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
- 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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