Public Programs
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FREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
May 27, 2022 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
Every Friday Year Round Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk 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. No registration required. Meet outside the Jug…
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May 28, 2022 9:30AM—3:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterEnjoy a day of serenity spent with other women, submersed in the peacefulness of nature. We will enjoy a leisurely canoe paddle on the Patuxent River, where we will look for wildlife and flowering wetland plants along the shoreline. Enjoy a gourmet catered lunch at the historic Riggleman House, located on Jug Bay’s newest property.…
View MoreHomeschool Hikers
Jun 01, 2022 10:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
New time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Bring the kids to Jug Bay to get outside and experience nature. We will learn about a variety of nature topics and then head outside to hike and explore. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Ages 6 to 10. Fee: $6 per child. No refunds for…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Jun 03, 2022 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
Every Friday Year Round Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk 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. No registration required. Meet outside the Jug…
View MoreBird Walk
Jun 04, 2022 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetlands 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 MoreJug Bay Paddle-A-Thon
Jun 04, 2022 6:00AM—6:00PM
Put your paddling skills to the test this summer by joining Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Patuxent River Park for a paddle on the Patuxent River, Maryland’s longest and most beautiful river. The Patuxent River Paddle-A-Thon provides two paddle opportunities: 4.2 and 11 mile paddles. Paddlers are encouraged to bring their own gear, however, there…
View More11 Mile Paddle
Jun 04, 2022 6:00AM—6:00PM
Jug Bay’s Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
11 mile paddle Start and equipment drop off – Queen Anne Canoe Launch (QACL), 18405 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 For experienced paddlers. This paddle begins at QACL, a beautiful area on the river where the river is fairly narrow, tree lined, and protected. This public car-top boat launch has a small floating…
View More4.2 mile paddle
Jun 04, 2022 9:00AM—6:00PM
Jug Bay’s Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterFor newer paddlers. This paddle begins and ends at EWNP. This non-public boat launch has a small floating pier and a small ramp and is #41 on the Patuxent River Water Trail. This means it is approximately 41 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. This section of the river is wider and can…
View MoreTalking Invasives, Part I: Plants
Jun 10, 2022 3:00PM—5:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
Want to learn about invasive plant species and how to identify them? Join us for an instructional presentation and field session that will provide information about the introduction, impacts, control, and uses of different invasive plant species. We will discuss identification pointers while hiking through the forest. Ages 12 and up. Fee: $10 per person.…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Jun 10, 2022 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711
Every Friday Year Round Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk 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. No registration required. Meet outside the Jug…
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