,Your homeschooler is invited to join us as we explore various topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. We delve into nature concepts, spend time outdoors, and have fun learning. Our spring theme is Healthy Habitats. May’s class focuses on Meadow Health. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable…

We need the help of young wildlife detectives for another mission: this time, to investigate the homes that have appeared throughout the sanctuary. From nests, to burrows, to lodges, animals build shelters that can reveal who lives in an area without us ever seeing who made them. In this hands-on program, kids explore replica nests,…

Join Southern Anne Arundel county’s only BBQ, beer, and bluegrass jam that pairs great food, tunes, and brews with an exceptional cause – conservation, research, and education at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. This 1700 acre nature preserve is the largest contiguous tract of county wildland along the Patuxent River welcoming visitors from across the county…

Your homeschooler is invited to join us as we explore various topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. We delve into nature concepts, spend time outdoors, and have fun learning. Our spring theme is Healthy Habitats. May’s class focuses on Meadow Health. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable…

Join Jug Bay’s 100 Mile Hike Club this year and challenge yourself to hike 100 miles by Dec 31, 2026! 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…

Your homeschooler is invited to join us as we explore various topics related to the natural spaces of Jug Bay. We delve into nature concepts, spend time outdoors, and have fun learning. Our spring theme is Healthy Habitats. June’s class focuses on Healthy Home Habitats. This is a drop-off program. Dress for the weather. Wear…

Archaeology is the scientific study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence. Join archaeologist Drew Webster, from the Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, on a hike from the Jug Bay Visitor’s Center to the Jug Bay River Farm. Along the hike (approximately 2.5-3 miles) you will…

Enjoy a day of serenity with other women, submersed in the peacefulness of nature. We will enjoy a  leisurely canoe paddle on the Patuxent River, where we will look for wildlife and flowering wetland plants along the shoreline. We will paddle in the morning and enjoy a catered lunch at the historic Mount Calvert House,…

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of early morning light along the Patuxent River. Learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound, all while getting in your steps and breathing the fresh morning air. Novice and experienced birders are welcome on this 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the…

Young sleuths take to the skies, or at least to the treetops, in this bird-themed detective adventure! In Feathered Findings, kids investigate mysterious feather piles, unusual calls, owl pellets, and other clues left behind by Jug Bay’s feathered residents. Through hands-on identification, observation games, and listening challenges, junior ornithologists will discover how to tell which…