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Anita C Leight Estuary Center
700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, Maryland, United States
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About the Anita C Leight Estuary Center
The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, located at 700 Otter Point Road in Abingdon, Maryland, is a local government office, park, and tourist attraction offering a variety of outdoor activities and educational programs. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, crafts, hiking, summer camp, nature education, animal encounters, research, and more at this beautiful estuary center.
The Otter Point Creek Alliance is the volunteer group that supports the staff in creating fun and educational programs, maintaining the grounds, exhibits, and trails, and ensuring a safe and accessible environment for all visitors. Guests can hike or paddle the trails, visit exhibits, meet the animals, and get involved in protecting natural resources through volunteering opportunities.
The visitor center features hands-on exhibits about Chesapeake Bay ecology and local flora and fauna, as well as a Discovery Room with a freshwater turtle pond and other critters. The two miles of hiking trails wind through upland forests of black gum and maple trees, providing a peaceful escape into nature.
The center is part of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, which aims to empower and inspire stewards of Maryland's natural places through research, education, and community engagement. The Harford County Government supports the center's mission to serve the needs and protect the interests of its residents.
Thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Trust for their Capacity Building Award, which helped make the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center's website possible. Visit this unique institution to explore and learn about the beauty and importance of Maryland's estuaries.
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700 Otter Point Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009, United States
Opening hours of Anita C Leight Estuary Center
Monday:
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday:
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday:
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday:
08:30 - 16:30
Friday:
08:30 - 16:30
Saturday:
09:00 - 16:30
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Anita C Leight Estuary Center
"We were so pleasantly surprised when we started walking down the path and came across a nature playground. Had to be the cutest thing we ever saw. Instead of having a sandbox, it had small stone in it! The box was quite large! Musical chimes to play. A canoe to play in and pretend going somewhere! We plan on going back to have lunch with our great grand son on a nice day. We highly recommend a visit and see for yourself how nice it is!"
"Beautiful well kept trails, clearly marked trails with a plethora of wilderness to enjoy"
"Well maintained trails with lots of views of the water. A nice spot for a walk through the woods."
"a beautiful little discovery for me. this was my first visit here, and i was completely impressed with the network of cute and simple trails that are close to the water."
"I went with my wife and 6 year old. The hiking trails are well marked with benches spread throughout. There are trail maps available at the main building to help guide people. My only complaint is there are no trash bins on the trails. There was a decent amount of litter along the paths that I walked, and while I don't mind picking up some other person's trash, there wasn't anywhere to put it. Make sure you take a backpack or bag."
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