Discover the abundant wildlife in the Patuxent River wetlands with Dad! We’ll paddle up some of the smaller branches of the river to look for beavers, birds, and flowering wetland plants.  Children must be at least 7 years old. Children under 13 must be accompanied by two paddling adults. The child will sit in the…

Honor fathers and welcome Summer with a casual hike through the Sanctuary on the longest day of the year.  We will look for plants and animals along the way. At the end we’ll enjoy the sunset from the observation deck. Meet at the visitor center. Free. Ages 8 and up. Current health guidelines will be…

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary – Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road, Lothian, MD 20711 Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s newest property, the Emory Waters Nature Preserve (formerly the Jug Bay Farm Preserve/Riggleman). We will launch kayaks from the farm pier and paddle south approximately two miles on the Patuxent River, exploring wetlands and shoreline…

Let your child’s natural born curiosity bloom through outdoor summer fun along the Patuxent River at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Stomp in a creek, squish through the marsh, and experience the quiet of the woods. Rain or shine, we’ll spend our time outside engaged in hands-on, nature-themed play and activities designed to encourage independent thinking,…

EVENT FULL Families are welcome to join us for a fun day on the water at Wooton’s Landing Wetland Park! You will have the opportunity to try kayaks, paddle boards, do some fishing, go for a hike, or play games. Water and snacks will be provided. Closed toe shoes are required to paddle. For kayaks…

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 child, payable day…

Have fun on the water and help clean up the Patuxent River. We will paddle the Patuxent and Western Branch picking up trash along the way.  Trips are 4 hours long and include: general orientation, basic paddling lesson, up to 0.5 mile walk to canoes, launching canoes, and paddling. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle…

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 us in the field and bring your smart phones. We will be learning how to use the Cicada Safari app to collect data on the Brood X cicada emergence in our area. $5 per person over 5yrs old. All ages welcome! Dress for the weather. Bring plenty of water and a snack, or pack…

Tap into the serenity of our wetlands with a leisurely canoe trip on the Patuxent River. We’ll look for wildlife and wetland plants along the Patuxent and Western Branch. We will enjoy a gourmet catered lunch. Fee includes naturalist canoe guides, all canoe equipment, gourmet lunch and park admission. A hike/walk in the woods will…