Student Driven Research

We have several programs at Otter Point Creek that are mainly driven by students. If you are a teacher and interested in a project for your classroom, please contact Kriste Garman, Park Naturalist.

Undergraduate/Graduate Summer Research Internship

The Otter Point Creek Alliance and the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland (Maryland Reserve) co-sponsor a summer research internship. Internships are open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students to conduct a summer research project within the Otter Point Creek Component of the Maryland Reserve.

Wood Duck Project

The Wood Duck Project is a cooperative effort with the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the Izaak Walton League of America - Harford County, and Harford Christian School (HCS).

Student Mentoring

Working with schools, like Aberdeen Science & Math Academy, students develop and conduct their own research projects. Contact Kriste Garman for more information.

For more information, please contact:

Kriste Garman, Park Naturalist
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Harford County Parks & Recreation
Phone: 410-612-1688
Fax: 410-612-0819
Email: ksgarman@harfordcountymd.gov

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Kayak Cruising on the Creek04/25/2019 @ 10:00 am-12:30 pmNudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Choose one trip or all three to track the changes on the water through the spring season of northward migration and bud burst.
Critter Dinner Time04/27/2019 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
Earth Day 2019 Festival at Aberdeen Festival Park04/27/2019 @ 1:00 pm-4:00 pmEnjoy a fun day with live music, native animals, exhibits, "green" games, recycled crafts, local food, and more. Stop by the Estuary Center’s booth for face painting. Located at Aberdeen Festival Park, 60 N. Parke St., Aberdeen, MD
Children's Garden Club04/27/2019 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmGet out the shovels and trowels while working with our naturalist 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.
Marsh Meander Canoe04/27/2019 @ 2:00 pm-4:30 pmGather at water’s edge for an afternoon canoe on the winding channel of Otter Point Creek as it travels through marsh and swamp.