Jug Bay Activities for This Summer

Summer 2013 Programs at Jug Bay

    Please join the staff at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary for one of our fun and educational programs.  Registration is required for all programs. To register, please call 410-741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org. Visit www.jugbay.org for information, directions and updates to our schedule.

    The Sanctuary is open to the public 9 am-5 pm Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Glendening Preserve is open to the public 9 am-5 pm every day for hiking. (Closed on holidays)
    Programs are open to families and individuals. An adult must accompany children under 13. Please note age limits for each program.
    Reservations and entrance fees are required for all events, unless noted.
Adults: $5
Children under 18: $3
Families: $10
Over 60: $3
FOJB family membership (providing free admission): $25
 

Public Programs

Birdwalk

    First Saturday of each month; 8:00 - 11:00 am

    August 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 & Dec 7
    Learn the skills of identifying birds by sight and sound. Experience the amazing bird diversity of the Sanctuary. Binoculars and field guides available to borrow. Not appropriate for children younger than 12.

Butterflies, Birds, and Blooms

    Saturday, Aug 10, 10:00 am – noon

    Saturday, Sep 14; 10:00 am – noon
    Explore the Butterfly Garden and surrounding meadows at the Glendening Nature        
    Preserve with a naturalist. We'll look for seasonal butterflies, learn about what flowers are blooming, and spot songbirds and soaring birds of prey. For adults and families with children at least 8 years old.
    Meets at Plummer House, 5702 Plummer Lane, 20711.

Marsh Ecology by Canoe

    Saturday, Aug 25; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Saturday, Sep 14: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Discover the abundant wildlife in the Patuxent River wetlands. We'll paddle up the smaller branches of the river to look for beavers, birds, and flowering wetland plants. Please arrive promptly at the starting time. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a lunch, and shoes that can get wet. Children must be at least 7 years old and accompanied by an adult. To reserve a space, download and complete the Public Canoe Registration Form from www.jugbay.org/education and mail with your payment of $10 per person (including FOJB) to the Sanctuary.

Kayak the Patuxent

    Saturday, Aug 17; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Patuxent River at Davidsonville to Wooton’s Landing)

    Saturday, Oct 5; 9:00 am – 2:30 pm (Wooton’s Landing to Jug Bay)
    Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles provided. For experienced paddlers.
    Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult. To reserve a space, download and complete the Public Canoe/Kayak Registration Form from www.jugbay.org/education and mail with your payment of $10 per person (including FOJB) in advance to the Sanctuary.
    Directions: www.jugbay.org/visit_us/directions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Stream Monitoring

    Join us to learn about stream ecology and assist with our research, focused on three streams flowing through the Sanctuary. We’ll hike to the stream, sample for stream insects, then return to the Wetlands Center to sort and identify them by noon. Wear old shoes that tie tightly and clothes that can get wet and muddy. Bring a bag lunch, change of clothes, shoes and a towel. Survey will be rescheduled if it rains. For teens and adults.

Research: Stream Fish Survey

    Saturday, July 27; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Using a seine net, we monitor the fish populations living in streams and wetlands. Volunteers willing to get wet are needed to help catch, identify and measure (and then release) fish. Wear old shoes that tie tightly and clothes that can get wet and muddy. Bring a bag lunch, change of clothes, shoes and a towel. Survey will be rescheduled if it rains. For teens and adults.

Education: Flying Wild Workshop

    Friday, Aug 9; 8:00 am - noon

    Volunteer Naturalists, join our colleague Kerry Wixted, Wildlife and Heritage Service biologist, to learn how to teach bird-related activities. Flying Wild is a K-12 guide designed around birds. The guide contains a set of activities that are fun and engaging ways to teach about birds from migration races (complete with obstacles like buildings and outdoor cats) to bird beak buffets (exploring beak adaptations). In addition to activities, the guide focuses on how to hold Bird Festivals, and it includes great activities that can be set up at tables to teach people about birds at events (like International Migratory Bird Day).
    To register, contact Kerry Wixted at kwixted@dnr.state.md.us or (410) 260-8566. Curriculum books must be purchased in advance. Visit www.flyingwild.org to learn more about this program and to purchase the book.

Stewardship Days

    Saturday, Aug 24; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Invasive Stiltgrass Removal)

    Help us prevent these non-native invasive plants from taking over our forests and fields. Wear thick work gloves if you have them. For adults and children at least 6 years old. Community service hours available.