18 Wednesday**(day change)  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: $6 per…

Join Jug Bay staff and volunteers, to view the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse. This takes place when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and its shadow covers the Moon. Watchers can see the Moon turn red when the eclipse reaches totality. Totality begins at 11:29 pm and ends at 12:53 am,…

Cancelled-Did you know that Jug Bay tidal freshwater marshes dress by the season? Join wetland ecologist and Jug Bay Park Superintendent, Patricia Delgado, in a series of excursions to see first hand how Jug Bay marshes change during every season. During the hike you will learn interesting facts about marsh plants and its inhabitants, their…

Cancelled – Join Jug Bay Volunteer and Maryland Master Naturalist, Mike Quinlan, to visit one of the Sanctuary’s smaller outlying parks. Learn a little about the history of the property while enjoying a pleasant morning hike. We will observe the changes of spring and hopefully see a variety of returning migratory birds. Binoculars are recommended.…

Every Friday Year Round  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…

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…

Every Friday Year Round  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…

New time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Bring the kids to Jug Bay to get outside and experience nature. We will learn about a variety of nature topics and then head outside to hike and explore. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Ages 6 to 10. Fee: $6 per child. No refunds for…

Every Friday Year Round  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…

CANCELLED-Join experienced orienteer and Jug Bay volunteer, Dave Linthicum, in a fun, hands-on all-outdoors experience to learn “old school” orienteering skills for finding your way in the forest. In this era of “Hey Siri, Open Maps” and GPS – smart phone navigation and compass apps, park rangers are reporting more lost hikers than ever and…