Bundle up for winter programs!

Though nature seems to be hiding in winter, there are lots of opportunities to have fun outdoors.  Bundle up,  explore, and learn more about plants and animals, while enjoying one of our January programs! 

Course: Waterbirds of the Chesapeake

Learn about the lives of the waterbirds that make their home on the Chesapeake Bay and along our outer coast. This course will cover identification, natural history, migration, behavior, reproduction and conservation.

Holiday Wreath Stewardship Project; Sunday, Nov 20; 1-3 pm

Have some fun while helping to keep invasive plants from taking over our habitats. Participants will remove pine trees and invasive vines, then have a chance to turn them into festive decorations for the holidays. Bring your favorite decorating materials, work gloves and hand pruners. Dress for the weather. All ages welcome. Free entrance. Call 410-741-9330 to register.

Meet at The Glendening Preserve's Plummer House: 5702 Plummer Lane, Lothian MD 20711

Bald Eagle Field Trip; Saturday, Nov 12; 7 am - 4 pm

Join Sanctuary naturalists for a day of eagle ecology. We’ll travel to north central Maryland along the Susquehanna River to observe the bald eagles that concentrate there. We’ll discuss bald eagle natural history, their amazing recovery from the endangered species list, and what the future holds for our national bird.

We’ll carpool in a DNR passenger van from the Davidsonville Park & Ride at Routes 424 and 50. Pack a bagged lunch, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring a camera to capture these remarkable raptors in action!

Women's Nature Retreat; Saturday, Nov 5; 10 am - 2 pm
Practice relaxation techniques from a trained psychologist, take a hike with a naturalist, and learn about nature journaling, all along the banks of the scenic Patuxent River and surrounding forest. For adults only. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a bagged lunch and a water bottle. 
Advanced registration required. $10/person fee. Download a form at www.jugbay.org/education
 

 

THE FLOOD

On September 7th and 8th the Patuxent River saw flooding not seen since Hurricane Isabel in 2003. We documented the high water by trail and by kayak. Visit our Facebook page and the Wildlife Log for some photos of wildlife and of Otter Point and Railroad Bed trails. Read Chris Swarth's account by kayak here.

 

September is a Great Time to See the Wetlands by Canoe
Estuaries Day Canoe Trip
Sunday, Sept 25; 1:30 – 5:30 pm
Jug Bay Summer Camps Are Fun!

Give your child a natural adventure this summer at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s Summer Science Day Camp! Our camps are designed to introduce 5th through 12th graders to wetlands, ecology and scientific investigations. During these outdoor, all-day pro­grams, campers explore the natural world and conduct ecological studies through hands-on activities.

Volunteers Needed for Fish Survey

Aug 6; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Using a seine net, we monitor fish populations in three streams that flow through the Sanctuary. Volunteers willing to get wet are needed to help catch, identify and measure (and then release) fish. Two surveys each day, so if you can't stay all day, come at 10 or at 12:30 to help with one survey. Wear old shoes that tie tightly (not Crocs or sandals) and clothes that can get wet and muddy. Bring a bagged lunch, change of clothes, shoes and a towel. Surveys will be rescheduled if it rains. For teens and adults.

Office Assistance Training
Keeping the Wetlands Center well staffed and up-to-date is of great assistance to the staff on Wednesdays and weekends, when we are open to the public.
 
We'll cover greeting visitors, updating information in the Exhibit Room, fielding phone calls, feeding the fish, and much more.