Education & School Programs

Education

The Center offers environmental programs for the general public year-round including arts & crafts, canoe and kayak, hiking, pontoon boat trips, festivals, birthday parties, and many more. These programs are listed in our quarterly calendar of events available on the website, via email or pick up a copy at the Center. Professional development, including workshops, seminars and green school support, is available periodically and listed on our website. Outreach programs are available upon request and staff availability.

School Programs

Educational programs, outreach experiences, and field trip opportunities are available for grades 2 through 12 that provide a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE), including preparation, action, and reflection. Programs can also be customized to meet your specific curriculum requirements. Additionally, we offer preschool, homeschool, and college level experiences.

Complimentary activities for Bay Grasses in Classes and Chesapeake Bay Ecology may be available.

Outreach self-contained educational boxes (trunks) for black bear, white-tailed deer and red fox can be borrowed free of charge for a two-week period by contacting the Center.

School Programs Grades 2-5

School Programs Grades 6-12

Preschool Programs

Homeschool Programs

For more information or to register your group for a school program, please contact:

Kriste Garman, Park Naturalist
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Harford County Parks & Recreation
Phone: 410-612-1688
Fax: 410-612-1690
Email: ksgarman@harfordcountymd.gov

More Information

Calendar of EventsView all

Volunteer Opportunity: Invasinators08/01/2010 @ 11:00 am-1:00 pmBecome a part of the volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date.
Canoe Trip: Up the Creek With a Paddle08/01/2010 @ 2:30 pm-5:00 pmAdventure up Otter Point Creek to seek the abundance of summer life in the estuary! We’ll go after grasses, sedges, and rushes and look for residents hiding among them. See how the estuary in summertime is the cool place to be…
Canoe Explorations Summer Nature Camp08/02/2010 @ 9:00 am-4:00 pmJourney on our waters as we discover the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed by canoe. Each day we will paddle a different location in the local area. Basic instruction will be provided the first day. Bring a lunch and water bottle each day (no glass).
Nature Tots & Kids08/02/2010 @ 9:00 am-10:00 amExplore and discover the natural world around us during the summer season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike.
Nature's Playgroup: Session I08/04/2010 @ 9:00 am-10:00 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.