Up for a “SPOOKY”, but fun evening in the water? Join volunteer Philippe Hensel and Patricia Delgado (Park Superintendent) for a one of a kind evening paddle along the Patuxent River. We will make one stop by the water’s edge where Philippe will share local legends and ghost stories around a campfire. Enjoying hot cider,…

Bring the little ones for an opportunity to practice various skills and explore nature! Back by popular demand, we will learn all about the maintenance of Jug Bay and the tools used. We begin with a story, head outside for movement and exploration, and finish with a craft or hands-on activity. We look, listen, feel,…

Cancelled – 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…

 Cancelled – Discover the abundant wildlife and plants at the wetlands of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will paddle along the shore and marsh edges of the Patuxent River and Lyons Creek, looking for beavers, muskrats, osprey, bald eagles, red winged black birds, ducks, and many other animals. See the beautiful colors of plants blooming…

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…

Your homeschooler is invited to join us as we explore various topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. We aim to spend ample time outdoors, delve into nature concepts, and have fun learning. This fall our (3) programs will cover topics related to ADAPTATIONS. October’s class looks at fish adaptations. We encourage signing…

Cancelled – What mammals inhabit our fascinating marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on an evening 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…

Join 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…

Join 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,…

Los 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!…