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Field Work Friday

Feb 13, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Every Friday Year Round 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include…

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Spring Salamander Migration Volunteer Orientation

Feb 14, 2026 11:00AM—12:30PM

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 1361 Wrighton Rd Lothian, MD 20711

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Description One of the best signs of the seasonal shift from winter to spring in Maryland is the spotted salamander migration. Every year these amphibians all synchronize their watches and on a warm rainy evening in the end of February or beginning of March huge numbers migrate from their winter homes to ephemeral ponds known…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Feb 18, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve
6032 Pindell Road
Lothian, MD 20711

Discover the world of native plants and pollinators while improving your health through exercise, fresh air, and connecting with nature. Meet new friends and enjoy interesting conversations at Jug Bay’s Pollinator Garden. Master the art of weeding, mulching, pruning, dividing, and planting to maintain and build gardens.  To beat the heat we will work 8 am…

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Waterbird Survey

Feb 19, 2026 7:30AM—9:30AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Every other Thursday Join a periodic survey of waterbirds on freshwater, tidal marshes at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The ornithological knowledge and collaborative attitude of our volunteer team creates a phenomenal learning experience. All of this in the beautiful early morning light of the Jug Bay Wetlands, on the Patuxent River. Ages: Under 18 be…

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Field Work Friday

Feb 20, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Every Friday Year Round 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include…

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Stream Water Chemistry

Feb 20, 2026 8:00AM—11:30AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Join our Stream Water Chemistry volunteer team to conduct field tests on dissolved oxygen content, and other parameters, at important streams feeding Jug Bay. Water samples are also collected for lab analysis. This is a great way to learn how to use professional equipment, see the park, and become involved in habitat monitoring efforts. Free.…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Feb 25, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711

Discover the world of native plants and pollinators while improving your health through exercise, fresh air, and connecting with nature. Meet new friends and enjoy interesting conversations at Jug Bay’s Pollinator Garden. Master the art of weeding, mulching, pruning, dividing, and planting to maintain and build gardens.  To beat the heat we will work 8 am…

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Field Work Friday

Feb 27, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Every Friday Year Round 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Mar 04, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve 6032 Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711

Discover the world of native plants and pollinators while improving your health through exercise, fresh air, and connecting with nature. Meet new friends and enjoy interesting conversations at Jug Bay’s Pollinator Garden. Master the art of weeding, mulching, pruning, dividing, and planting to maintain and build gardens.  To beat the heat we will work 8 am…

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Waterbird Survey

Mar 05, 2026 7:30AM—9:30AM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

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Every other Thursday Join a periodic survey of waterbirds on freshwater, tidal marshes at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The ornithological knowledge and collaborative attitude of our volunteer team creates a phenomenal learning experience. All of this in the beautiful early morning light of the Jug Bay Wetlands, on the Patuxent River. Ages: Under 18 be…

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