Public Programs
Current & Upcoming
Archaeology of the Patuxent River: Canoeing through History
Aug 03, 2024 9:00AM—1:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Join archaeologist Drew Webster, from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, in a canoeing expedition to learn about the archaeological and cultural history along the Patuxent River. Drew will share how archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life from early occupations over 10,000 years ago to historic times. Children must be at least…
View MoreBird Walk
Aug 03, 2024 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland 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 MoreMysteries of the Marsh – Family Canoe Paddle
Aug 17, 2024 9:00AM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Get the kids outside for exercise and nature. This canoe paddle is geared for families and children with little or no experience in canoes. We will teach you how to paddle a canoe and provide the equipment needed. We will launch canoes and paddle the Patuxent River and Western Branch to look for wetland animals.…
View MoreFree Paddle Play Day
Aug 24, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM
Jug Bay's Wootons Landing Wetland Park 4550 Sands Road Harwood, MD 20776
RegisterFamilies are welcome to join us for a fun day on the water at Wooton’s Landing Wetland Park! You will have the opportunity to try kayaks, paddle boards, and/or canoes. Water and snacks will be provided. Closed toe shoes are required to paddle. For kayaks and paddle boards, children must be 13 years or older.…
View More100 Mile Hike Club – Guided Friday Hike
Aug 30, 2024 2:00PM—5:00PM
Sanctuary Proper
RegisterJoin Jug Bay’s 100 Mile Hike Club this year and challenge yourself to hike 100 miles by Dec 31, 2024! 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
Sep 07, 2024 7:00AM—10:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland 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 MoreMysteries of the Marsh Canoe
Sep 14, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Discover the abundant wildlife and plants at the wetlands of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will paddle the Patuxent River and some of the smaller branches to look for beavers, muskrats, osprey, bald eagles, red winged black birds, ducks, and many other animals. See the beautiful colors of plants blooming in the wetlands and along…
View MorePreschool Explorers! – Shapes in Nature
Sep 18, 2024 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 MoreFish of Jug Bay Annual Citizen Science/Kayak Experience
Sep 21, 2024 8:00AM—1:00PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterJoin Jug Bay Volunteer Naturalists in Jug Bay’s newest Participatory Science Survey. See how the fish community in a tidal freshwater marsh reflects the changing tides and discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s newest property, the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. We will start with a seine net survey at 8 am to capture low tide fish,…
View More¡Descubramos Jug Bay!
Sep 21, 2024 9:00AM—11:00AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterLos invitamos a visitar Jug Bay y descubrir la belleza de sus pantanos, bosques y su fauna. Acompañe a Patricia Delgado (directora del parque) en una caminata guiada que te enseñará sobre las maravillas naturales de Jug Bay, la joya del Río Patuxent. Al final de nuestra caminata compartiremos un pedazo de pastel con limonada!…
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