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. April’s class focuses on Healthy Streams. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable…

Young wildlife detectives return for another mystery-filled mission. Animals may leave tracks, but they also leave behind another important clue: scat. In this messy, but exciting adventure, kids will investigate ransacked campsite scenes, study realistic scat replicas, and learn how biologists identify which animals have been sneaking around- all without ever seeing the creatures themselves!…

  What 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…

Immerse 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…

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. April’s class focuses on Healthy Streams. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable…

Join 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…

Join a Jug Bay Park Ranger to celebrate Maryland Day (March 25th). Dive into the history of the Maryland Tea Party. 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 taste…

Join Jug Bay Volunteer and Maryland Master Naturalist, Mike Quinlan, to welcome in the new spring season and enjoy a rare, after hours visit to the Sanctuary. The official change in season from winter to spring occurs on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m., and is called the Vernal or Spring Equinox. The Vernal…

What 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…

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…