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.
(Gates close promptly at 5:00 p.m.)
Calendar of Events
To register for any of the following public events, please call the Estuary Center at 410-612-1688 or stop by!
Come to the Center any time during the months of January and February to see an exciting new interactive, educational exhibit all about the Winter Adaptations of plants and animals.
Winter Solstice has passed and although the days are getting longer, the bitter cold of the long winter is upon us. How do our plant and animal friends manage during this period of cold, wind, ice and snow? There are several main types of adaptation: hibernation/sleep, migration, changes of diet and activity, and biological changes including appearance.
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Nature's Playgroup Session I
02/10/2010 @ 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.
Nature's Playgroup Session II
02/10/2010 @ 10:30 am-11:30 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.
Wednesday Wee Wonders in Winter
02/10/2010 @ 12:30 pm-1:30 pmJoin the Naturalist and her wee one to explore our wintry world through stories, songs, live animals and outdoor exploration.
Winter Sky Campfire
02/12/2010 @ 5:30 pm-7:00 pmEnjoy a Friday night campfire of roasted hot dogs iwth all the fixins whlie surrounded by winter's beauty.
White-tailed Deer Survey
02/13/2010 @ 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.
Valentine Candy Craft
02/13/2010 @ 11:00 am-1:00 pmMake your own candy and card, decorate a container with pressed flowers, pack up the candy, tie it up with a ribbon, and you've got a hand-crafted Valentine's gift ready to go.
February Fox Walk
02/13/2010 @ 2:30 pm-4:00 pmHike the uplands and stream valleys of Leight Park to search for signs of fox activity.
Valentine's Day Open House
02/14/2010 @ 1:00 pm-4:00 pmBring all your Valentines for a visit that will include "sweets for the sweet" and a Valentine craft.
Nature's Playgroup Session I
02/17/2010 @ 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.
Nature's Playgroup Session II
02/17/2010 @ 10:30 am-11:30 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.
Maps tell the Story
02/20/2010 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmTake a look at several types of maps as we study the topography of Leight Park, and hike to ground-truth those maps.
Critter Dinner Time
02/20/2010 @ 1:30 pm-2:00 pmCome watch our turtles, fish and snakes eat as you learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Meet a Critter
02/21/2010 @ 1:00 pm-1:30 pmCheck out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
All Tied Up
02/21/2010 @ 3:00 pm-4:00 pmKnowing how to tie a few types of knots is a great skill for making life a little easier. Learn some basic knots and what they are used for. Plenty of practice opportunity! Great program for scouts.
Nature Tots
02/22/2010 @ 9:00 am-10:00 amExplore and discover the natural world around us during the winter season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike. (Parents must stay)
Nature Kids
02/22/2010 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amExplore and discover the natural world around us during the winter season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike. (Parent not required to stay)
Nature's Playgroup Session I
02/24/2010 @ 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.
Nature's Playgroup Session II
02/24/2010 @ 10:30 am-11:30 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.
The Finton Formula Fun Visiting Scientist Series
02/26/2010 @ 4:30 pm-6:00 pmJoin us for exciting hands-on chemistry and environmental science fun, guided by guest scientists from the local community. Topics vary by month. Hurry! Space is limited.
Know Your Fish and Eat Them Too
02/27/2010 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmLearn to identify the fish found in Otter Point Creek and the Bush River. To test your knowledge, we'll use icings to do biologically accurate decorating of fish cookies, and then munch down your favorites. (This would be a great warm-up for the "Hooked on Fishing" clinic coming in April!)
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