FREE Friday Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the Marsh Boardwalk to discover the wonderful and unique plants and animals found here at the Sanctuary! A brief history of the Sanctuary will be included. Tour is approximately 45 minutes in length and is free…

Catch frogs, build a fort, seine for fish, walk in a stream, and squish your toes in the marsh! Enjoy outdoor summer fun along the Patuxent River at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Rain or shine, we’ll spend every day outside. Campers will discover nature through exploration, crafts, and games. Ages 7 to 9. Fee $250/child. …

Join volunteer Diane Diaz Goebes in a paddle and hike to explore Billingsley Manor and Mt. Calvert, two of the oldest homes in Maryland. Although we won’t be able to go inside, we can admire the architecture and enjoy the spectacular views of these historic properties. Participants must be able to paddle a total of…

FREE Friday Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the Marsh Boardwalk to discover the wonderful and unique plants and animals found here at the Sanctuary! A brief history of the Sanctuary will be included. Tour is approximately 45 minutes in length and is free…

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…