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.)
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 2010 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).
Scout Award Projects
We have many opportunities for both Boy Scout Eagle Award Projects and Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award Projects. Contact Shanna Jay, srjay@harfordcountymd.gov for more information.
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: 410-612-1690
Email: ksgarman@harfordcountymd.gov
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.
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