The Otter Point Creek Alliance

The Otter Point Creek Alliance is the nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the research, education and conservation goals of the Otter Point Creek Component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland. Ways in which the Otter Point Creek Alliance supports the Reserve are by promoting environmental education of school children and the general public, offering volunteer opportunities, supporting research projects, sponsoring college internships, and promoting stewardship and conservation in the Reserve and surrounding area.

You can become a member of the Otter Point Creek Alliance and support the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Otter Point Creek Component.

To become a member or to renew your membership online, click here. Or, fill out and mail an Otter Point Creek Alliance Membership Form to join. Membership benefits include quarterly calendar mailed to your home plus 10% off birthday parties and gift shop purchases. We are a 501(c) corporation and therefore membership fees are tax deductible.

Membership Types

$8/yr - Senior (62+) or Student

$12/yr - Individual or Senior Couple

$20/yr - Family

$50/yr - Contributing

$100/yr - Sustaining

Otter Point Creek Alliance Officers

President: Sharyn Spray
Secretary: Annette Rolfes
Treasurer: Dan Bennett
Board Members: Michele Dobson, Madeline Lovera, Madeline McAlister, Natalie van Breukelen, and Bob Shakeshaft
Advisory Board Members:
Bryon Bodt, Kriste Garman, and Chris Snow

Click here to download a copy of the 2018 Otter Point Creek Alliance budget.

More Information

Calendar of EventsView all

Plankton Monitoring Studies01/23/2019 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmOur plankton citizen science project is a great opportunity for science-minded individuals to contribute to monitoring and research at the Center. Help is needed with collection, identification, and analysis of plankton samples. Interested individuals should contact the Center for introductory training.
If a Woodchuck Could Chuck...01/26/2019 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmThrough story, play and craft, learn about groundhogs and why there is a day honoring them.
Critter Dinner Time01/26/2019 @ 1:30 pm-2:30 pmWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
Family Paint Night at Leight01/26/2019 @ 6:00 pm-7:30 pmFollow along on this guided paint night while enjoying hot cocoa, hot cider and cookies. All ages are welcome!
Hibernation Hideaway01/27/2019 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmFind out which animals make a nice comfy bed to sleep away the winter and what those hideouts look like. Afterwards, build your own cozy fort in which to curl up and read a story while inside the Estuary Center. Hot chocolate included.