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"
Scout Award Projects
We have many opportunities for both Boy Scout Eagle Award Projects and Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award Projects. Countywide contact for Parks and Recreation is Shanna Jay, srjay@harfordcountymd.gov or call Kriste Garman, ksgarman@harfordcountymd.gov for more information.
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.
Front Desk Aide
Front Desk 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
- A Tree with No Leaves?03/07/2015 @ 10:00 am-11:00 amHow do you tell leafed trees apart when there aren't any leaves? Bring samples of twigs that are still in winter condition for a hands-on lab to learn how to identify them. Include any "leftover" growth from last fall.
- Critter Dinner Time03/07/2015 @ 10:30 am-11:00 amWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat as you learn more about these fascinating creatures.
- SSSSSnakes03/07/2015 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmListen to a snaky story time, enjoy snake activities, meet our scaly friends, and have a snake-shaped snack.
- The Lorax Movie Night03/07/2015 @ 5:30 pm-7:30 pmTo celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, wear something comfy and join us for a viewing of "The Lorax". Birthday treats will be provided. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows.
- Lucky Garden03/08/2015 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmPlant a "luck of the green" windowsill garden to perk you up when cold winter days seem endless.
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