Join Maryland Master Naturalist and longtime Jug Bay volunteer, Mike Quinlan, for an after-hours, leisurely stroll through the Sanctuary. We will welcome Fall and observe the natural changes which are taking place as we leave Summer behind. The hike will end on the Observation Deck, one of Jug Bay’s best places to enjoy the sunset.…

Bring the little ones for an opportunity to practice various skills and explore nature! Each class focuses on a different topic and follows the same basic structure. We begin with a story, head outside for movement and exploration, and finish with a craft or hands-on activity. We look, listen, feel, and discover at preschooler speed.…

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 paddle in the morning and enjoy a gourmet catered lunch at the historic Riggleman…

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 and along…

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…

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…

Families are welcome to join us for a fun day on the water at Emory Waters Nature Preserve! You will have the opportunity to try kayaks, paddle boards, and/or canoes. Water and snacks will be provided. Closed toe shoes are required to paddle. For kayaks and paddle boards, children must be 13 years or older.…

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 archaeologist Drew Webster, from Anne Arundel County’s Cultural Resources Section, in a canoeing expedition to learn about the archaeological and cultural history along the Patuxent River. Drew will share how archaeological sites inform us about past ways of life from early occupations over 10,000 years ago to historic times. Children must be at least…

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…