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Anita C Leight Estuary Center

Anita C Leight Estuary Center

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Teen Adventure Hike

Teen Adventure Hike

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Explore the trails with a naturalist and find a spot to hang a hammock. Ages 13-17

Fire Making Workshop

Fire Making Workshop

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

How do people make fires without a lighter? Learn different methods survival experts use to start campfires in the wilderness. Complete the experience with…

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Full Moon Kayak

Full Moon Kayak

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Experience Otter Point Creek in a unique way as you paddle by the light of the full moon. Must pre-register.

Family Feed

Family Feed

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Family Feed

Family Feed

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Kids Halloween Campfire

Kids Halloween Campfire

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Dress in your best costume and join us by the water for a campfire, stories, and roasted treats.

Prospect Mill Guided Hike

Prospect Mill Guided Hike

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Bel Air, MD

Explore the trails of Prospect Mill Park with a naturalist guiding the way.

Critter Dinner

Critter Dinner

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Watch our turtles and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.

StReaM Team Monitoring – Sampling Date

StReaM Team Monitoring – Sampling Date

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Trained volunteers contribute to community science through water quality and physical stream monitoring at the Leight Park stream restoration site. Every other…

Autumn Leaf Art

Autumn Leaf Art

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Discover why leaves change color this time of year and then enjoy the peak fall color and crisp autumn weather as we gather leaves. We will then create an…

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Family Feed

Family Feed

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Teeny, Tiny Life Around Us – Introduction to Microscopes

Teeny, Tiny Life Around Us – Introduction to Microscopes

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Explore the microscopic world using the lab at ALCEC. Become familiar with the tools of microscopy, the powers of magnification and the distinguishing…

Family Feed

Family Feed

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Terrestrial Animal Adaptations Homeschool Series

Terrestrial Animal Adaptations Homeschool Series

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Explore the park with our naturalist and learn about the adaptations that different animals have to live on land. This is a drop-off program. Dates: 11/6,…

Learn to Crochet

Learn to Crochet

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Are you interested in learning how to crochet, but not sure where to start? Join us for an instructor-led workshop to learn the fundamentals of crocheting. We…

Low Tide Treasure Hunt

Low Tide Treasure Hunt

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Venture to the shoreline with a Naturalist at low tide to see what treasures you can find!

Family Feed

Family Feed

Tue, Nov 10, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Family Feed

Family Feed

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

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StReaM Team Monitoring – Sampling Date

StReaM Team Monitoring – Sampling Date

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Trained volunteers contribute to community science through water quality and physical stream monitoring at the Leight Park stream restoration site. Every other…

All About Oaks

All About Oaks

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Did you know a single oak tree can be a home for 2,300 different species? Learn about the important benefits of oak trees and how to identify them, and finish…

Herp Hibernation

Herp Hibernation

Sun, Nov 15, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Discover where reptiles and amphibians go for the winter. Get an up-close encounter with a couple of our critters and check our wetland areas for wild herps!

Family Feed

Family Feed

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Family Feed

Family Feed

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Owl Prowl

Owl Prowl

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Anita C Leight Estuary Center · Abingdon, MD

Venture into the woods of Bosely Conservancy on a cool winter evening to hear the call of these elusive creatures and possibly catch a glimpse of them. Must…