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Field Work Friday

Apr 03, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary Lothian, MD 20711

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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 invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring,…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Apr 08, 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

Apr 10, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary Lothian, MD 20711

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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 invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring,…

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Everything Butterfly Garden

Apr 14, 2026

Jug Bay’s Glendening Nature Preserve  5702 Plummer Lane Lothian, MD 20711

Every Tuesday morning, when weather permits (April 14 – Sept 29). Regular hours are 9-11, 8 am start in the heat of the summer (June 16 – Sept 29). Explore the vibrant colors, and breath in the scents of native plants, while discovering a sense of peace and a deeper connection to the natural world.…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Apr 15, 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

Apr 16, 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

Apr 17, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary Lothian, MD 20711

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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 invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring,…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Apr 22, 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

Apr 24, 2026 9:00AM—12:00PM

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary Lothian, MD 20711

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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 invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring,…

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Pollinator Wednesday

Apr 29, 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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