Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Piedmont Plateau at the Eden Mill Nature Center. Work includes opening…

Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Piedmont Plateau at the Eden Mill Nature Center. Work includes opening…

Join members of the Izaak Walton League and volunteers with Harford County Parks & Recreation and the Chesapeake Bay Reserve to keep our marsh beautiful! Help us clean up the beautiful Otter Point Creek Marsh – part of the Winters Run Watershed. Wear old shoes/boots and gloves. Drinks are provided for the event. Rain or…

Captain John Smith, on his 1612 map of the Chesapeake Bay, marked the extent of his explorations with 27 “Maltese” crosses. Ed Haile and Connie Lapallo, with the Chesapeake Conservancy, have embarked on a project to pinpoint and mark the cross locations in today’s landscape for “modern day adventurers”. Please join us for a fascinating…

This course taught by Dr. Mark S. Johnson will provide a brief introduction to the world of winter birds and how they cope with changes in habitat and food choices. This is a two-part program – Thurs., February 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Sat., February 9, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday evening includes a…

Celebrate World Wetlands Day inside at the Estuary Center! There will be food and fun activities for all ages. Special guest appearance – Chesapeake Mermaid Wetland Deli Music, Games & Scavenger Hunt Exhibitors Live Animal Demonstrations For more information go to www.otterpointcreek.org!

Captain John Smith, on his 1612 map of the Chesapeake Bay, marked the extent of his explorations with 27 “Maltese” crosses. Ed Haile and Connie Lapallo, with the Chesapeake Conservancy, have embarked on a project to pinpoint and mark the cross locations in today’s landscape for “modern day adventurers”. Please join us for a fascinating…

Join us as we pull up our pant legs and wade into Otter Point Creek to measure water quality the way retired Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler did 30 years ago with his “sneaker index.” No reservations needed. Activities include free pontoon boat rides and canoeing, fish seining, live animals, face painting, DPW’s Seymour Clearwater,…

Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology.  Work includes opening and closing the Center, handling visitor inquires, conducting interpretive and environmental education programs, caring for live animals,…

Join members of the Izaak Walton League and volunteers with Harford County Parks & Recreation and the Chesapeake Bay Reserve to keep our marsh beautiful! Help us clean up the beautiful Otter Point Creek Marsh – part of the Winters Run Watershed. Wear old shoes/boots and gloves. Drinks are provided for the event. Rain or…