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.
LINKS
Partners
Harford County Parks and Recreation
Responsible for operating and maintaining space (passive and active), and providing a comprehensive program of leisure opportunities and activities.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Part of a reserve system established by Congress in 1972 to protect estuarine areas as natural field laboratories for long-term research and monitoring.
Izaak Walton League of America
One of the nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.
Other Centers in the Area
One of the other two sites within CBNERR - MD. Located in Lothian, MD.
This 2,000-acre tract of land is comprised of various natural habitats that buffer the Patuxent River and provide a critical link in conserving the area's natural resources. Located in Upper Marlboro, MD.
A local nature center that has 110 acres of wildlife viewing areas, a mill museum, a nature store, and hiking trails. Located in Pylesville, MD.
More Information and Research
MARYLAND BOATING SAFETY COURSE - Coast Guard Auxiliary - at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
This course satisfies the requirements for operating a vessel on Maryland waters and a MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CERTIFICATE OF BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION is issued upon satisfactory completion. Instructors teach two sessions (attendance at both sessions is required) followed by a test. The cost is $35.00 per student.
A website of DNR's Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment (TEA) Division provides easy access to near real-time, mapped and historical Chesapeake and Coastal Bays water quality information and data.
This site provides, primarily, an avenue for elementary, middle and high school students, and their teachers, to learn more about estuaries, research, and explore NOAA's Living laboratories - the National Estuarine Research Reserves. But also delivers scientific information and real-time data in a meaningful form for anyone interested in estuaries.
National Estuarine Research Reserve - Centralized Data Management Office
Chesapeake Bay region link to the centralized database monitoring site of weather and water quality data.
Mushroom species list from the 2012 BioBlitz at the Estuary Center.
Calendar of EventsView all
- 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.
- Adventurous Artist Camp08/05/2014 @ 10:00 am-3:00 pmLet your creativity run wild as we explore Otter Point Creek! Learn to interpret nature through unique projects with art, crafts and science to discover the artist in you and in nature. Plan on getting wet the last day of camp.
- Paddle Board Yoga08/05/2014 @ 6:30 pm-8:00 pmInstructor: Mary K. Benney (maryk.benney@gmail.com) The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is excited to partner with BeachBee Yoga and offer weekly sunset paddle board yoga classes on Otter Point Creek on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Participants can expect a core conditioning and body strength-training workout that is low impact and totally different from anything they've done before. All classes are 90 minutes and will meet at the Pontoon Pier for a quick introduction, demo on launching the boards, correct paddle technique, and standing up once you're ready. No paddling experience necessary, but a basic knowledge of yoga is helpful. Participants meet at Pontoon Pier
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