What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center - OPCA

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A place to learn, connect, and become inspired by a unique estuarine ecosystem. The Anita C. Come by and check us out!
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Otter Point Creek Alliance(OPCA) is the “friends of” volunteer group that helps make good things happen at the Estuary Center. We support the staff to make the programs, grounds, exhibits and trails fun, educational, accessible, and safe. Leight Estuary Center is the research and education facility of the Otter Point Creek component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Abingdon, Maryland. We are dedicated to increasing appreciation and understanding of estuaries. The Estuary Center and Park ground are open to the public and offer many opportunities to explore and learn about the Chesapeake Bay.

11/02/2026

Learn how to crochet a cute stuffie or search for treasures in the low tide this weekend at the Estuary Center🧶🌱

Register @ otterpointcreek.org/events

10/31/2026

🎃🕸 Happy Halloween!! Spiders are one of the most misunderstood spooky critters 🕸🎃

Even though Wolf Spiders may seem scary, they are known for being caring mothers! Instead of leaving their eggs in a protected spot like most other spiders, females carry an egg sac the same size as their abdomen for up to four weeks. Once the baby spiderlings hatch, they climb onto to the mother's abdomen where she carries them around for two more weeks. Who knew creepy crawlies could be so loving? 🕷

10/28/2026

One week left to register for our November Homeschool Series! This month's theme is terrestrial animal adaptations 🐢

Register @ otterpointcreek.org

10/27/2026

We have a busy Halloweekend coming up 👻🎃Join us for a spooky campfire, a guided hike at Prospect Mill Park, a critter feeding, or an autumn leaf craft!

Register @ www.otterpointcreek.org/events

10/25/2026

Make sure to look to the sky tonight to catch site of the October full moon! 🍂🌕🍂 Moonrise starts around 5:30 pm.

🏹It's known as the Hunter's Moon because with the autumn harvest fields cleared, hunters had an open view. They would search for game animals like deer, with hopes of stocking up on meat for the winter. 🦌

Read more here: https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-october

Photo Credit: Shawn Slater

10/22/2026

It's spooky season and creatures are out! 👻🕷🎃

Snakeheads are also known as "Frakenfish", because of their bizarre traits, terrifying appearance, and ability to survive and move on land. They are an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay, but worth catching since they are quite tasty! 😋

Dark Fishing Spiders do not build webs, instead they sit at the water's edge to catch small fish, tadpoles, salamanders, and even small frogs. They actively stalk, chase, and pounce on their prey. While they may look scary, they are an important part of the ecosystem 🫶

10/21/2026

Here's an opportunity to help remove some pesky invasives! 🌿

10/21/2026

We are so excited! Plans will soon be under way for trails, programs, and more 🌿🌳🐸

10/20/2026

If you have a teen who likes adventure or you're looking to expand your fire making skills, we've got you covered this weekend! 🔥💚

Register @ www.otterpointcreek.org/events

10/19/2026

Some ideas to try this year! 🎃💚

As you dive into your spooky celebrations, take a moment to consider how you can be more eco-friendly. It's easier than you think!

Address

700 Otter Point Road
Abingdon, MD
21009

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14106121688

Website

http://www.otterpointcreek.org/, http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/PARKS_REC/Parks.cfm?ParkID=17

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