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 Manager
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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Education Volunteer Training - Cancelled04/01/2020 @ 9:30 am-3:00 pmHelp students discover and explore estuary ecology and conservation. We show you how. Come for as much or little of the training as your schedule allows. Wednesday we will train for elementary field trips, and Thursday will include training for middle and high school field trips. Snacks provided each day. Please bring your own lunch.
Education Volunteer Training - Cancelled04/02/2020 @ 9:30 am-3:00 pmHelp students discover and explore estuary ecology and conservation. We show you how. Come for as much or little of the training as your schedule allows. Wednesday we will train for elementary field trips, and Thursday will include training for middle and high school field trips. Snacks provided each day. Please bring your own lunch.
Friday Night Froggin' - Cancelled04/03/2020 @ 7:30 pm-9:00 pmTraipse through the wetlands in search of some springy species. Strap on your rain boots and let’s see how many frogs can be found. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
Wood Duck Canoe - Cancelled04/04/2020 @ 3:00 pm-6:00 pmExplore our wooded marsh on the first canoe trip of the season to welcome back the wood ducks. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
The Best Nest - Cancelled04/05/2020 @ 2:30 pm-4:00 pmBirds use string, grass, feathers, mud and sticks to weave, plaster, stitch, stack or glue a proper home for their babies to be. Experiment with different materials, tools, and methods to appreciate the science and art of nest building!