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
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 Playgroup05/29/2013 @ 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 Playgroup05/29/2013 @ 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.
- Spring Fling05/31/2013 @ 7:00 pm-9:00 pmAllow us to sweep you away for an evening of romance as we cruise the estuary and watch the sun go down. Refreshments will be served. Participants meet at Estuary Center
- Friday Night LIghts Sunset Paddle Series05/31/2013 @ 7:00 pm-9:30 pmDiscover a new way to spend Friday night! View the abundance of spring from a new perspective as we cruise Otter Point Creek. Enjoy the sunset with a relaxed paddle under the stars.
- 16th Annual Wade-In Festival06/01/2013 @ 1:00 pm-4:00 pmJoin us as we pull up our pants legs and wade into Otter Point Creek to measure water quality the way retired Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler did 23 years ago with his "sneaker index". No reservations needed. Everyone is invited! No Admission Charge. Great fun for all ages
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