The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office presents “Picturing Women Inventors” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors.
The posters will be on view at the Odenton Library March 1-31. Use the link below for directions and the phone number to the Odenton Library.
Anne Arundel Bird Club WalkTime:8:00am - 11:00amLocations:
Quiet Waters Park - Blue Heron Room
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! 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.
Blacksmith Shop WorkdayTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
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.
March Equinox HikeTime:5:00pm - 7:30pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join Jug Bay Volunteer and Maryland Master Naturalist, Mike Quinlan, to welcome in the new spring season and enjoy a rare, after hours visit to the Sanctuary. The official change in season from winter to spring occurs on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 11:32 am and is called the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox marks the turning point when the amount of daylight exceeds the amount of darkness in a 24 hour day. We'll look for signs of Spring and end at the Observation Deck to watch a beautiful sunset. All ages able to walk 2-4 miles. Fee: $5 per person. No refunds for participant cancellation or no shows. Register at www.jugbay.org.
Kinder Farm Park Owl ProwlTime:7:15pm - 8:15pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park Visitor Center
Details:Come take a walk in Kinder Farm Park to look for owls and other nocturnal animals in the park. Participants will meet at the Park Visitor Center to go over interesting facts about owls and to familiar themselves with the owl calls. Then they will take an hour walk around the park to popular owl nesting sites with the hope to not just hear owls, but to also see some. Please dress for the weather, a long walk, and bring a flashlight. Please email Ranger Overman at [email protected] to sign up.
