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 Bay Visitor Center promptly…

Prepare for some wild adventures at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Catch critters in the creek, squish through the marsh, paddle the river, seine for fish! Learn about the Native Americans that used to live along the Patuxent River and the animals that live here now. We’ll spend every day outside exploring and discovering the wild…

Join expert archaeologist Stephanie Sperling, M.A.A., Senior Archaeologist, Archaeology Office of Natural and Historical Resources Division M-NCPPC, in a kayaking expedition to learn about the archaeological and cultural history along the Patuxent River. Stephanie will share how archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life from early occupations over 10,000 years ago to historic…

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…

Catch frogs, build a fort, seine for fish, walk in a stream, and squish your toes in the marsh! Enjoy outdoor summer fun along the Patuxent River at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Rain or shine, we’ll spend every day outside. Campers will discover nature through exploration, crafts, and games. Ages 8 – 10. Fee $250/child. Registration…

Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s newest property, the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. We will launch kayaks from the farm pier and paddle south on the Patuxent River, exploring wetlands and shoreline as we go. We will paddle the beautiful Lyons Creek looking for beaver, otter, birds, and flowering wetland plants. Note this is a longer…

Jug Bay’s Nature Preserve at Waysons Corner, 5490 Sands Road, Lothian, MD 20711 Join Jug Bay staff & volunteers for a morning in our Preserve at Waysons Corner park to enjoy our Nature Play Space. We will offer two FREE hours of outdoor programming including games, crafts, guided hikes and refreshments. Registration is free but…

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 Bay Visitor Center promptly…

Cancelled – Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these spectacular beetles have been a favorite childhood memory for so many. Join staff naturalist, Debra Gage, to observe these gems of the night along the forest edge and open fields at Emory Waters Nature Preserve. Learn more about lightning bugs, observe the different flash…

Join 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…