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Homeschool Ecology Inquiry for Middle Schoolers
May 01, 2023 9:30AM—12:00PM
Parris N. Glendening Nature Preserve 5207 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711
Middle School Homeschool Ecology Inquiry Program 9:30 am – noon, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5. Parris N. Glendening Nature Preserve. 5207 Plummer Lane, Lothian, MD 20711 Does your kid ask lots of questions and always want to know how things work? Do they crave a deeper understanding of life? Do they…
View MoreHomeschool Hikers
May 03, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Bring your homeschooler to explore Jug Bay and get outside. Our Spring programs cover a variety of topics but are all linked to a central theme and build on each other over the 4 sessions. We encourage signing up for all 4. There is a short lesson followed by outside hiking time and activities. Dress…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
May 05, 2023 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
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…
View MoreBird Walk
May 06, 2023 7:00AM—11:00AM
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 MorePreschool Explorers!
May 17, 2023 10:00AM—11:30AM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
Bring the little ones to explore nature! Learn about a nature topic and then head out to experience the Sanctuary. We look, feel, listen, and discover at preschooler speed. Dress for the weather – we will always try to go outside! Parents play along with their children. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $10 per child. No refunds.…
View MoreWomen on the Water (WOW) Kayak
May 27, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterEnjoy a day of serenity spent with other women, submersed in the peacefulness of nature. We will enjoy a leisurely kayak paddle on the Patuxent River, where we will look for wildlife and flowering wetland plants along the shoreline. We will enjoy a gourmet catered lunch at the historic Riggleman House, located on Jug Bay’s…
View MoreWild Turtle Week
May 27, 2023 12:00PM—2:00PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
RegisterThe Sanctuary is well known for its large and diverse turtle population. Join Maryland Master Naturalist and longtime Jug Bay volunteer, Mike Quinlan, to mark the end of this special week recognizing all things turtle to explore different habitats and see how many turtles we can find and identify. We will use the iNaturalist app…
View MoreFREE Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Jun 02, 2023 1:00PM—1:30PM
Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711
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…
View MoreBird Walk
Jun 03, 2023 7:00AM—11:00AM
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
Jun 03, 2023 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.…
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