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Posted March 18, 2021
Park Naturalist- Anita C. Leight Estuary Center (Abingdon, MD)
Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. Work includes opening and closing the Center, handling visitor inquiries, conducting interpretive and…
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Posted February 21, 2020
February 23, 2020: Leight Speaker Series – Nature and Nosh (Abingdon, MD)
Conowingo Dam, Power on the Susquehanna – Presented by Don Baldwin, Retired Civil Engineer The one-hour video, produced by Maryland Public Television in 2016, discusses the construction and history of the Conowingo Dam. Don was the Senior Civil Engineer at Conowingo Dam for 25 years before retiring in 2016, and was responsible for the dam…
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Posted February 5, 2020
(Abingdon, MD) Undergraduate Summer Research Internship
The Otter Point Creek Alliance and the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland (CBNERR-MD) co-sponsor a summer research internship. Internships are open to qualified undergraduate students to conduct a summer research project within the Otter Point Creek Component of CBNER-MD. The Maryland reserve is one of 29 Reserves throughout the country that serve…
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Posted February 5, 2020
February 9, 2020: Grasses to the Masses (Abingdon, MD)
Grasses to the Masses Workshop—NEW FORMAT—No worries about water spills in your home! Learn what submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is, why it is important to the Bay, and how you can help restore bay grasses. In this free workshop for volunteers, you will set up your grow kit IN OUR GREENHOUSE, sign up for maintenance…
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Posted February 5, 2020
February 9, 2020: Leight Speaker Series – Nature and Nosh (Abingdon, MD)
Interactions Between Aliens and Natives: A Holistic Approach to Managing Invasive Plant Species by Vanessa Beauchamp Understanding the impacts of invasive plant species is important for making sound management decisions in both your backyard and in larger areas of wildlife habitat. Invasive species can have community-wide effects on plant diversity, insect, and bird populations and…
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Posted January 21, 2020
January 25, 2020: Leight Speaker Series – Nature and Nosh (Abingdon, MD)
Wildlife and Habitat Management on Aberdeen Proving Ground: Supporting the Army’s Testing and Training Mission by Protecting its Biological Resources by Jess Baylor, Forester, and Deidre DeRoia, Wildlife Biologist Because military lands often are protected from human access and impact, they contain significant large tracts of valuable natural resources. We’ll present an overview of the…
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Posted January 7, 2020
January 12, 2020: Leight Speaker Series – Nature and Nosh (Abingdon, MD)
Hometown Habitats—Stories of Bringing Nature Home – Learn how to transform your yard, local park, or congregational property into a haven for wildlife using native plantings. Hometown Habitat is narrated by Dr. Douglas Tallamy, UDel bug expert and an international leader of the native plants movement. Weaving together environmental science and real-life experiences, Hometown Habitat…
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Posted September 27, 2019
(Abingdon, MD) Part-time Park Naturalist- Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
Job Description: Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Piedmont Plateau at the Eden Mill Nature Center. Work…
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Posted September 27, 2019
(Abingdon, MD) Halloween Hike and Campfire
Spend a spooky evening at the park hiking through the woods to discover the creatures of Halloween. Meet these real “scary” critters up close and listen to their tales spun by Halloween characters. After the hike, enjoy music and roasted marshmallows down by our cozy campfire. Registration required in advance – payment at door. Pre-register…
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Posted June 17, 2019
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center – Harford County Government- Part-time Park Naturalist
Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Piedmont Plateau at the Eden Mill Nature Center. Work includes opening…
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Posted March 28, 2019
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center – Harford County Government- Part-time Park Naturalist
Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Piedmont Plateau at the Eden Mill Nature Center. Work includes opening…
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Posted March 28, 2019
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center – Harford County Government- Part-time Park Naturalist
Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center and the Piedmont Plateau at the Eden Mill Nature Center. Work includes opening…
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Posted February 5, 2019
28th Annual Marsh Clean-Up at the Bosely Conservancy
Join members of the Izaak Walton League and volunteers with Harford County Parks & Recreation and the Chesapeake Bay Reserve to keep our marsh beautiful! Help us clean up the beautiful Otter Point Creek Marsh – part of the Winters Run Watershed. Wear old shoes/boots and gloves. Drinks are provided for the event. Rain or…
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Posted February 5, 2019
The Mystery of John Smith’s Chesapeake Cross Markers
Captain John Smith, on his 1612 map of the Chesapeake Bay, marked the extent of his explorations with 27 “Maltese” crosses. Ed Haile and Connie Lapallo, with the Chesapeake Conservancy, have embarked on a project to pinpoint and mark the cross locations in today’s landscape for “modern day adventurers”. Please join us for a fascinating…
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Posted January 4, 2019
Winter Bird Physiology
This course taught by Dr. Mark S. Johnson will provide a brief introduction to the world of winter birds and how they cope with changes in habitat and food choices. This is a two-part program – Thurs., February 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Sat., February 9, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday evening includes a…
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Posted January 4, 2019
World Wetlands Day Festival
Celebrate World Wetlands Day inside at the Estuary Center! There will be food and fun activities for all ages. Special guest appearance – Chesapeake Mermaid Wetland Deli Music, Games & Scavenger Hunt Exhibitors Live Animal Demonstrations For more information go to www.otterpointcreek.org!
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Posted January 4, 2019
The Mystery of John Smith’s Chesapeake Cross Markers
Captain John Smith, on his 1612 map of the Chesapeake Bay, marked the extent of his explorations with 27 “Maltese” crosses. Ed Haile and Connie Lapallo, with the Chesapeake Conservancy, have embarked on a project to pinpoint and mark the cross locations in today’s landscape for “modern day adventurers”. Please join us for a fascinating…
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Posted May 1, 2018
21st Annual Wade In Festival
Join us as we pull up our pant legs and wade into Otter Point Creek to measure water quality the way retired Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler did 30 years ago with his “sneaker index.” No reservations needed. Activities include free pontoon boat rides and canoeing, fish seining, live animals, face painting, DPW’s Seymour Clearwater,…
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Posted February 20, 2018
Harford County – Part-time Park Naturalist
Supervised by the Recreation Specialist at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, the person in this position performs a variety of Park Naturalist related duties associated with a nature center focused on Chesapeake Bay/watershed ecology. Work includes opening and closing the Center, handling visitor inquires, conducting interpretive and environmental education programs, caring for live animals,…
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Posted February 20, 2018
27th Annual Marsh Clean-Up at the Bosely Conservancy
Join members of the Izaak Walton League and volunteers with Harford County Parks & Recreation and the Chesapeake Bay Reserve to keep our marsh beautiful! Help us clean up the beautiful Otter Point Creek Marsh – part of the Winters Run Watershed. Wear old shoes/boots and gloves. Drinks are provided for the event. Rain or…