HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru 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.
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center's
"Volunteer of the Year" Program
Nominations Accepted April 1 to June 1
What Is the Program?
The program is an annual process, organized and created by the Otter Point Creek Alliance (OPCA) Board to give the ACLEC community a way to recognize, enhance the prestige of, and publicly reward adult (18 and over) and junior (17 and under) volunteers for exceptional, outstanding service.
Why Was it Created?
To recognize special volunteer(s) who give of their time and resources to increase awareness, stewardship and appreciation of the estuarine environment and of the ACLEC and its programs.
Who is Eligible?
All who volunteer at ACLEC.
Who May Nominate?
All members, volunteers, staff, and program participants of ACLEC and OPCA. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
When May Nominations be Made?
Nominations are accepted from April 1 to June 1, annually.
How Do You Nominate?
Complete an "Application for Nomination" or submit a one page, double-spaced letter outlining duties, contributions, special traits, and the reason why the person nominated should be the Volunteer of the Year. Applications are available on the website, www.otterpointcreek.org, or at the Center. Applications or nomination letters may be emailed (aclec@harfordcountymd.gov), faxed (410-612-0819), or mailed (700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD 21009) to the Estuary Center .
Where Will Recipients be Recognized?
At the annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic.
Calendar of EventsView all
- Family Fort Fun12/14/2019 @ 12:00 am-12:00 amCan your family build a shelter that could keep you warm during the long winter nights? Learn a few winter 101 survival skills prior to heading into the woods to build your shelter.
- Gingerbread What?12/14/2019 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmConstruct gingerbread “cabins” with an eco-friendly, delicious landscape! Give away as a gift or keep for later as a sweet snack.
- Pine-cone Palooza12/15/2019 @ 12:30 pm-2:00 pmPine-cones are a great way to decorate your home for the winter. Learn how to prepare the pine-cones and other seeds to use in different projects, then create your own pine-cone décor piece.
- Tails and Tots12/15/2019 @ 3:30 pm-4:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals!
- Winter Solstice Lantern12/21/2019 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pmCelebrate the shortest day of the year! Search the forest for items to create a festive lantern to place in your yard. Finish with a warm cup of cocoa.
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