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.
Animal Care & Control will be CLOSEDTime:All DayLocations:
411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108
Details:Animal Care & Control will be CLOSED on January 1, 2022.
New Year’s DayTime:All DayLocations:
Landfill & Recycling Centers
Details:
Landfill & Recycling Centers are CLOSED.
No collection changes.
North Arundel Aquatic Center and Arundel Olympic Swim Center, North and South Recreation Centers will be CLOSED on January 1st.
1st Day HikesTime:9:00am - 3:30pmLocations:
Recreation and Parks
Details:
First Day Hikes are free, guided hikes offered each year on New Year’s Day. The hikes are intended to promote an alternate way of celebrating the New Year by going outside, getting some exercise, and enjoying local nature and history. Start your year off on the right foot by joining knowledgeable park rangers, naturalists, and volunteers in one of our County’s beautiful parks. This program is free, but registration is required: https://bit.ly/3djwdP4
Start times vary by location. Please check page 24 of our Winter Program Guide for further information.
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.
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.
Monday, January 3, 2022
Animal Care & Control is CLOSEDTime:All DayLocations:
411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108
Details: Animal Care & Control is CLOSED Monday 1/3/2022 due to inclement weather.
Electrical Board MeetingTime:8:30am - 10:30amLocations:
2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD.
Details:The Board of Electrical Examiners hears complaints with reference to violations of Title 11, Article 4, of the Anne Arundel County Code and advises the Director of Inspection and Permits of its findings and recommendations. They also advise on the issuance of electrician licenses.
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
The Youth Advisory Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. to discuss whether or not to support upcoming County Council legislation.
Anyone interested in observing the meeting can register at https://bit.ly/3sQY6XM or by clicking this LINK. The meeting will also be recorded for those unable to attend.
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Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
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.
County Council MeetingTime:7:00pm - 11:30pmLocations:
Arundel Center - 44 Calvert Street Annapolis MD, 21401, Council Chambers
Details:
An agenda and agenda packet will be available on the Council website by 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the meeting.
Annapolis, Md Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will provide updates on the County’s snow storm response, and on distribution of rapid at-home COVID test kits.
WHO:
Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Anne Arundel County Health Officer
Representatives from the Office of Emergency Management
WHEN: Tuesday, January 4 at 11am
WHERE: The event will take place on Zoom. Members of the media should RSVP to Jenny Proebstle at [email protected] to receive the login information.
Access to a meeting must be arranged 48 hours prior by emailing [email protected]. The meeting will begin at 5:45 PM.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Coffee with a RangerTime:9:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Fort Smallwood Park
Details:Come join a ranger at the Cedar Pavilion of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday's from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or simply get to know the rangers a little bit better while you enjoy a warm beverage. This is a FREE program, excluding the $6 park entrance fee. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Pollinator WednesdayTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 2 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Waterbird SurveyTime:7:30am - 9:30amLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join a periodic survey of waterbirds on freshwater, tidal, marshes at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The ornithological knowledge and collaborative attitude of our volunteer team creates a phenomenal learning experience. All of this in the beautiful early morning light of the Jug Bay Wetlands, on the Patuxent River. Ages: 12 and older. Free (entrance fee waived). Current health guidelines will be required. COVID mask, social distancing, and registration required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event
Permit Center Late OpeningTime:8:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Permit Center 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD. 21401
Details:The Permit Center will open at 10 today for staff training. If you have questions or concerns please contact the Permit Center at (410) 222-7730.
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Bill 6-22 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: COVID-19 and the Use of Face Coverings
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Field Work FridaysTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Infant and Toddler Sensory Nature HikeTime:9:30am - 11:00amLocations:
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. Older children are welcome when accompanying an infant or toddler! To register for this program call 410-222-1978 or register online at January Program Registration.
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.
The Ethics Commission is regularly scheduled to meet on the second Monday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the commission’s office, unless rescheduled by the commission. The commission will also have a contingent meeting scheduled for the third Monday of each month. The open portion of the meeting is usually quite brief, about 5-15 minutes. Visitors are welcome to attend the open portion of the meeting. If a person would like to bring a matter to the commission's attention or otherwise be heard during either the open or closed portion of the meeting, that person must notify the commission at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, providing that person's name and contact information. The commission has the discretion to permit a person to address the commission during a meeting, and may limit the time for the remarks of any speaker. The commission will not respond to questions or comments during a meeting, but upon request, will respond in writing to any speaker within a reasonable time after the meeting.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
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.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
County Council Work Session (Virtual)Time:9:00am - 11:00amLocations:
Virtual Meeting
Details:Worksessions are subject to change. Please view the Printable Meeting Schedule link on the main Council web page for information on an upcoming worksession.
