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.

DONATE TO THE OPCA

Monetary donations can be made online with your credit card using our secure system, and are tax-deductible. Click on the button below to make a donation.

Otter Point Creek Alliance Amazon Wish List

The Estuary Center now has an Amazon Wish List with things we need to help around the Center with programs and activities. It’s really easy to use! Just select something from the list, pay for it, and it will be delivered directly to the Estuary Center. Purchases may be tax-deductible, just contact the Estuary Center to get a tax receipt after your purchase is delivered. Thank you for your support!

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Rumsey Island Kayak Adventure09/21/2019 @ 10:30 am-2:30 pmDiscover hidden parts of the Gunpowder River on this island adventure! This is an approximately 5 mile round trip paddle; recommended for experienced kayakers. *Meet at Mariner Point Park
Children's Garden Club09/21/2019 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amGet out the shovels and trowels to grow a garden full of fun! Cook, create, and explore while learning about how a garden is connected to us and the wild world around us.
Tails and Tots09/22/2019 @ 12:30 pm-1:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals.
Birding by Boat09/28/2019 @ 8:30 am-10:00 amJoin birder, Phil Powers, on a search for the early migratory birds stopping to rest on Otter Point Creek.
Down by the Bay09/28/2019 @ 12:30 pm-2:00 pmThis National Estuaries Day, explore Otter Point Creek, a local link to the bay. Hike along the water’s edge in search of plants and animals and catch fish using a 100 foot seine net!