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
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreBird Walk
Feb 07, 2026 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterImmerse 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…
View MoreMagnificent Marsh Mammals
Feb 21, 2026 4:00PM—6:00PM
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 More100 Mile Hike Club
Feb 27, 2026 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, 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…
View MoreHomeschool 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…
View MoreBird Walk
Mar 07, 2026 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterImmerse 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…
View MoreCritter 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…
View MoreHomeschool 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…
View MoreMagnificent Marsh Mammals
Mar 21, 2026 4:00PM—6:00PM
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 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…
View MoreLiber-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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