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January 2023
Free Guided Tour: Discover Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk to discover the wonderful and unique plants and animals found here at the Sanctuary. Tour is 45 minutes in length and is free with the $6 per vehicle entrance fee. No registration required. Meet outside the Jug Bay Visitor Center promptly at 1pm. Current health guidelines will be required. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org. More information
Find out more »Save Our Trees Ivy Clearing Event
Truxtun Park Round 6! Join us for the first ivy clearing event of 2023 at Truxtun Park. We will meet at the parking lot of the swimming pool. Register here. Details
Find out more »Magnificent Marsh Mammals
What mammals inhabit our fascinating marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on an evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh. Join Chuck Hatcher, Jug Bay’s resident expert on otters, for a one- to three-mile walk. Look and listen for signs of activity while Chuck shares interesting facts about these magnificent marsh mammals. All ages. Fee $5 per person. No refunds. Current health guidelines will be required. This program also…
Find out more »Anne Arundel Bird Club Walk
Join Anne Arundel Bird Club Members Sue and Alan Young on a bird walk around the park. See how many resident and migrant birds you can spot! Participants should bring good walking shoes and binoculars (not required, but helpful!) Park admission fee is waived for participants. Upon arrival, inform the gate attendant that you are with the Anne Arundel Bird Club. Meet at Blue Heron Center Parking Lot.
Find out more »Birds of the Severn and Beyond
The Severn River Association presents Birds of the Severn and Beyond as its January edition of the John Wright Speaker Series. The free presentation will be in person and live streamed. Registration is required. Join Jack Turner (aka Jack Wildlife) of the Severn River Association to explore the stunning diversity of our local feathered friends, find out how you can help birds in the Severn, and learn about their fascinating behaviors and habits. The presentation will cover bird basics, birding ethics,…
Find out more »Presentation on Yellow Perch
Hosted by the Magothy River Association, Shawn Kimbo, who has authored 3 three popular Chesapeake Bay fishing books, will make a special Yellow Perch via Zoom. This month, MRA volunteers will start monitoring the Upper Magothy to document the Yellow Perch spawning class of 2023. To learn more about Yellow perch and how we can help these beautiful fish make a comeback, attend Shawn Kiimbo's talk. To join the meeting, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86155586194?pwd=ZUtBaWUybWRuRS96RFFZRlUycGNxUT09 Meeting ID: 861 5558 6194 Passcode: 669575…
Find out more »Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp – 10th Anniversary
Join volunteer Siobhan Percey in celebrating the 10th Annual Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp! Skunk cabbage is Maryland’s First Flower of the Year, blooming in January. This is but one of its fascinating characteristics. It is alleged to be over 72 million years old, changing little over that time. It is an extraordinary plant, possessing peculiarities found in few others. Siobhan is a Master Naturalist and Jug Bay's resident Skunk Cabbage expert. She will lead an off trail walk to visit…
Find out more »Monthly Guided Walk at Quiet Waters Park
Led by the Anne Arundel Bird Club. Contact Jim Collatz, jcollatz@aol.com or 410-295-3344 to join. Information
Find out more »Winter Hike at Bacon Ridge Natural Area
Keep that New Year energy going and take in winter's unique beauty with a serene hike through your local, protected forest! Scenic Rivers Land Trust staff will lead a guided hike of the southern portion of Bacon Ridge Natural Area, which is forever protected by a conservation easement coheld by Scenic Rivers and Maryland Environmental Trust. All ages welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Register
Find out more »February 2023
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Bird Walk
Join an avid Jug Bay birder to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound. Novice and experienced birders are welcome on this 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the 250+ species of birds that call Jug Bay home, or migrate through. Information
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