Preschool Explorers!Time:10:00am - 11:30amLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Bring the little ones to explore nature! Learn about a nature topic and then head out to experience the Sanctuary. We look, feel, listen, and discover at preschooler speed. Dress for the weather – we will always try to go outside! Parents play along with their children. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $6 per child. No refunds. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/Home Program #27117. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email [email protected].
Annapolis, Md Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will provide updates on the county’s COVID response efforts, and announce grant opportunities.
WHO: Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
WHEN: Tuesday, January 11 at 11am
WHERE: The event will take place on Zoom. Members of the media should RSVP to Jenny Proebstle at [email protected] to receive the login information.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 4 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Coffee with a RangerTime:9:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Fort Smallwood Park
Details:Come join a ranger at the Cedar Pavilion of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday's from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or simply get to know the rangers a little bit better while you enjoy a warm beverage. This is a FREE program, excluding the $6 park entrance fee. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Pollinator WednesdayTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location TBD. Meetings will be held virtually until further notice, and registration links will be available to the public within one week of the meeting.
Recreation Advisory Board meets bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of that month 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.
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The Board’s tentative agenda is:
*Call to Order
*Approval of Agenda
*Approval of Minutes (December 8, 2021)
Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
*Presentation from Recreation and Parks Staff
*PAB Discussion and Questions
Public Hearing – Oral Testimony
* Indicates Planning Advisory Board discussion. No public comment will be received during these items.
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The 2022 draft update to the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) is available
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the LPPRP please submit a request to [email protected] or call 410-222-7432 by 5 PM on
Monday, January 10, 2022.
HOAs, groups, and representatives may speak for 5 minutes. The speaker must provide
permission to speak for this organization on the organization’s letterhead. Individuals may speak for 3 minutes.
If you have handouts, please provide a copy to the PAB secretary via [email protected] to distribute.
How to attend this meeting:
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. After registering to attend the Zoom, you
will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar. If you require assistance
registering for the Zoom, call 410-222-7432.
The Department of Recreation and Parks will accept written testimony on the Land Preservation,
Parks and Recreation Plan at [email protected] from December 15, 2021 through
February 28, 2022. To provide written testimony for PAB consideration, please submit your
comments to [email protected] from January 12 through January 24, 2022.
* Indicates Planning Advisory Board discussion. No public comment will be received during these items.
You must sign up to speak
The 2022 draft update to the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) is available on the Department of Recreation and Parks website. To sign up to provide oral testimony about the LPPRP please submit a request to [email protected] or call 410-222-7432 by 5 PM on Monday, January 10, 2022.
HOAs, groups, and representatives may speak for 5 minutes. The speaker must provide permission to speak for this organization on the organization’s letterhead.
Individuals may speak for 3 minutes.
If you have handouts, please provide a copy to the PAB secretary via [email protected] to distribute.
How to attend this meeting:
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. After registering to attend the Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar. If you require assistance registering for the Zoom, call 410-222-7432.
Please note: registering for the webinar does not register you to provide oral testimony. Please follow the steps above if you would like to provide oral testimony.
Low cost rabies vaccinations and microchip implantations are available on specific Thursdays (except holidays) for a period of 3 hours at Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control. Times are dependent on the season and we do have some clinics with special hours. The veterinarian leaves promptly at the end time for the clinic. Depending on the length of the line, Animal Care & Control may conclude the line at an appropriate time to ensure all individuals remaining in line receive the services.
Please note clinics are weather permitting and may be canceled for high temperatures, low temperatures, precipitation, air quality or any other factors that may increase risks to citizens or animals at the outdoor clinic.
A few things to note:
Clinic attendees MUST BE Anne Arundel County County Residents
Attendees MUST be wearing a mask over their mouth & nose to enter the building. We encourage mask wearing even outside in line.
All dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH
All cats MUST BE IN A CARRIER
License renewals must be mailed in or taken into the lobby of Animal Care & Control (masks must be worn if entering a County building)
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 3 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
The Anne Arundel County Commission for Women meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. virtually. Login instructions will be posted before the meeting.
