Family Feed
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesWant to help feed our hungry critters? Get behind the scenes with our Naturalists! One family per program. Must pre-register.
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Freshwater Feast Kayak
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesWetlands are full of plants that we can eat! Explore the marsh to learn which ones are edible and enjoy a prepared "foraged" treat. Must pre-register.
$15
In-Seine Fishing
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesPrepare to get wet while using a 100 foot seine net! Catch critters living along the shore of Otter Point Creek and have fun discovering their unique adaptations. Must pre-register.
$10
Guardians of the Bay Camp (July 21 to July 25)
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesThe Chesapeake Bay is a natural treasure! Join us for a week of outdoor fun while we learn what makes it so special and how we can become guardians to protect it. Registration Required. Dates: Mon. July 21st to Fri. July 25th
$185
Young Nature Explorers
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesThe forest, shoreline and ponds are our play space for fun and learning. Come discover what nature can teach us each day! This is a drop-off program. Pick a day or choose all 5!
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$15.00
Kids-n-Kayaks
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesBring your wee little water lovers out for their first time paddle. Paddling safety and basic stroke instruction is covered before venturing out further to explore the watery world of Otter Point Creek. *This program requires a 1:1 ratio of one adult per child under 11, children 11-17 still need to have an adult participant*. […]
$15
Butterflies of the Creek Canoe
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesThe wetlands provide amazing habitat for all types of creatures, including a wide variety of butterflies! Join us as we paddle through the channels in search of these winged beauties. Pre-registration required.
Flowers, Bees, and Pollinators, Please!
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesThe gardens are buzzing! Explore the flowers in the park and observe the pollinators who visit them. Get hands on with nets, containers, and magnifying glasses. Finish with a refreshing summer-time drink. Must pre-register.
$10
Water, Water Everywhere Camp (July 28 to Aug. 1)
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesWater! What is it? Where does it come from? Explore and discover the water cycle and water all around us. Play games and conduct experiments involving water and, of course, get wet! Registration Required. Dates: Mon. July 28th to August 1st
$200.00
OPCA Kayak Raffle
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesEnter for a chance to win a kayak, paddle, and PFD! All proceeds go towards Otter Point Creek Alliance. *If you purchase tickets in person, the prices are $3/ticket or $5/two tickets.
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$3.00
Wilderness Survival Workshop – Fire, Shelter, & Water
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesHow do people survive in the wilderness without camping gear? Learn the basics of bushcraft including firemaking, shelter building, and purifying water in the wild. Pre-registration required.
$10
Ecology Explorers Camp (Aug. 4 to Aug. 8)
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United StatesEnter into the interesting world of ecology through outdoor exploration, scientific adventures, and more! Get hands on with wildlife and learn how everything in nature is connected. Registration Required. Dates: Mon. August 4th to Fri. August 8th
$185