Estuary Explorations
Estuary Explorations
The Chesapeake Bay estuary is home to fascinating plants and animals. Dive into this beautiful brackish world through adventures, activities, crafts, and more. Finish with a canoe trip on the last day.
The Chesapeake Bay estuary is home to fascinating plants and animals. Dive into this beautiful brackish world through adventures, activities, crafts, and more. Finish with a canoe trip on the last day.
The Chesapeake Bay estuary is home to fascinating plants and animals. Dive into this beautiful brackish world through adventures, activities, crafts, and more. Finish with a canoe trip on the last day.
The Chesapeake Bay estuary is home to fascinating plants and animals. Dive into this beautiful brackish world through adventures, activities, crafts, and more. Finish with a canoe trip on the last day.
The Chesapeake Bay estuary is home to fascinating plants and animals. Dive into this beautiful brackish world through adventures, activities, crafts, and more. Finish with a canoe trip on the last day.
These shelly, scaly creatures are truly fascinating. Discover their secrets while meeting a few of our live turtles, search for them on the Leight Park trails, and finish with a fun turtle craft.
The Bush River is teeming with double crested cormorants. Scan the water, driftwood, docks and sky for these diving, fishing creatures.
Story time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals!
Explore the watery world of Leight Park and beyond. Dare to adventure with canoeing, kayaking, wading and other fun outdoor activities. Parents must drop off and pick up camper at activity site each day.
Explore the watery world of Leight Park and beyond. Dare to adventure with canoeing, kayaking, wading and other fun outdoor activities. Parents must drop off and pick up camper at activity site each day.
Explore the watery world of Leight Park and beyond. Dare to adventure with canoeing, kayaking, wading and other fun outdoor activities. Parents must drop off and pick up camper at activity site each day.
Explore the watery world of Leight Park and beyond. Dare to adventure with canoeing, kayaking, wading and other fun outdoor activities. Parents must drop off and pick up camper at activity site each day.
Glide through the marsh at high tide to appreciate the beauty of wildflowers in full bloom. Binoculars will be available to focus closely on their variety and color.
Paddle back in time to view the site where Capt. John Smith once stood while mapping the Chesapeake Bay. *Meet at Flying Point Park
Before the monarch butterfly season is in full swing, learn how to raise, tag, and release these magnificent creatures. Become part of our monarch monitoring team or monitor on your own.
Did studying birds inspire the science of flight? Conduct simple physics experiments and explore avian adaptations that make for superb aerial acrobatics.
Learn about the natural world through the lens of Dr. Seuss! Go to Yertle's’ Pond, visit Whoville, check in with the Lorax, and more! Visit with the Discovery Room critters and use the trails as a classroom.
Learn about the natural world through the lens of Dr. Seuss! Go to Yertle's’ Pond, visit Whoville, check in with the Lorax, and more! Visit with the Discovery Room critters and use the trails as a classroom.
Learn about the natural world through the lens of Dr. Seuss! Go to Yertle's’ Pond, visit Whoville, check in with the Lorax, and more! Visit with the Discovery Room critters and use the trails as a classroom.
Learn about the natural world through the lens of Dr. Seuss! Go to Yertle's’ Pond, visit Whoville, check in with the Lorax, and more! Visit with the Discovery Room critters and use the trails as a classroom.
Learn about the natural world through the lens of Dr. Seuss! Go to Yertle's’ Pond, visit Whoville, check in with the Lorax, and more! Visit with the Discovery Room critters and use the trails as a classroom.
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 (run it more than once if you choose).
Explore the shoreline through the weeks of summer to discover its ever changing treasures through the eyes of your little one. Be ready to get wet and muddy!
Edible plants are all around, even throughout the marsh! Paddle through nature’s produce section and discover plants that have been used for nourishment for countless generations.
Check out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
Delve into the wildly diverse natural world utilizing touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste! How do the five senses of humans compare to those of wild animals, and who is best sensory-equipped for survival?
Delve into the wildly diverse natural world utilizing touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste! How do the five senses of humans compare to those of wild animals, and who is best sensory-equipped for survival?
Delve into the wildly diverse natural world utilizing touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste! How do the five senses of humans compare to those of wild animals, and who is best sensory-equipped for survival?
Delve into the wildly diverse natural world utilizing touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste! How do the five senses of humans compare to those of wild animals, and who is best sensory-equipped for survival?
Rise with the sun to an early morning boat trip around the marsh. Keep watch for opening blossoms and awakening animals.
Watch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
Hear why some Native American tribes call this the Sturgeon Moon, and learn about this fascinating, once abundant, “dinosaur” fish that still swims in nearby waters.
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.
Search for insects of all shapes, sizes, and color, and explore their different habitats.
Expand your horizons! Travel north and east in Harford County to explore Broad Creek, a tributary of the lower Susquehanna River. *Meet at Broad Creek Public Landing
When wildlife moves, it usually leaves traces. By looking for tracks and markings left behind, we can learn to identify what animals may have visited.
With buckets and nets in hand, get your feet wet and your hands dirty while exploring one of the stream valleys in Leight Park.
Explore the waters of the Gunpowder Falls while searching for eagles above, beavers below, and the changing foliage all around! This is an approximately 4 mile round trip paddle; recommended for experienced kayakers. *Meet at Mariner Point Park
Discover the adaptations and importance of grasses while hiking. Finish the program with a fun meadow branch weaving craft and light snack.
Check out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special. Sun, September 5 at 12:30 p.m. Sun., October 10 at 12:30 p.m. Sun., November 21 at 12:30 p.m.