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.
Directions
Otter Point Creek Component consists of two land areas connected by water:
| Leight Park: | 93 acres |
| Bosely Conservancy: | 350 acres |
| Water: | 261 acres |
| Total: | 704 acres |
To reach the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center:
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center is located in Leight Park in Southern Harford County, just 18 miles north of Baltimore, and is easily located from Interstate 95.
- Take Exit 77A off of Route I-95, Route 24 South to Edgewood
- Turn left onto the Route 40 access road
- Turn left at the T onto Route 40 East
- Proceed east 1.5 miles
- Turn right at the stop light onto Otter Point Road
- Proceed 1/2 mile, then turn right into the driveway at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center entrance sign, 700 Otter Point Road
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To reach the Bosely Conservancy:
The Bosely Conservancy area of the Otter Point Creek Component is located in Edgewood, Maryland.
- Take Exit 77A off of Route I-95, Route 24 South to Edgewood
- Go 1.5 miles
- Turn left onto Edgewood Road, Route 755
- Go 1/2 mile and turn left onto Hanson Road
- Follow Hanson Road until it dead ends at Perry Avenue
- Turn left onto Perry Avenue and the parking lot is on the left
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To reach the Pontoon Boat Dock:
The Pontoon Pier Property is located in Leight Park in Southern Harford County, just 18 miles north of Baltimore, and is easily located from Interstate 95.
- Take Exit 77A off of Route I-95, Route 24 South to Edgewood
- Turn left onto the Route 40 access road
- Turn left at the T onto Route 40 East
- Proceed east 1 mile
- Turn right at gate (sign says Pontoon Boat Dock)
Calendar of EventsView all
- Estuary Science Lab - The More it Melts, The Faster it Melts03/14/2014 @ 4:30 pm-6:00 pmThe Arctic polar ice cap is shrinking in size and scientists say this could speed up climate change! Do an experiment to test this and examine the consequences.
- To Catch a Leprechaun03/15/2014 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmHave you ever tried to catch a leprechaun? Make it easier by creating your very own garden to lure them in! Materials provided.
- Hummingbird Planter Garden03/15/2014 @ 1:30 pm-3:30 pmThese avian aerialists will arrive soon! Put out a welcome mat sure to delight a hungry hummer. Fill a hanging planter with soil and flowers. Assemble a nectar feeder from recycled materials to hang in your planter.
- Meet a Critter03/16/2014 @ 2:00 pm-2:30 pmCheck out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
- St. Patty's Party - Volunteer Appreciation Event03/16/2014 @ 6:30 pm-8:30 pmJoin us for a volunteer appreciation event for this fun holiday. We'll celebrate Celtic foods, brews, and music, and share some traditions from the old world to the new while we enjoy the Otter Point sunset.
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