Public Programs
Current & Upcoming
Citizen Data Science Workshop: Intro to Data Management
Apr 13, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterHave a dataset you have no idea how to handle? Want to improve the design of your study? Simply just want to learn something new? Come to a Citizen Data Science Workshop! This first workshop in the six-part series will serve as a basic introduction to data collection and storage in online systems. We will…
View MorePreschool Explorers – SpidersĀ
Apr 16, 2025 10:00AM—11:30AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Bring the little ones for an opportunity to practice various skills and explore nature! Each class focuses on a different topic and follows the same basic structure. We begin with a story, head outside for movement and exploration, and finish with a craft or hands-on activity. We look, listen, feel, and discover at preschooler speed.…
View MoreThe Archaeology of Jug Bay: A Hike through History
Apr 25, 2025 1:00PM—3:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
April has been declared Archaeology Month in Maryland. Archaeology is the scientific study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence. Join archaeologist Drew Webster, from the Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, to celebrate Archaeology Month with a hike from the Jug Bay Visitor’s Center to the…
View More100 Mile Hike Club
Apr 25, 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 MoreJug Bay Canoe Guide TrainingĀ
Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—6:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Paddling enthusiasts wanted! Do you love to get out on the water? Here is your chance to share your love with others by assisting to lead canoe and kayak trips on the Patuxent River. New and returning canoe and kayak volunteers are required to attend our canoe training before leading trips. Canoe experience required. Jug…
View MoreCitizen Data Science Workshop 2: Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Apr 27, 2025 1:00PM—2:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterHave a dataset you have no idea how to handle? Want to improve the design of your study? Simply just want to learn something new? Come to a Citizen Data Science Workshop! This is the second workshop in the six-part Citizen Data Science series, but you do not have to have attended prior workshops to…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
May 02, 2025 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk, and beyond, 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.Ā Meet outside the Jug Bay Visitor Center promptly at 1pm.…
View MoreBird Walk
May 03, 2025 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterFirst Saturday Bird Walk at Jug Bay – Join avid Jug Bay birders 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…
View MoreCitizen Data Science Workshop 3: Basic Analysis and Plots in Google Sheets
May 03, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterHave a dataset you have no idea how to handle? Want to improve the design of your study? Simply just want to learn something new? Come to a Citizen Data Science Workshop! This is the third workshop in the six-part Citizen Data Science series, but you do not have to have attended prior workshops to…
View MoreHomeschool Hikers – Secondary Consumers
May 07, 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 aim to spend ample time outdoors, delve into nature concepts, and have fun learning. This spring our (4) programs will cover topics related to JOBS WITHIN FOOD CHAINS. May’s class focuses on secondary consumers…
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