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.
(Gates close promptly at 5:00 p.m.)
Winter 2010 Volunteer Opportunities
Registration is required for all programs - Please call 410-612-1688 or stop by the Center to register!
White-Tailed Deer Survey
Harford 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.
Dates: Saturday, December 12
Saturday, January 9
Saturday, February 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Ages: 16 - Adult
Invasinators
Become a part of the volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date. Participants receive an "Invasinators" T-shirt.
Dates: Saturday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Saturday, February 27, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 - Adult
Grasses to the Masses Workshop
Learn what submerged aquatic vegetaion (SAV) is, why it is important to the Bay, and how you can help restore bay grasses! In this free workshop for volunteers, you will be given instruction, equipment, and plant material to grow SAV in your home. Then, join us this spring to plant the SAV in Otter Point Creek. No experience necessary.
Date: Sunday, February 28, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (Workshop)
Sunday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Planting Day)
Ages: 6 - Adult, 6-15 w/adult
Upcoming EventsView all
- White Tailed Deer Survey03/13/2010 @ 9:00 am-12:00 pmHarford 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.
- Turtle Telemetry Training03/13/2010 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmTake part in real science as we search for and monitor local box turtles. Learn to use radio telemetry gear and consider being a regular turtle monitoring volunteer. Come out of your shell and have some fun!
- Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)03/13/2010 @ 12:30 pm-4:00 pmLearn how to use "Map Window", a free GIS program, to view and analyze Otter Point Creek data. Essential GIS introductory material wil be covered, but the focus will be on using GIS data available from a number of web sources. Take a short hike to "ground truth" some of our results. This program is for teens and adults involved in volunteer research and monitoring.
- Eagles of the Chesapeake Bay03/13/2010 @ 3:00 pm-4:30 pmFrom the perspective of an eagle researcher, learn all about these birds we call our national symbol.
- Trail Trek03/14/2010 @ 9:00 am-12:00 pmEnjoy a splendid day hike along the banks of the Gunpowder. Bring snack and water. Registrants will be meeting at the Gunpowder Stare Park lot on Rt. 1.
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