HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
About Us
Through our partnerships with Harford County Parks and Recreation, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (CBNERR-MD), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA), and the Otter Point Creek Alliance (OPCA), we offer school (including home school) programs, and public programs such as canoe, kayak, hiking, pontoon boat, craft, education, and research programs.
We're also a Green Center! Check it out!
WHAT IS THE ESTUARY CENTER?
What is the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center? The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is the research and education facility of 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. The Estuary Center and surrounding park are open to the public and offer many opportunities to explore and learn about the Chesapeake Bay.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
(Gates close at dusk)
CONTACT US
Phone: 410-612-1688 or 410-879-2000, ext. 1688
Fax: 410-612-1690
Email: aclec@harfordcountymd.gov
Address: 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is staffed by Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation:
Kriste S. Garman, Park Manager
ksgarman@harfordcountymd.gov
Lauren Greoski, Park Naturalist
lmgreoski@harfordcountymd.gov
Dawn Armstrong, Administrative Assistant
darmstrong@harfordcountymd.gov
James Simmons, Custodian II
Weekend Naturalists:
- Heather Braun
- Fawn Palmer
- Kim Peabody
- Angela Yau
- George Yorkston
Research Naturalist:
- Kathy Baker-Brosh
Otter Point Creek is one of three components in the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland. This Reserve is staffed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources:
Jenn Raulin, Maryland Reserve Program Manager
410-260-8745
jraulin@dnr.state.md.us
Sasha Land, Coastal Training Program Coordinator
410-260-8718
sland@dnr.state.md.us
Vacant, Research Coordinator
410-260-8983
Chris Snow, Stewardship Coordinator
410-260-8731
csnow@dnr.state.md.us
Coreen Weilminster, Education Coordinator
410-260-8744
cweilminster@dnr.state.md.us
Calendar of EventsView all
- WOWW - Wonders of Water and Wetlands Camp07/31/2014 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pmSubmerge yourself in games, critters, and crafts all related to water and aquatic life. Then, get your hands wet as we explore our tidal creek, wetlands, marsh, and pools. Canoe trip on the last day.
- WOWW - Wonders of Water and Wetlands Camp08/01/2014 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pmSubmerge yourself in games, critters, and crafts all related to water and aquatic life. Then, get your hands wet as we explore our tidal creek, wetlands, marsh, and pools. Canoe trip on the last day.
- Hike for Cache08/02/2014 @ 10:30 am-12:30 pmWhether you're an experienced "Geocacher" or not, hike the woods of Leight Park in search of hidden geocaches. Discover how to use your smart phone or a GPS to help you along the way.
- Meander by the Mill08/02/2014 @ 1:00 pm-3:30 pmEnjoy a leisurely paddle while kayaking Deer Creek from Eden Mill Nature Center and the Grist Mill. Relax as we stop along the way to wade in the water. *Meet at Eden Mill
- Fishy Fun08/03/2014 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmCheck out Otter Point Creek's scale-y friends! Find out which fish are common in our waters while getting up close and personal through activities and hands-on "fish" time.
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