Field Work FridaysTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Stream Water ChemistryTime:9:30am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:
Join our Stream Water Chemistry volunteer team to conduct field tests on dissolved oxygen content, and other parameters, at important streams feeding Jug Bay. Water samples are also collected for lab analysis. This is a great way to learn how to use professional equipment, see the park, and become involved in habitat monitoring efforts. Free. Must be 18 to volunteer without a guardian. Current health guidelines will be required. Registration required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
2nd Session is from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Winter Habitat HikeTime:11:00am - 12:30pmLocations:
South River Farm Park
Details:Come hike with a ranger and learn all about what animals do during the winter and the different ways they deal with the cold. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. To register for this program call 410-222-1978, email [email protected], or register online at https://forms.gle/Fx3L4sGSC3cZa9rq5
Skunk Cabbage Swamp StompTime:1:00pm - 3:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join volunteer Siobhan Percey, who studied skunk cabbage and learned a lot about this unusual wetland inhabitant. Walk off-trail to visit this fascinating plant, in bloom, along the swamp edges. Wear boots that can get wet. Bring a small flashlight if you have one. Ages: 12+. Fee: $5 per person. Registration and current health guidelines required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
Anne Arundel Bird Club WalkTime:8:00am - 11:00amLocations:
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.
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.
The Ethics Commission is regularly scheduled to meet on the second Monday of each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the commission’s office, unless rescheduled by the commission. The commission will also have a contingent meeting scheduled for the third Monday of each month. The open portion of the meeting is usually quite brief, about 5-15 minutes. Visitors are welcome to attend the open portion of the meeting. If a person would like to bring a matter to the commission's attention or otherwise be heard during either the open or closed portion of the meeting, that person must notify the commission at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, providing that person's name and contact information. The commission has the discretion to permit a person to address the commission during a meeting, and may limit the time for the remarks of any speaker. The commission will not respond to questions or comments during a meeting, but upon request, will respond in writing to any speaker within a reasonable time after the meeting.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
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.
County Council MeetingTime:7:00pm - 11:30pmLocations:
Arundel Center - County Council Chambers, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Details:
An agenda and agenda packet will be available on the Council website by 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the meeting.
This is a reminder that the next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel County Retirement and Pension System has been scheduled for January 18, 2022. Details are as follows:
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
12:00 P.M.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The link to the meeting is:
Coffee with a RangerTime:9:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Fort Smallwood Park
Details:Come join a ranger at the Cedar Pavilion of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday's from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or simply get to know the rangers a little bit better while you enjoy a warm beverage. This is a FREE program, excluding the $6 park entrance fee. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Pollinator WednesdayTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Due to COVID-19 all meetings are being held via Zoom.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to [email protected].
Call in details will be provided upon receipt of your RSVP.
Parole Master Plan Public ForumTime:6:00pm - 7:00pmLocations:
Zoom
Details:The Office of Planning and Zoning has released a Preliminary Draft of the Parole Town Center Master Plan update for public review and comment. This public forum will offer an overview of the Preliminary Draft Master Plan and an opportunity for questions.
Waterbird SurveyTime:7:30am - 9:30amLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join a periodic survey of waterbirds on freshwater, tidal, marshes at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. The ornithological knowledge and collaborative attitude of our volunteer team creates a phenomenal learning experience. All of this in the beautiful early morning light of the Jug Bay Wetlands, on the Patuxent River. Ages: 12 and older. Free (entrance fee waived). Current health guidelines will be required. COVID mask, social distancing, and registration required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 1 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
The Human Relations Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Monthly Meetings are currently being held online via Zoom and/or Arundel TV.
Field Work FridaysTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Stream Water ChemistryTime:9:30am - 12:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join our Stream Water Chemistry volunteer team to conduct field tests on dissolved oxygen content, and other parameters, at important streams feeding Jug Bay. Water samples are also collected for lab analysis. This is a great way to learn how to use professional equipment, see the park, and become involved in habitat monitoring efforts. Free. Must be 18 to volunteer without a guardian. Current health guidelines will be required. Registration required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
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If you would like to attend this virtual session please email [email protected]. Provide us with your email address to reserve your spot. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the Anne Arundel County Police Department and hiring process.
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Become a Vernal Pool MonitorTime:10:00am - 2:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join our volunteer team to survey our ten vernal pools throughout the 2022 season, beginning Feb 1 and ending May 30. Volunteers will receive an introduction to vernal pools, water quality monitoring, and our methods for sampling for animal life. Volunteers are expected to commit to visiting our pools once per month for 4-6 hours throughout the survey season which includes off-trail hiking. Registration and current health guidelines required. Ages 16 and older. Free. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event. For questions call 410-222-8006 or email [email protected].
