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
- Education Volunteer Training - Cancelled04/01/2020 @ 9:30 am-3:00 pmHelp students discover and explore estuary ecology and conservation. We show you how. Come for as much or little of the training as your schedule allows. Wednesday we will train for elementary field trips, and Thursday will include training for middle and high school field trips. Snacks provided each day. Please bring your own lunch.
- Education Volunteer Training - Cancelled04/02/2020 @ 9:30 am-3:00 pmHelp students discover and explore estuary ecology and conservation. We show you how. Come for as much or little of the training as your schedule allows. Wednesday we will train for elementary field trips, and Thursday will include training for middle and high school field trips. Snacks provided each day. Please bring your own lunch.
- Friday Night Froggin' - Cancelled04/03/2020 @ 7:30 pm-9:00 pmTraipse through the wetlands in search of some springy species. Strap on your rain boots and let’s see how many frogs can be found. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
- Wood Duck Canoe - Cancelled04/04/2020 @ 3:00 pm-6:00 pmExplore our wooded marsh on the first canoe trip of the season to welcome back the wood ducks. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
- The Best Nest - Cancelled04/05/2020 @ 2:30 pm-4:00 pmBirds use string, grass, feathers, mud and sticks to weave, plaster, stitch, stack or glue a proper home for their babies to be. Experiment with different materials, tools, and methods to appreciate the science and art of nest building!
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