Ever wonder what kind of tree you are looking at during your hike? Please join experienced Anne Arundel County Forester Earl “Bud” Reaves for a hike through Jug Bay’s forests to learn or practice your skills on tree identification. We will look at signs such as leaves, bark, buds, and twigs. Fee: $10 per person.…

Rescheduled to the bad weather date of June 17th. Tickets available until June 14th 10 pm. Follow the link below to register. Put your paddling skills to the test this summer by joining Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Friends of Jug Bay and Patuxent River Park for a paddle on the Patuxent River, Maryland’s longest and…

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…

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…

Join expert archaeologist Stephanie Sperling, M.A.A., Senior Archaeologist, Archaeology Office of Natural and Historical Resources Division M-NCPPC, in a canoeing 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…

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…

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.…

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…

Enjoy 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…

The 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…