Recreation and Parks Events

September 5th – Jeffrey Herbert has performed solo at many high profile events, including The Vietnam War
Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, The Birchmere, The City Winery, DC, the Irish Embassy, and before members of Congress on Capitol Hill. He is an accomplished bagpiper, singer and guitarist with over 15 years of experience and over 30 years of guitar and vocal experience.

This event is weather permitting. The Hatton Regester Green is adjacent to the B&A Trail in Severna Park, MD.

Sponsored by the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails with a grant from Anne Arundel Recreation & Parks.
There are a limited amount of benches in the park near the gazebo, so you’re encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner. 

Join fellow gardeners, butterfly watchers, and native plant enthusiasts in our butterfly garden maintenance group. Volunteers weed, water, prune, socialize, and otherwise maintain the Butterfly Garden near the Glendening Preserve's Plummer House. Benefits: learn to identify native plants and why they are important, meet the many fantastic pollinators that visit the garden, enjoy free plants and cuttings to take home, and meet wonderful people. Bring gardening gloves, your favorite tools, and plenty of drinking water. Walk-ins welcome. FREE. All ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

When weather permits.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary - Emory Waters Nature Preserve

Join staff and volunteers on Wednesdays 9 am - 12 noon at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve to work in our pollinator gardens. To beat the heat we will meet 8-11 am June 21-Sept 15. See Jug Bay’s newest property and learn about native perennials that support our native butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Volunteers will weed, mulch, prune, and plant to revive, maintain, and build pollinator gardens. Meet new friends and enjoy interesting conversations. Bring gardening gloves, your favorite tools, and plenty of drinking water. Current health guidelines will be enforced. Ages: 12 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Walk-ins welcome! Groups of five or more please call Debra at 410-222- 8006 to arrange. Proceed through the driveway gate about 1 mile to the second white house.

Recreation Advisory Board meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of that month at Recreation and Parks, 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway in Annapolis from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Individuals wishing to make a presentation before the Board should call the Director's Office at (410) 222-7867 in advance of the next meeting. 

The September 8, 2021 meeting will be held at Matthewstown Harmans Park, 7605 Ridge Chapel Rd., Hanover, MD 21076

Share your love of nature! Outdoor education is a priority at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Volunteer Naturalists share their love of nature with small groups of students during field trips and camps. Attend our training to become a Volunteer Naturalist, shadow a field trip, and then jump in to help. We will give you all the tools to be successful. Join our community of nature enthusiasts!

Ages 18 and older. To register go to www.jugbay.org Event Calendar and click on the event. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email [email protected]