history. This Native American Heritage Month, join Anne Arundel County Archaeologist Drew Webster for an engaging lecture highlighting four decades of archaeological research at the Sanctuary and what they have revealed about the area's deep…
View MoreMagnificent Marsh Mammals
Nov 15, 2025 3:00PM—5:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterWhat mammals inhabit our fascinating marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on an evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh. Join Chuck Hatcher, Jug Bay’s resident expert on otters, for a 1-3 mile walk. Look and listen for signs of activity while Chuck shares…
View MoreNational Take A Hike Day
Nov 17, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay’s Glendening Nature Preserve 5702 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711
Monday, November 17th is National Take a Hike. In celebration, spend the morning exploring an unfamiliar trail by taking a guided hike with a Park Ranger or a Volunteer Naturalist. Enjoy the changing of the seasons and spending time in Nature. Explore the amazing woodlands and unique wildlife with Jug Bay Volunteer Naturalist, Mike Quinlan,…
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