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
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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
- White-Tailed Deer Survey12/14/2013 @ 9:00 am-11:00 amHarford County seems to be experiencing explosive population growth - and not just with humans. So, we need your help to determine if the deer population of Leight Park is a healthy size. Join us and get the scoop on poop as we conduct pellet (deer scat) counts out on the trails to determine how many deer call us home.
- Name That Tree12/14/2013 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amWhen is a "pine" tree really a spruce? Is it a fir tree or a cedar? Bring a twig from your Christmas tree and several other needled shrubs or trees to learn how to identify conifers.
- Natural Ornament Workshop12/14/2013 @ 1:30 pm-3:30 pmCreate unique ornaments using natural materials. Refreshments will be offered to aid your creativity.
- Owl Prowl12/14/2013 @ 5:30 pm-7:00 pmJoin us on a cool winter evening as we search Bosely Conservancy for these elusive birds of prey. Dress warmly and be ready for an adventure into the night. Participants meet at Bosely Conservancy.
- Holiday Greens Celebration12/15/2013 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmEnjoy a brisk sunny day and create a wreath or swag to brighten the holiday season. Refreshments will be provided. We will also have a cookie exchange. If you'd like to participate, please bring a batch of your favorite cookies on a plate or tray. Yummmm!
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