Public Programs

Current & Upcoming

Free First Day Hike

Jan 01, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

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

First Day Hikes are free, guided hikes offered each year on New Year’s Day. The hikes are intended to promote an alternate way of celebrating the New Year by going outside, getting some exercise, and enjoying local nature and history. Start your year off on the right foot by joining our knowledgeable park rangers, naturalists,…

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Bird Walk

Jan 04, 2025 7:00AM—10:00AM

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

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First 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…

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Preschool Explorers! – Nuts and Seeds

Jan 15, 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.…

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Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Jan 18, 2025 3:00PM—5:00PM

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

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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Bird Walk

Feb 01, 2025 7:00AM—10:00AM

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

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First 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…

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Preschool Explorers! – Who’s Here in Winter?

Feb 19, 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.…

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Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Feb 22, 2025 4:00PM—6:00PM

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

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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Bird Walk

Mar 01, 2025 7:00AM—10:00AM

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

Register

First 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…

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Homeschool Hikers – Autotrophs

Mar 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 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. March’s class looks at autotrophs and…

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Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Mar 08, 2025 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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Past | Archive

100 Mile Hike Club – Guided Friday Hike

Dec 20, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM

Sanctuary Proper

Bird Walk

Dec 07, 2024 7:00AM—10:00AM

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

Magnificent Marsh Mammals

Dec 07, 2024 3:00PM—5:00PM

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

Homeschool Hikers – Fall Series

Dec 04, 2024 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

2024 Jug Bay Post Turkey 5K Trail Run

Nov 30, 2024 8:30AM—11:30AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - River Farm 6020 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711

Citizen Science Summit

Nov 23, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

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