Support the OPCA

The Otter Point Creek Alliance is a non-profit 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. Click here for more information on the OPCA and to download a membership form.

Current Fundraising Events

Chili's Give Back Night for OPCA

Date: Tuesday, March 2

Time: 11AM - 11PM

Location: Chili's - 502 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD (Across from the Harford Mall)

Get a nice dinner out and help support the Otter Point Creek Alliance at the same time. You need to either show the flyer to your server or let them know that you are there to support the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center – Otter Point Creek Alliance.
Thanks and see you at Chili’s!

Chuck E. Cheese Fundraising Party

Date: Tuesday, April 6

Time: 3 - 9PM

Location: Chuck E. Cheese in the Festival at Bel Air, MD

Help support the Otter Point Creek Alliance by taking your kids to Chuck E Cheese! Stop into the center or download the flyer for a coupon for 10 free tokens! Please remember that only tokens, food and merchandise purchased at the registers count towards the donation. Please let the cashiers know you are there to support the OPCA! Bring your whole family for a fun night of pizza and games!

Otter Point Creek Alliance Wish List

We are seeking donations of the following items for use in our education and research programs. If you are interested in making a donation please email us at aclec@harfordcountymd.gov with your intentions. We greatly appreciate any donations. All donators receive a Deed of Gift form from the Otter Point Creek Alliance for their records and acknowledgement in our Otter's Tale newsletter.

Lawn games
16' canoes
5 gallon buckets with handles
Popsicle (craft) sticks
Acrylic paints
Small paint palettes
Craft supplies, i.e. pipe cleaners, googlie eyes, etc.
Tablecloths
Newspaper
Plastics beads
Foam paint brushes, 1" to 1-1/2"

Upcoming EventsView all

White Tailed Deer Survey03/13/2010 @ 9:00 am-12:00 pmHarford County seems to be experiencing explosive population growth - and not just with humans. So, we need your help to determine if the deer population of Leight Park is a healthy size. Join us and get the scoop on poop as we conduct pellet (deer scat) counts out on the trails to determine how many deer call us home.
Turtle Telemetry Training03/13/2010 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmTake part in real science as we search for and monitor local box turtles. Learn to use radio telemetry gear and consider being a regular turtle monitoring volunteer. Come out of your shell and have some fun!
Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)03/13/2010 @ 12:30 pm-4:00 pmLearn how to use "Map Window", a free GIS program, to view and analyze Otter Point Creek data. Essential GIS introductory material wil be covered, but the focus will be on using GIS data available from a number of web sources. Take a short hike to "ground truth" some of our results. This program is for teens and adults involved in volunteer research and monitoring.
Eagles of the Chesapeake Bay03/13/2010 @ 3:00 pm-4:30 pmFrom the perspective of an eagle researcher, learn all about these birds we call our national symbol.
Trail Trek03/14/2010 @ 9:00 am-12:00 pmEnjoy a splendid day hike along the banks of the Gunpowder. Bring snack and water. Registrants will be meeting at the Gunpowder Stare Park lot on Rt. 1.