The freshwater marsh of Otter Point Creek is teeming with life! Set off by canoe or kayak to explore this fascinating ecosystem in person. Learn what magic lies above, around, and below this beautiful wetland habitat.
Estuaries are dynamic places and have lots to teach! Learn how to look at this habitat through the lens of an engineer while exploring topics like basics of estuaries, types of wetlands, surviving in a marsh, and protecting estuaries. Each class includes an engineering project.
Estuaries are dynamic places and have lots to teach! Learn how to look at this habitat through the lens of an engineer while exploring topics like basics of estuaries, types of wetlands, surviving in a marsh, and protecting estuaries. Each class includes an engineering project.
Nudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Track the changes on the water through the summer season.
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 …
Enjoy a leisurely paddle on Otter Point Creek to soak in the morning sunbeams and fresh air.
Imagine and construct the perfect home to attract the mythical woodland creatures known as fairies. Gather materials in the woods to make a fairy house for your garden.
Estuaries are dynamic places and have lots to teach! Learn how to look at this habitat through the lens of an engineer while exploring topics like basics of estuaries, types of wetlands, surviving in a marsh, and protecting estuaries. Each class includes an engineering project.
Estuaries are dynamic places and have lots to teach! Learn how to look at this habitat through the lens of an engineer while exploring topics like basics of estuaries, types of wetlands, surviving in a marsh, and protecting estuaries. Each class includes an engineering project.
Log your miles while enjoying some beautiful scenery with fellow nature enthusiasts! All skill levels/paces welcome. The course is an out and back, single track, approx. 2 miles long.
Explore the Nature Discovery Area with a Naturalist! Each meeting will focus on a different theme of the season.
Cool off from the summer heat along the shoreline and see what you can find! Use the bingo sheet provided to discover the excitement of nature. Small prizes will be awarded if you get BINGO!
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.
Hop on over to dip your net in the ponds and puddles surrounding the Center to see what is swimming around!
Estuaries are dynamic places and have lots to teach! Learn how to look at this habitat through the lens of an engineer while exploring topics like basics of estuaries, types of wetlands, surviving in a marsh, and protecting estuaries. Each class includes an engineering project.
Estuaries are dynamic places and have lots to teach! Learn how to look at this habitat through the lens of an engineer while exploring topics like basics of estuaries, types of wetlands, surviving in a marsh, and protecting estuaries. Each class includes an engineering project.
Nudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Track the changes on the water through the summer season.
Introduce your kids to the basics of fishing with assistance from experienced fishermen! This event is sponsored by the Otter Point Creek Alliance and the Izaak Walton League of America, Harford County Chapter. Participants may bring their own rods and reels and tackle, or a limited number are available to borrow from OPCA. Meeting location: …
Watch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
Grab the father figure in your life and head over to the pontoon pier! Set up a picnic and enjoy the view. We'll have marshmallows, a campfire, games, and more for you to enjoy! *Meet at Pontoon Pier.
Kick-off the start of summer and the longest day of the year at the Estuary Center! Play games, make crafts, and search for critters in the creek with a 100 ft seine net. Summery refreshments provided.
Did you know sharks have 6 senses?! Head to the shore to learn about shark senses and other JAW-some adaptations that help them survive. Craft an Otter Point Creek shark before snacking on a tasty shark treat.
Every pond around the Center is teeming with life. Use dip nets to bring the amphibians and insects up close for observation and conversation!
Glide through the channels of the marsh on a summer morning searching for wildlife as you explore.
Check out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
Catch the travel bug! Take a trip around the world to explore the animals and plants from other countries, then "fly" home to compare them to the animals and plants in our own backyard. We will investigate through hikes, crafts, maps and nature exploration.
Catch the travel bug! Take a trip around the world to explore the animals and plants from other countries, then "fly" home to compare them to the animals and plants in our own backyard. We will investigate through hikes, crafts, maps and nature exploration.
Catch the travel bug! Take a trip around the world to explore the animals and plants from other countries, then "fly" home to compare them to the animals and plants in our own backyard. We will investigate through hikes, crafts, maps and nature exploration.
Catch the travel bug! Take a trip around the world to explore the animals and plants from other countries, then "fly" home to compare them to the animals and plants in our own backyard. We will investigate through hikes, crafts, maps and nature exploration.
Catch the travel bug! Take a trip around the world to explore the animals and plants from other countries, then "fly" home to compare them to the animals and plants in our own backyard. We will investigate through hikes, crafts, maps and nature exploration.
Nudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Track the changes on the water through the summer season.
Explore the Nature Discovery Area with a Naturalist! Each meeting will focus on a different theme of the season.
Many types of animals call Otter Point Creek home. With animal scavenger hunts in hand, search high and low while paddling around the marsh. Do you think you can find them all?
Check out Otter Point Creek’s scaly friends! Find out which fish are common in our waters while getting up close and personal through activities and hands-on “fish” time.
