HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru 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
Get Directions from Google Maps.
To reach the Bosely Conservancy:
The Bosely Conservancy area of the Otter Point Creek Component is located in Edgewood, Maryland. The street address is 2601 Perry Avenue, Edgewood, MD.
- 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
Get Directions from Google Maps
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
- Summer Research Intern Report01/26/2020 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pm2019 Summer Research Intern Eric Amrhein will present “A Survey of Microplastics in Otter Point Creek.” Learn about the relatively new environmental issue of microplastics, including what they are, where they come from, possible impacts to the environment, how they can be measured, and what you can do to reduce their impact.
- Minecraft and Nature01/26/2020 @ 3:00 pm-4:30 pmIs Minecraft teaching kids about nature? Compare Minecraft’s natural world with real life nature and see what’s true and what’s fantasy.
- Nature Playgroup01/27/2020 @ 9:30 am-10:30 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. Topics: full moon, snow, groundhogs, hibernation, owls, skunk cabbage
- Nature Tots01/27/2020 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pmLittle ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme. Topics: full moon, snow, groundhogs, hibernation, owls, skunk cabbage
- World Wetlands Day Festival02/01/2020 @ 12:00 pm-4:00 pmCelebrate World Wetlands Day inside at the Estuary Center! There will be food and fun activities for all ages. A special guest appearance - Wetland Deli - Music, games and a scavenger hunt - Exhibitors - Live animal demonstrations - and more! Visit www.ramsar.org for additional activities and information for World Wetlands Day.
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