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
- Nature's Playgroup - Session 104/23/2014 @ 9:30 am-10:30 amLittle ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme.
- Nature's Playgroup - Session 204/23/2014 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pmLittle ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme.
- Sunset Paddle Series04/24/2014 @ 6:00 pm-8:30 pmEnjoy these early spring evenings while leisurely kayaking Otter Point Creek. Gaze into the beautiful sunset as we make our way back to shore.
- Sunset Pioneer Campfire04/25/2014 @ 7:00 pm-8:30 pmAs the sun sets over the creek, enjoy Dutch oven peach-blueberry cobbler baked over hot coals and lemonade. Watch the stars come out, sing songs and listen to tall tales.
- When Does the Ladyslipper Bloom?04/26/2014 @ 10:30 am-12:30 pmWalk the trails of Leight Park in search of native pink ladyslippers. Learn how citizen science initiatives like Project Budburst are helping scientists understand the effects of climate change on native species.
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