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.
Volunteer of the year program
Nominations Accepted April 1 to June 1!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities at our Center. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please download our interest form.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Click here for all the volunteer opportunities listed in the current calendar.
STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Be a "Baltimore Checkerspot-ter"
VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
For more information on each position, click on the links to the right.
Canoe-Kayak Volunteer
Canoe/Kayak volunteers assist Naturalists on canoe/kayak trips for schools and the general public.
Estuary Center Aide
Estuary Center Aides are the heart of the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center.
Pontoon Boat Captain Volunteer
Volunteer Captain drives the Water Strider, a 25-foot pontoon boat, in Otter Point Creek and surrounding waters and assist the Naturalist on pontoon trips for school groups and the public.
Monitoring Volunteer
Volunteers monitor amphibians and reptiles (herps), fish, SAV (bay grasses) and water quality. These programs offer an opportunity for participants to become involved in real data collection, which is used to help land managers make informed decisions.
Marsh Mucker
Marsh Muckers are teenagers whose main duty is animal care.
Education Volunteer
Education Volunteers help students explore estuary ecology.
Calendar of EventsView all
- WOWW - Wonders of Water and Wetlands Camp07/31/2014 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pmSubmerge yourself in games, critters, and crafts all related to water and aquatic life. Then, get your hands wet as we explore our tidal creek, wetlands, marsh, and pools. Canoe trip on the last day.
- WOWW - Wonders of Water and Wetlands Camp08/01/2014 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pmSubmerge yourself in games, critters, and crafts all related to water and aquatic life. Then, get your hands wet as we explore our tidal creek, wetlands, marsh, and pools. Canoe trip on the last day.
- Hike for Cache08/02/2014 @ 10:30 am-12:30 pmWhether you're an experienced "Geocacher" or not, hike the woods of Leight Park in search of hidden geocaches. Discover how to use your smart phone or a GPS to help you along the way.
- Meander by the Mill08/02/2014 @ 1:00 pm-3:30 pmEnjoy a leisurely paddle while kayaking Deer Creek from Eden Mill Nature Center and the Grist Mill. Relax as we stop along the way to wade in the water. *Meet at Eden Mill
- Fishy Fun08/03/2014 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmCheck out Otter Point Creek's scale-y friends! Find out which fish are common in our waters while getting up close and personal through activities and hands-on "fish" time.
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