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
- Sunset Pioneer Campfire04/25/2014 @ 7:00 pm-8:30 pmAs the sun sets over the creek, enjoy Dutch oven peach-blueberry cobbler baked over hot coals and lemonade. Watch the stars come out, sing songs and listen to tall tales.
- When Does the Ladyslipper Bloom?04/26/2014 @ 10:30 am-12:30 pmWalk the trails of Leight Park in search of native pink ladyslippers. Learn how citizen science initiatives like Project Budburst are helping scientists understand the effects of climate change on native species.
- Earth Day 2014 at Aberdeen Festival Park04/26/2014 @ 11:00 am-4:00 pmEnjoy a fun day with live music, exhibits, "green" games, recycled crafts, local food, and more. Stop by the Estuary Center's booth for face painting. Rain date: Sunday, April 27
- Birding Harford County04/26/2014 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmCurious about the best places to bird in Harford County? If so, sign up to hear birder, Phil Powers, give tips and advice that will help you discover where to search and what birds you might find.
- Critter Dinner Time04/26/2014 @ 1:30 pm-2:00 pmCome watch our turtles, amphibians, and snakes eat as you learn more about these fascinating creatures.
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