Walking is recognized as a basic exercise, yet very beneficial both physically and mentally (or emotionally), especially during the current COVID-19 period.  The benefits have been recognized by the State which declared it the Official Exercise of Maryland.  Join Master Naturalist Mike Quinlan to celebrate Walk Maryland Day with a brisk 4 – 6 mile hike through the Sanctuary. …

Turn off you computers and escape to the parks every week this fall! Park Rangers from across our county have come together to create Nature Escape, a weekly screen-free outdoor learning and free play experience that aims to provide a safe, creative, immersive, and energetic outlet during these unprecedented times. One day each week children will…

Slow down, breath, and take in the beauty of autumn at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Give yourself a chance to catch your breath and escape to nature for two hours of lightly guided and mostly silent mindfulness hiking over 1-2 miles of trails. Wear sturdy outdoor shoes and consider leaving your cell phone in your car. …

Join avid birder and Jug Bay volunteer, Brad Mann, to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound on a guided hike. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Registration required. Ages 12 and older. Free with $6 per vehicle park entrance fee. We are complying with state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19:…

Join Jug Bay as we explore a range of topics pertinent the Patuxent River and the wider Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Learn from staff, volunteers, and other environment professionals about the ecological importance of protected wetlands and forests. Please join us 12:00-12:45, 30 minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q & A. Registration required.  

Turn off you computers and escape to the parks every week this fall! Park Rangers from across our county have come together to create Nature Escape, a weekly screen-free outdoor learning and free play experience that aims to provide a safe, creative, immersive, and energetic outlet during these unprecedented times. One day each week children will…

Turn off you computers and escape to the parks every week this fall! Park Rangers from across our county have come together to create Nature Escape, a weekly screen-free outdoor learning and free play experience that aims to provide a safe, creative, immersive, and energetic outlet during these unprecedented times. One day each week children will…

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 catered gourmet lunch. Fee includes naturalist canoe guides, all canoe equipment, gourmet catered lunch, and park admission. A hike/walk in the woods…

Join Master Naturalist, Mike Quinlan, for a hike to celebrate the arrival of Fall. We’ll look for signs of the changing seasons like seed heads forming, fall blooming flowers, and perhaps a migrating Monarch butterfly. We will end at the Observation Deck to watch the setting sun.  Cameras recommended. Free with $6 per vehicle admission.…

Join archaeologists Drew Webster and Matt Nickelson in a kayaking expedition to learn about the archaeological and cultural history along the Patuxent River. They will discuss the results of a recent archaeological survey of Jug Bay, which documented archaeological resources ranging from occupations from 13,000 years ago to the historic period. Drew and Matt will…