Public Programs

Current & Upcoming

100 Mile Hike Club

Jan 30, 2026 2:00PM—4:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Join Jug Bay’s 100 Mile Hike Club this year and challenge yourself to hike 100 miles by Dec 31, 2026! 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…

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Bird Walk

Feb 07, 2026 7:00AM—10:00AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of early morning light along the Patuxent River. Learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound, all while getting in your steps and breathing the fresh morning air. Novice and experienced birders are welcome on this 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the…

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Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Feb 21, 2026 4:00PM—6:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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What 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…

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100 Mile Hike Club

Feb 27, 2026 2:00PM—4:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Join Jug Bay’s 100 Mile Hike Club this year and challenge yourself to hike 100 miles by Dec 31, 2026! 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…

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Homeschool Hikers (10 – 13), Healthy Habitats – Forests

Mar 04, 2026 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 spring theme is Healthy Habitats. March’s class focuses on Keeping Forests Healthy. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear…

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Bird Walk

Mar 07, 2026 7:00AM—10:00AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Register

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of early morning light along the Patuxent River. Learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound, all while getting in your steps and breathing the fresh morning air. Novice and experienced birders are welcome on this 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the…

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Critter Clue Quest: Track Trek

Mar 14, 2026 10:00AM—11:30AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Become a wildlife detective in this fun and mysterious ranger-led program! Even when animals stay hidden, they leave clues behind- and one of the best clues are their footprints. In this hands-on adventure, young explorers will investigate the similarities and differences between local animals by studying their tracks. Kids will learn how to identify tracks, discover…

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Homeschool Hikers (6 – 9), Healthy Habitats – Forests

Mar 18, 2026 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 spring theme is Healthy Habitats. March’s class focuses on Keeping Forests Healthy. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear…

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Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Mar 21, 2026 4:00PM—6:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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What mammals inhabit our fascinating marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on a late afternoon 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…

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Liber-Tea

Mar 22, 2026 10:00AM—11:30AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Join a Jug Bay Park Ranger to celebrate Maryland Day (March 25th). Dive into the history of the two Maryland Tea Parties. Participants will learn about the importance of tea culturally and economically in the context of the American revolution. Be creative with the opportunity to make your own herbal tea blends to experience a…

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Past | Archive

Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Jan 17, 2026 3:00PM—5:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp: First Flower of the Year

Jan 10, 2026 11:00AM—3:30PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Bird Walk

Jan 03, 2026 7:00AM—10:00AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

First Day Hike

Jan 01, 2026 10:00AM—1:00PM

100 Mile Hike Club

Dec 19, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Homeschool Hikers – (Arthropods) Fossils

Dec 17, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711