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Posted June 15, 2022
Volunteers Needed: Jug Bay BioBlitz
There are still a few spots open for the Jug Bay BioBlitz! Join Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary staff and expert naturalists for the first-ever BioBlitz at Emory Waters Nature Preserve from Saturday, June 25th at 12 pm to Sunday, June 26th at 12 pm! Volunteers work in expert-led teams to find, identify, and record as…
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Posted May 4, 2022
Saturday, 06/25/2022: Jug Bay BioBlitz (Lothian, Maryland)
Join Jug Bay staff and naturalists for the first-ever BioBlitz at Emory Waters Nature Preserve! Volunteers work in expert-led teams to find, identify, and record as many species as possible during the 24-hour period. Volunteer registration is now open! The BioBlitz schedule is linked here as a Google Sheets document. Please type your name next to an available shift to…
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Posted February 25, 2020
Four PAID Summer Research Internships Available at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Internships are open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who will conduct a summer research project within Sanctuary grounds under the mentorship of a staff member or an associated researcher. Students are encouraged to work with staff to coordinate the use of office and laboratory space, field equipment, and other amenities (canoes, boats, storage space,…
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Posted December 27, 2019
Office Manager – Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary protects 1,700 acres of unique tidal freshwater marshes, forested wetlands, upland and riparian forest, creeks, meadows, pine and sand barrens, and fields along the Patuxent River. This protected land provides a safe haven for a high diversity of plants, insects, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and microbes, and to rich native…
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Posted December 27, 2019
January 1, 2020: First Day Hike at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (Lothian, MD)
First Day Hikes are free, guided hikes offered each year on New Year’s Day. The program started in Massachusetts in 1992 and has since gone nationwide. The hikes are intended to promote an alternate way of celebrating the New Year by going outside, getting some exercise, and enjoying local nature and history. This year join…
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Posted December 2, 2019
Applications Open: Jug Bay Graduate/Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Now accepting applications for up to four (4) paid Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Summer Graduate/Undergraduate Summer Research Internships. Applications due March 20, 2020. Please see the attached RFP for details and application instructions.
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Posted November 18, 2019
November 23, 2019: Jug Bay Vernal Pool Training Workshop (Lothian, MD)
Vernal pools are seasonal pools that fill in our forest and provide valuable habitat for species such as salamanders and frogs. At Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, we have been monitoring our vernal pools for years studying their hydrology and resident species. Join our training to become a member of our vernal pool volunteer team who…
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Posted November 18, 2019
November 19, 2019: Travel to Costa Rica with the Friends of Jug Bay this March 2020 – Info Session Tues Nov 19, 6-8pm (Lothian, MD)
Travel to Costa Rica with the Friends of Jug Bay this March 2020 – Info Session Tues Nov 19, 6-8pm Travel to Palo Verde National Park in Guanacaste Costa Rica with the Friends of Jug Bay from March 1 through March 6, 2020, and spend a week immersed in astounding biodiversity. This all-inclusive* journey includes…
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Posted April 17, 2019
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary- Volunteer and Program Coordinator
Location: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian MD 20711 Open Period: Monday April 15 – Tuesday April 30, 2019 Base Salary: $14.50 / hr Position Information: Part-Time (32 hrs/week) Work Schedule: 2-3 week days and Sundays Main Duties ▪ Coordinate, recruit, and train volunteers. ▪ Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for volunteers….
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Posted April 9, 2019
Summer Camp Counselor – Natural and Cultural Resources Division
LOCATION: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian MD 20711 OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 1, 2019 – open until filled BASE SALARY: $14.50 / hr POSITION INFORMATION: Part-Time (700 hours) WORK PERIOD: May 16 to Aug 28, 2019 with potential for annual renewal WORK SCHEDULE: Five, eight and a half (8.5) hour days/week, including 30 min…
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Posted February 6, 2019
Patuxent River Conference – New Date!
We are excited to announce the new date for the 4th Annual Patuxent River Conference! We are excited to tackle a huge issue head-on this year — Climate Change and the Patuxent River: Local Implications of Global Issues. Register now to secure your spot! Registration closes March 22nd. Register here: www.paxcon.org/register.html PAXCON is the premier…
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Posted January 11, 2019
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary/Friends of Jug Bay- 2019 Summer Research and Education Internships
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and the Friends of Jug Bay are currently hiring for three undergraduate/graduate summer internships for 2019. The internships run for approximately 12 weeks and a $4,000 stipend is provided. Candidates interested in the two research internship positions will be asked to choose from a list of topics of interest to the…
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Posted September 21, 2018
2018 Patuxent River Conference – Register Now!
Registration is now open for PAXCON 2018 which will take place Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the National Wildlife Visitor Center in Laurel, MD. The theme of this year’s conference is Climate Change & the Patuxent River: Local Implications of Global Issues. This theme was chosen based on feedback from last year’s conference participants who…
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Posted September 5, 2018
Monarch Fiesta
Please join us at Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary’s Glendening Preserve for a celebration of all things monarch! The festival will feature fun for the family – face painting, crafts, games, and a monarch pinata. We will also have opportunities to participate in citizen science, including monarch tagging and NABA Butterfly Count. The day will also…
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Posted August 31, 2018
Butterfly Citizen Science Field Day & Workshop
Join us at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary for a free, hands-on, butterfly focused, citizen science training day. Participants that attend the training will get to participate in monarch tagging, the NABA Butterfly Count, butterfly habitat training, monarch life stages studies, and more! Attendees of the training are strongly encouraged to attend the Monarch Fiesta on September…