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.
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.
Have fun on the water and help clean up the Patuxent River. We will paddle the Patuxent and Western Branch picking up trash along the way. Trips are 4 hours long and include: general orientation, basic paddling lesson, up to 0.5 mile walk to canoes, launching canoes, and paddling. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for 2 to 2.5 hours. Children must be at least 7 years old, and under 13 must be accompanied by two paddling adults. The child will sit in the middle of the canoe with adults paddling. The Patuxent River is a relatively slow moving river, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe through the water. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and wear closed toe shoes that can get wet & muddy. Free.
Registration required: ActiveNet Online registration#26673. For questions, call 410-222-8006 or email [email protected].
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.
Family Day at Historic Hancock's ResolutionTime:1:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Historic Hancock’s Resolution
Details:Photo essays of Hancock and Cook family members, a display of family recipes and slices of favorite traditional cakes that the family made. Bring a chair and join the family for family day. Our WALKING TOUR will be available with COVID19 distancing rules and restrictions in place.
The type of music that Guava Jelly delivers is unlike most other local performers. The band is a Caribbean-infused trio whose reggae vibes are woven throughout the fabric of the band’s wide diversity of music. For the last 10 years cross-generational audiences across the region have swayed and danced to this dynamic trio. Guava
Jelly is an eclectic mix of cultural backgrounds reflecting the music they play.
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.
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.
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.
The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:
Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery
Janet Ewing,Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery
Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021
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.
This meeting of the Planning Advisory Board has been canceled.
The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) makes advisory recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Officer and the County Council relating to the Master Plan, the zoning maps, and rules and regulations relating to zoning.
Park PollinatorsTime:11:00am - 12:30pmLocations:
Kinder Farm Park
Details:Join a Park Ranger to learn about our park's local pollinators and learn ways to help support these pollinators in your own backward. Discover Monarch Butterflies, bees, bats and birds while learning about the importance of conservation of habitat and plants that these pollinators depend on. We will explore the wildflower meadow with stops at the milkweed patches and pollinator habitat areas of Kinder Farm. All ages welcome. No program fee, however gate fees apply. Registration required: 410-222-6115 or email rpfurr27@ aacounty.org.
Rabies clinics at Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control resumed beginning Thursday May 14, 2020. Effective Thursday June 11, 2020 Animal Care & Control will be resuming microchip implantations. The procedures have been modified to comply with social distancing, restrictions on gatherings and to ensure the health well being of citizens and Animal Care & Control team members/contractors as best we can. We have been adjusting the clinic each week to find the most effective and efficient ways of providing the services and we will continue to review in an attempt to improve the process. We continue to ask for your patience as we work out the kinks of this new process.
Animal Care & Control will be pre-scheduling the services by appointment. Go to https://www.aacounty.org/departments/animal-control/rabies-clinic-scheduling/index.html to request an appointment. We apologize but the number of citizens/animals serviced will be limited however we believe the number of appointments available is commensurate with the current need.
A few things to note:
Clinic attendees MUST BE Anne Arundel County County Residents and are limited to bringing two (2) pets per appointment.
Attendees WILL NOT be allowed inside Animal Care & Control as the building is CLOSED to the public
Attendees MUST remain in their vehicle unless/until instructed otherwise by our team member
Attendees MUST be wearing a mask over their mouth & nose (even when 6 feet or greater from our team members)
All dogs MUST BE ON A 6 FOOT LEASH (attendees will be given instructions on how to transfer the animal to our team member while ensuring social distancing)
All cats MUST BE IN A CARRIER (attendees will be given instructions on how to transfer the animal to our team member while ensuring social distancing)
Attendees MUST remain at least 6 feet from our team members and MAY NOT linger outside their vehicle.
Animal Care & Control WILL NOT be offering these services (for the time being) for animals that require a muzzle or “do best” when handled by their owner for safety reasons. Please contact your regular full service veterinarian for assistance.
Attendees will be providing ALL necessary information regarding themselves, their animal and identifying information about their vehicle when the appointment is made.
Payment will be made OVER THE PHONE and proof of ID must be provided when we call to provide your appointment time. An AACACC team member will call you to obtain payment and provide your appointment time between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
If you are not here on the correct date and at the time of your appointment you will be rescheduled for another date/time
License renewals must be mailed in
Rabies Vaccination cost is $5.00.
Microchip Implantation is $20.00
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.
Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
The gallery is located within the Park Visitors Center. Featured artists shall be:
Jen Sterling, Paintings, Willow Gallery
Janet Ewing,Second Act: For The Love of Art, Garden Gallery
Artist "Meet and Greet" on August 29, 2021
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.
Re-Entry Program Graduation & Awards CeremonyTime:2:00pm - 4:00pmLocations:
Severn Covenant Church (20 Gambrills Road)
Details:Please join us Friday, September 24th at 2 p.m. at the Severn Covenant Church (20 Gambrills Road) for an awards presentation led by Mr. Matthews honoring the hard work of this first re-entry class
Explore the important role of the forts along the Patapsco River with Scott Sheads (NPS - Fort McHenry) and Raymond Scott (Friends of Fort Howard Park). Hear stories of courage and determination from the War of 1812 and the Spanish-American War.
Gather around a campfire at one of your favorite parks this fall for a series of engaging and informative
chats. Each week Park Rangers and local experts will lead discussions on a different theme, exploring topics about wildlife, conservation, history, survival skills, folklore and more. Bring a portable camp chair and share s’mores and stories by the fire, or sit back, relax and enjoy the evening. A $5.00 registration fee covers program costs. Prepackaged s’mores supplies will be provided. Guest speakers and topics will be announced via social media.
Please register online. $5/participant. Open to those aged 5 and up (children aged 5 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult). #27032
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Fall Plant SaleTime:9:00am - 2:00pmLocations:
Historic London Town and Gardens
Details:The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for London Town. All proceeds go to support the gardens at London Town.
Discover the abundant wildlife and plants at the wetlands of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. We will paddle the Patuxent River and some of the smaller branches to look for beavers, muskrats, osprey, bald eagles, red winged black birds, ducks, and many other animals. See the beautiful colors of plants blooming in the wetlands and along the river’s edge. Children must be at least 7 years old, and under 13 must be accompanied by two paddling adults. The child will sit in the middle of the canoe with adults paddling. Trips are 4 hours long and include: general orientation, basic paddling lesson, up to 0.5 mile walk to canoes/kayaks, launching canoes, and paddling. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for 2 to 2.5 hours. The Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe or kayak through the water. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and wear closed toe shoes that can get wet & muddy. $20 per person.
Registration required. Online ActiveNet registration#26672. For questions, call 410-222-8006 or email [email protected].
Fall is a great time of year to find wild mushrooms. Join a ranger and learn how to identify types of mushrooms that grow wild right here in Anne Arundel County. Learn all about them and learn about ones that are even edible! Wear shoes you don’t mind getting muddy and dress for the weather. Wear a mask. To register for this program call 410-222-1978, e-mail [email protected], or register online at https://tinyurl.com/yyr9yspl
Equinox HikeTime:5:00pm - 7:00pmLocations:
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Details:Join Master Naturalist, Mike Quilan, to welcome the arrival of fall and celebrate the changing seasons on this rare opportunity to visit the Sanctuary after hours. The hike will end at the Observation Deck, a great vantage point to observe the spectacular sunset. All ages. Free with $6 per vehicle park admission. To register go to www.jugbay. org/calendar and click on the event.
