Family Feed
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Get behind the scenes with our Naturalists! One family per program. Must pre-register.
Free
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Spring Hike – Senior Citizen Edition
Spring Hike – Senior Citizen Edition
Stroll leisurely through the wildflowers and blooming mountain laurels of Leight Park. This 2.5 mile hike includes elevation changes, steps, and uneven ground. Walking sticks are available.
$10.00
1 event,
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Wade into Summer Festival
Wade into Summer Festival
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, live animals, DPW’s Seymour Clearwater, fish printing, decoy carving demos, and more! Great fun for all ages! Food available for purchase. No […]
Free
1 event,
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Wildflower Suncatchers
Wildflower Suncatchers
Capture the fleeting beauty of spring by creating a unique wildflower suncatcher using simple everyday items. Must pre-register.
$10
1 event,
Family Feed
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Get behind the scenes with our Naturalists! One family per program. Must pre-register.
Free
1 event,
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Kayak Cruising on the Creek
Kayak Cruising on the Creek
Nudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Must pre-register.
$15
3 events,
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Yoga by the Bay
Yoga by the Bay
Embrace the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay while participating in this all levels gentle flow yoga class with a certified instructor. Finish with a guided meditation and plenty of time to rest.
Donations Welcomed
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Kids-n-Kayaks
Kids-n-Kayaks
Bring 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 […]
$15
2 events,
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Tree Trail Guided Hike
Tree Trail Guided Hike
Using the Tree Trail developed by an Eagle Scout in 2021, explore the forest of Leight Park. Discover what species of trees we have and their importance to the ecology […]
$10
2 events,
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Young Forest Explorers
Young Forest Explorers
The forest, shoreline, and ponds are a play space for fun and learning. Guided by our trained staff, allow your child to discover what nature can teach them each day! […]
$15.00
Family Feed
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Get behind the scenes with our Naturalists! One family per program. Must pre-register.
Free
1 event,
Family Feed
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Get behind the scenes with our Naturalists! One family per program. Must pre-register.
Free
2 events,
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Preschool Bay Day
Preschool Bay Day
Spend part of your day down by the bay! Play games, explore the shore, and get crafty on the waterfront. Be ready to get wet! Must pre-register.
$10
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Sailing into Summer Kayak
Sailing into Summer Kayak
Soak up the sun and celebrate the start of summer while paddling around the channels of Otter Point Creek. Must pre-register.
$15
2 events,
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Meet a Critter
Meet a Critter
Check out our live critters up close while discovering what makes them special. Must pre-register.
Free
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Marsh Meander Canoe
Marsh Meander Canoe
Gather at water’s edge for an afternoon canoe on the winding channel of Otter Point Creek as it travels through marsh and swamp. Must pre-register.
$15.00
1 event,
Critters of the Bay Camp – 6/17, 6/18, 6/20, & 6/21 from 9 am to 3 pm
Use all of your senses to explore the fascinating creatures and wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay. Seine for fish, kayak in the marsh, conduct experiments, and more! It’s the perfect mix of learning and fun. Must pre-register. This program runs Mon. June 17th to Fri. June 21st (excluding Wed. June 19th) from 9 am to […]
$225.00
2 events,
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Kayak Cruising on the Creek
Kayak Cruising on the Creek
Nudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Must pre-register.
$15
3 events,
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SAV Watch-a-thon
SAV Watch-a-thon
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. Afterward, sign up to help monitor on your own throughout the summer! *Rain date Sunday, June 23rd from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Free
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The Sensational Five
The Sensational Five
Our 5 senses are quite impressive! Discover how to use them to explore nature and to get to know our animals. Must pre-register.
$10
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Critter Dinner
Critter Dinner
Watch our animals eat while learning about these fascinating creatures. Must pre-register.
Free
2 events,
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Summer Solstice Canoe
Summer Solstice Canoe
Celebrate the start of summer with an morning on the water, soaking up the sun and solstice lore on the longest Saturday of the year. Must pre-register.
$15.00
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Wiggling Worms
Wiggling Worms
Get a sneak peek into the secret life of our wiggly friends: WORMS! Explore a working worm farm, learn how to find worms, create your own worm farm. Must pre-register.
$10
1 event,
Critters of the Creek Camp – 6/24 to 6/28 from 9 am to 3 pm
Otter Point Creek is full of fantastic critters! Join us for a week of fun while connecting with our scaley, slimy, furry, and feathery friends who call this habitat home. Registration required. Dates: Mon. June 24th to Fri. June 28th from 9 am to 3 pm
$185
3 events,
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Colors in Nature
Colors in Nature
Search for colors in our park, create an abstract painting, and meet our animals to see how color plays into their lives. Must pre-register.
$10
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Wilderness Survival 101
Wilderness Survival 101
How do people survive in the wilderness without camping gear? Learn the basics of bushcraft including firemaking, shelter building, and purifying water in the wild. Must pre-register.
$10
2 events,
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In-Seine Fishing
In-Seine Fishing
Prepare to get wet while using a 100 foot seine net! Snare the creatures lurking along the shore of Otter Point Creek and have fun discovering their unique adaptations. Must […]
$10
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Wetland Wanderers Canoe
Wetland Wanderers Canoe
Settle into a canoe to wander the water trails of Otter Point Creek. Enjoy the warmth of the afternoon while taking in the sights and sounds of the marsh. Must pre-register.
$15.00