Recreation and Parks Events
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
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Anne Arundel Bird Club Walk Time: 8:00am - 11:00am Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details: Join Anne Arundel Bird Club Members Sue and Alan Young on a bird walk around the park. See how many resident and migrant birds you can spot! Participants should bring good walking shoes and binoculars (not required, but helpful!) Park admission fee is waived for participants. Upon arrival, inform the gate attendant that you are with the Anne Arundel Bird Club. Meet at Blue Heron Center Parking Lot.
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Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:
Form and Fabric
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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Blacksmith Shop Workday Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: Stop by the Kinder Farm Park Blacksmith Shop and watch the Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild members forging metal, using various tools. Stand on the sidelines and view a trade that is over 100 years old but still very much alive today at Kinder Farm Park. The Blacksmith Shop is open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:
Form and Fabric
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Locations: Kinder Farm Park Details: The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Members learn and practice new techniques as they work on their projects. No registration required. No gate fees.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:
Form and Fabric
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:
Form and Fabric
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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Pollinator Wednesday Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Locations: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Details:
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.
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Friday, November 26, 2021
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Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:
Form and Fabric
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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Field Work Fridays Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Locations: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Details: Kick off the weekend with the great feeling that comes with doing good and important work! Join our Field Work Fridays at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Every Friday rain or shine, volunteers join staff naturalists to tackle a stewardship project in need of support. Projects include invasive plant removals, trash clean-ups, gardening, citizen science monitoring, and more. Volunteers are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy after our work is completed. No prior training or experience is necessary to join our Field Work Fridays! Free. Ages 8 and up, minors must be accompanied by a guardian. A notification email will be sent on Thursday to registered participants verifying the project and location. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
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Jug Bay Post Turkey 5K Trail Run Time: 8:30am - 10:30am Locations: Glendening Nature Preserve (Jug Bay) Details:
Jug Bay Glendening Nature Preserve
Join us for a fun 5K run along our beautiful, scenic trails of the Jug Bay Glendening Nature Preserve. The trail is all off-road with some single track areas. Run times are not recorded. Hot cider and a light snack will be provided after the run. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Jug Bay to fund the purchase of kayaks, which will support our outdoor education programs along the Patuxent River. Cost: $15 per person. Ages: 12 and older. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
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Art Exhibition @ Quiet Waters Park Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Locations: Quiet Waters Park Details:
Form and Fabric
The opening will be held on Nov 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in the Willow Gallery of the Visitor Center. The park entrance fee will be waived for the reception only. All items may be removed upon purchase, creating an excellent opportunity for holiday shopping.
The following artists will be participating:
Chesapeake Weavers: textiles, dyed clothing and accessories
Chesapeake Woodturners: handmade wooden items
Garage Art: pottery
Ardythe Jolliff: note cards
Joan Machinchick: paintings, calendars and calligraphy
Donna Schramek: soft sculpture
Liz Sork: hand-painted glasses
Annette Uroskie: paintings and photographs.
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Trails and Tails Hike Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Locations: South River Farm Park Details: This hike is designed with little ones in mind. Research has shown that kids who play outside are calmer, happier, and more imaginative. What better time to introduce them to nature than in these young formative years. Please be prepared to let your little ones get wet and dirty. Bring an extra change of clothes. It's a good idea to be prepared yourself and wear shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet and dirty. To register for this program call 410-222-1978, e-mail [email protected], or register online at https://forms.gle/eLHSLwzVF3vjYb4o9
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