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Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian

4.8

#34 of 47 in Wildlife in Maryland

Wildlife Area Nature / Park Must See

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Welcome to the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Facebook page managed jointly with the Friends of Jug Bay - a non-profit organization that acts to preserve the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and support its education and research programs.

The Sanctuary is operated by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks, and is a component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Maryland. It includes over 1600-acres and 12 miles of trails. Habitats include forest, meadow, and one of the largest freshwater tidal wetlands on the East Coast.

We welcome public visitors from 9am-5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We also welcome inquiries from community and school groups for our education and nature programs. For more information, visit the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary website at www.jugbay.org.

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Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Reviews

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• By Chestersdrivers

  This is a wonderful place to explore. When you come into the visitor center you are welcomed by friendly staff, there is much to do in the visitor center for kids of all ages. Then the trails lead you...  more »

• By Lynn S

  Very nice well-marked and maintained not too challenging trails of various lengths through research area for wetlands ecology on the east side of the Patuxent River's Jug Bay. Small rustic visitor's c...  more »

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• By Gabriel Paine

  The staff was super friendly and helpful. The trails were easy to follow.

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• By Raphael Tisch

  The Jug Bay wetland Sanctuary is a great place for bird watching. So many Ospreys, and other flying friends. if you get lucky, you might see a beaver, otter, or muscrat swimming around. Keep your eyes out for snakes. There dirt paths and boardwalks all through the sanctuary to get you right in the action. Bring your binoculars and a snack, check out the welcome station. There's a $6 fee per car as well.

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