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Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Otter Point Creek Component Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - MD What is the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center? The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is the research and education facility of the Reserve, which is located in the Otter Point Creek component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland. The Estuary Center is dedicated to increasing appreciation and understanding of estuaries. Long-term studies provide insights into bay ecology and management. Education based on this research fosters public support of these vital estuarine ecosystems. What is the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve? The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - MD is part of a reserve system established by Congress in 1972 to protect estuarine areas as natural field laboratories for long-term research and monitoring. There are three components in the Maryland reserve: Monie Bay, Jug Bay, and Otter Point Creek. The Otter Point Creek component consists of Leight Park and the Bosely Conservancy. Hours of Operation The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and Leight Park: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. (Gates close promptly at 5:00 p.m.) The Bosely Conservancy: Open daily from dawn to dusk. (There are no facilities except a parking lot.) Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road Abingdon, MD 21009 Phone: 410-612-1688 or 410-879-2000 x1689 Fax: 410-612-1690 Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALL THE ESTUARY CENTER AT 410-612-1688 TO REGISTER. Space is limited. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS EXCEPT DROP-IN PROGRAMS. Call the Center if you need to cancel. All programs meet at the Center unless otherwise noted. Fees are due one week from the day you register. Make check payable to Otter Point Creek Alliance and mail to: Leight Park, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD 21009. CONTACT INFORMATION The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center contact information NEWSLETTER Articles from the Otter Point Creek Newsletter GREEN CENTER The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is applying to become a Green Center. PHOTOGRAPHS Check out photographs of people, places and things at Otter Point Creek. BioBlitz The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is sponsoring their 3rd Annual BioBlitz - an environmental treasure hunt! MEMBERSHIP The Otter Point Creek Alliance VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities at our Center. *See Downloads on side bar to download a Volunteer Interest Form. SCHOOL PROGRAMS Current School Programs OPC Research Projects Otter Point Creek Component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland is currently conducting many research projects at Otter Point Creek. Page 1 of 3 Goto to page: [1], 2, 3,  Next

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