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
- Kids-n-Canoes06/22/2019 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmIntroduce young children to the pleasure of family paddling outings! Paddling safety and basic stroke instruction is covered before venturing further afield to explore the watery world of Otter Point Creek.
- Summer Solstice Celebration Canoe06/22/2019 @ 1:00 pm-3:30 pmCelebrate the start of summer with an afternoon on the water, soaking up the sun and solstice lore on the longest Saturday of the year.
- How Old is this Tree?06/23/2019 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmImmerse yourself in the incredible world of trees! Use a tree corer to age some of the trees in Leight Park while enjoying a scenic hike.
- Tails and Tots06/23/2019 @ 3:30 pm-4:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals.
- Chesapeake Canoers Summer Camp06/25/2019 @ 9:00 am-4:00 pmFloat along the waters of Harford County with a canoe paddle in hand. Dive into summer with games and activities by boat while investigating the plants and animals that call this place home.
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