In addition to being valuable habitat for endangered species and vital sites for research within the Chesapeake Bay, Otter Point Creek, Jug Bay and Monie Bay are also great recreational and informal education destinations.

Jug Bay and Otter Point Creek both have miles of trails, many of which feature dramatic views of the estuary. The components frequently offer guided tours of the reserve to visitors. Please check the components web sites (Otter Point Creek, Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary, Jug Bay Natural Area at Patuxent River Park, and Monie Bay) or the announcements on the home page to find out more about upcoming programs.

Do you have questions about the human or natural history of the Chesapeake Bay?
Visit the websites on the education links page for more information.

What can you do to save the bay?
There are simple steps you can take to reduce pollution in the Bay, like taking your car to the car wash instead of washing it on the street or returning unused and/or expired medicines to the pharmacy rather than disposing of them yourself. Visit the following websites to learn more.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
www.cbf.org

Patuxent River Keeper
http://www.paxriverkeeper.org/main/waterkeepers.html

Summer Educational Adventures

The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland (CBNERR-MD) and its partners: Jug Bay Wetland’s Sanctuary, (Anne Arundel County) Patuxent River Park (Prince Georges County) and Otter Point Creek (Harford County) are offering numerous opportunities this summer for students of all ages.