Winter Tree IDTime:11:00am - 12:30pmLocations:
South River Farm Park
Details:Learn how to identify trees without their leaves. This program is for beginners who are interested in learning the basics of winter tree identification. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. To register for this program call 410-222-1978, email [email protected], or register online at https://forms.gle/Fx3L4sGSC3cZa9rq5
Magnificent Marsh MammalsTime:3:00pm - 5:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:What mammals inhabit our lovely marshes at Jug Bay? Find out, and perhaps see some in person on an evening hike through the woods and along the edge of the marsh. Join Chuck Hatcher, Jug Bay’s resident expert on otters, for a 1-3 mile walk. Look and listen for signs of activity while Chuck shares interesting facts about these magnificent marsh mammals. Bring a flashlight. All ages. Free with $6 per vehicle park entrance fee. Registration and current health guidelines required. To register go to www.jugbay.org/calendar and click on the event.
OPEN Sunday, January 23, 2022 for Adoptions & ReclaimsTime:10:00am - 3:00pmLocations:
411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108
Details:Animal Care & Control will be OPEN Sunday, January 23, 2022 for Adoptions & Reclaims from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
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.
Annapolis, Md Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Office of Transportation will release the county’s Draft Vision Zero Plan and a new interactive map tool for the county’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
WHO: Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive
Sam Snead, Director, Office of Transportation
WHEN: Tuesday, January 25 at 11am
WHERE: The event will take place on Zoom. Members of the media should RSVP to Jenny Proebstle at [email protected] to receive the login information.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 7 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Provides an opportunity for the public to comment and hear the status of the Odenton Town Center project. Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Coffee with a RangerTime:9:00am - 10:00amLocations:
Fort Smallwood Park
Details:Come join a ranger at the Cedar Pavilion of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday's from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Ask questions about the park, local flora and fauna, or simply get to know the rangers a little bit better while you enjoy a warm beverage. This is a FREE program, excluding the $6 park entrance fee. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Pollinator WednesdayTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Join County Executive Steuart Pittman, Councilwoman Allison Pickard, and panelists Wednesday, January 26 for a virtual discussion to learn about the revitalization and redevelopment plans for Glen Burnie.
*Call to Order
*Approval of Agenda
*Approval of Minutes (January 12, 2022)
An Ordinance concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Board of Education Security Related Upgrades & Maintenance Backlog – Funds Transfer
Presentation from Office of Budget Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
Analysis of Testimony
*PAB Deliberation and Recommendation
Water Sewer Master Plan Amendment: West County Elementary School Site
Presentation from Long Range Planning Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
* Indicates Planning Advisory Board discussion. No public comment will be received during these items.
How to attend this meeting:
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. After registering to attend the Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar. If you require assistance registering for the Zoom, call 410-222-7432.
The Department of Recreation and Parks will accept written testimony on the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan at [email protected] from December 15, 2021 through February 28, 2022. To provide written testimony for PAB consideration, please submit your comments to [email protected] from January 12 through January 24, 2022.
Requests for more information and assistance for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request at least one week prior to the meeting. For assistance, please contact Office of Planning and Zoning, at (410) 222-7450, Voice/Maryland Relay 7-1-1.
*Call to Order
*Approval of Agenda
*Approval of Minutes (January 12, 2022)
An Ordinance concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Board of Education Security Related Upgrades & Maintenance Backlog – Funds Transfer
Presentation from Office of Budget Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan
Analysis of Testimony
*PAB Deliberation and Recommendation
Water Sewer Master Plan Amendment: West County Elementary School Site
Presentation from Long Range Planning Staff
*PAB Deliberation and Decision
* Indicates Planning Advisory Board discussion. No public comment will be received during these items.
How to attend this meeting:
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. After registering to attend the Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar. If you require assistance registering for the Zoom, call 410-222-7432.
The Department of Recreation and Parks will accept written testimony on the Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan at [email protected] from December 15, 2021 through February 28, 2022. To provide written testimony for PAB consideration, please submit your comments to [email protected] from January 12 through January 24, 2022.
Members of the public who are interested in observing this meeting can contact James Kitchin at [email protected] for the meeting link and additional information.
Please register to join us via Zoom using the link below for the District 6 Town Hall. Residents in attendance will be given two minutes each to share public testimony about what they would like funded in the county budget. All budget town halls will be streamed live to facebook.com/aacoexec where residents will be able to watch them in full after the meeting, and provide written comments.
Field Work FridaysTime:9:00am - 12:00pmLocations:
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.
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Trails and Tails HikeTime:11:00am - 12:30pmLocations:
South River Farm Park
Details:Bring your pup on a leash for a guided hike of South River Farms. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. To register for this program call 410-222-1978, email [email protected], or register online at https://forms.gle/Fx3L4sGSC3cZa9rq5
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.
Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild MeetingTime:7:00pm - 10:00pmLocations:
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.
