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Marsh Bloom Time Monitoring Training

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

We seek to train and schedule volunteers to assist with the Marsh Plant Phenology Monitoring Trail. Learn how tracking timing of plant life stages helps us study climate change effects, using worldwide databases. Volunteers must be able to safely and comfortably paddle a canoe—all monitoring by boat.  

Free

Milkweed Volunteer Training

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Monarch butterflies need our help! This threatened species depends on milkweed as its host plant and unfortunately, it’s in short supply. We want to help, so we’ve created our first milkweed growing volunteer team! This position will include tending to the seedlings a few times a month in April and May, assisting with plantings in […]

Free

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Become part of a 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, weather permitting.

Free

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Become part of a 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, weather permitting.

Free

SAV Watch-a-Thon 5/21/22

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Help us learn about the underwater grasses (SAV) growing in Otter Point Creek! Join us for a short training session before transitioning to on-the-water time via canoe so we can monitor together.

Free

Active Volunteer Appreciation: Spring Evening Gathering

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

FOR ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ONLY! The Otter Point Creek Alliance invites you to a spring evening gathering surrounded by good friends and good food! Wine and cheese, beer and appetizers will be provided. If you care to bring beverages or an appetizer to share, please let us know.

Free

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Become part of a 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.

Free

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Become part of a 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.

Free

SAV Watch-a-Thon 7/17/22

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Help us learn about the underwater grasses (SAV) growing in Otter Point Creek! Join us for a short training session before transitioning to on-the-water time via canoe so we can monitor together.

Free

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Become part of a 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.

Free

SAV Watch-a-Thon 8/28/22

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Help us learn about the underwater grasses (SAV) growing in Otter Point Creek! Join us for a short training session before transitioning to on-the-water time via canoe so we can monitor together.

Free

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Join a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to the ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies.  

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Join a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to the ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies.  

Invasinators

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Join a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to the ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies.  

Eve of New Years Eve Sunset Social – For OPCA Active Volunteers Only

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, MD, United States

Gather around the fire surrounded by good friends, good food, and what is surely the finest sunset on the east coast, for an evening of celebrating 2022 and looking forward to 2023. Beverages and appetizers will be provided. This program is for OPCA Active Volunteers Only!

Free