Little ones play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme. Topics: Earth Day, Worms, Turtles, Otters, Mother's Day, and the Chesapeake Bay.
The 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 spring-time drink.
Become part of a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies.
Hop on over to dip net in the ponds and puddles surrounding the Center to see what is swimming around!
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! You choose the time between 12 and 3pm!
Little ones play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme. Topics: Earth Day, Worms, Turtles, Otters, Mother's Day, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Little ones play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme. Topics: Earth Day, Worms, Turtles, Otters, Mother's Day, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Watch our turtles and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
Hop in a canoe to explore the channels of Otter Point Creek as the marsh comes back to life!
Start off the summer season with a splash! Explore the marshes of Otter Point Creek as we look for migratory birds, marsh wildflowers and other marsh critters that call Otter Point Creek home.
Check out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! You choose the time!
Splash into the summer season at this family fun festival. Kick off the day by pulling up your pants legs and wading into Otter Point Creek to measure water quality. Activities include canoeing, fish seining, live animals, DPW’s Seymour Clearwater, fun with water chemistry, fish printing, decoy carving demos, and more! Great fun for all …
Get your hands and feet wet while using a 100’ seine net to capture the creatures swimming along the shoreline. Have hands-on fun with the fish collected. Registration required by 48 hours prior.
Scientists have discovered a fascinating new tool for monitoring wildlife species! Join us for a workshop to learn all about eDNA analysis, how to extract DNA, and analyze fish data collected from Otter Point Creek.
