Up for a “SPOOKY”, but fun evening on the water? Join Jug Bay Superintendent Patricia Delgado, Dave Linthicum, and Philippe Hensel for a one of a kind evening paddle along the Patuxent River. We will make one stop by the water’s edge where Dave and Philippe will share local legends and ghost stories around a…

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…

Join volunteer naturalist and FOJB member, Diane Diaz-Goebes, and JB staff, Debra Gage, to hike 2 miles to Jug Bay’s newest property, the Jug Bay Farm Preserve. Along the way we will look for signs of fall. At the farm you will have the pleasure of learning about the Jug Bay vineyard and the family…

Jug Bay is teaming up with Annapolis Green to 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 includes: general orientation, basic paddling lesson, up to 0.5 mile walk to canoes, launching…

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…

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.