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:
- Jessica Haviland
- Fawn Palmer
- Kim Peabody
- Rachelle Rogers
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
jennifer.raulin@maryland.gov
Sasha Land, Coastal Training Program Coordinator
410-260-8718
sasha.land.@maryland.gov
Chris Snow, Stewardship Coordinator
410-260-8731
chris.snow@maryland.gov
Coreen Weilminster, Education Coordinator
410-260-8744
coreen.weilminster@maryland.gov
Trystan Sill, Education Assistant
410-260-8827
trystan.sill@maryland.gov
Jenny Allen, Research Coordinator
410-260-8724
jenny.allen@maryland.gov
Registration Required For Events Unless Otherwise Noted
Calendar of EventsView all
- Wait - Am I Drowning?02/01/2015 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmHow do wetland plant roots stay submerged in the water and mud? Can they breathe? Find out this and more as we explore the lives of cattail and phragmites. Use a reed pen to make an ink drawing as a memento.
- Critter Dinner Time02/07/2015 @ 10:30 am-11:00 amWatch our turtles, amphibians, and snakes eat as you learn about these fascinating creatures.
- Nature Tales02/08/2015 @ 1:00 pm-1:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Come listen to some stories, learn new songs and move like the animals.
- Birds of Leight Park02/14/2015 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmExplore the area around the Estuary Center listening, looking and counting our native birds with guest birder, Ruth Bergstrom, of the Harford County Bird Club. Binoculars provided. Hot chocolate and a treat!
- Nature's Valentine02/14/2015 @ 1:30 pm-3:00 pmShow your love for eastern forests with a stroll through Leight Park and construct a woodsy valentine to leave at your favorite spot along the trail. Warm up with refreshments.
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