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 Bryce Jacobson, brjacobson@harfordcountymd.gov or call or email 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
- Halloween Hike and Campfire10/20/2018 @ 6:00 pm-9:30 pmSpend a spooky evening at the park hiking through the woods to discover the creatures of Halloween. Meet these real "scary" critters up close and listen to their tales spun by Halloween characters. After the hike, enjoy music and roasted marshmallows down by our cozy campfire. Pre-register for 1/2 hour time slots to begin hike. Payment at door - Only $7/person!!
- Pumpkin Chunkin' Hike10/21/2018 @ 10:00 am-11:30 amHead out on the Discovery Trail to examine the jack-o-lanterns left from the Halloween Hike. Look closely to see what critters have taken up residence. Then, let the biodegradable pumpkin chunkin’ begin!
- Tails and Tots10/21/2018 @ 2:00 pm-3:00 pmStory time with a natural twist! Come listen to some stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals. This is a free drop-in program for ages 0 to 6 w/adult.
- Nature Playgroup10/22/2018 @ 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: bears, spiders, bird migration, leaves, bats, turkeys
- Nature Tots10/22/2018 @ 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: bears, spiders, bird migration, leaves, bats, turkeys
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