4/11/26 Water Quality Monitoring Hike Sign-Up

Water Quality Monitoring in the Hellen Creek Nature & Wildlife Preserve

Saturday, April 11th, 2026 in Lusby, MD. Morning and Afternoon Guided Hikes
Support Calvert County's Annual Water Quality Blitz!

Activity Leader: Bruce Fall, Director, Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust

Join us for an educational hike to visit four local streams to collect water quality samples, engaging attendees in hands-on monitoring and learning about watershed stewardship while supporting Calvert County’s annual Water Quality Blitz.

Date: Saturday, April 11th

Time: There will be a Morning Hike (9-11:30am) and an Afternoon Hike (Noon to 3pm). Participants can sign up for either or both.

Morning Hikes (9-11:30am): Two educational hikes to monitoring locations: H1, H4B and H5 stream sites to collect water quality samples and engage attendees in hands-on monitoring techniques and learning about watershed stewardship.

Please note: H1 is relatively easy to hike to, however H4B and H5 will require advanced hiking experience. We will be following uneven, primitive trails through trees and brush. Knee boots or waterproof footwear required.

Morning Hike Locations:
- Morning Hike to H1: meet at H1 Hike Starting Point at 8:45am.
- Morning Hike to H4B and H5: meet in the parking lot of the Starbucks in Lusby at 9:45am. From there we will consolidate cars and drive ~0.5 mile to hiking location at wastewater treatment plant.
Afternoon Hikes (12-3pm): Educational hikes to monitoring locations: H3, H2 & H2B stream sites to collect water quality samples and engage attendees in hands-on monitoring techniques and learning about watershed stewardship.

Please note: Hikes to H2, H2B and H5 will require advanced hiking experience. We will be following uneven, primitive trails through trees and brush. Knee boots or waterproof footwear required.

Afternoon Hike Locations:
- Afternoon Hike to H2 and H2B: meet in the parking lot of the Starbucks in Lusby at 11:45am. From there we will consolidate cars and drive to hiking location at wastewater treatment plant.
- Afternoon Hike to H3: meet at 11785 Clifton Dr. at 1:45pm.
PLEASE NOTE:

1. All hikers must complete a waiver, provided below.

2. Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust will contact you in the case of cancellation due to inclement weather.
Step 1: Attendee Information

Please provide us with your contact information.
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Can we text you in the case of cancellation due to inclement weather?*

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Which section(s) of the Water Quality Hikes will you be joining us for?*

Morning Hike (1000yd hike, Site H1) - meet at 8:45amMorning Hike (2.5 mile hike, Sites H4B and H5) - meet at 9:45amAfternoon Hike (1 mile hike, Sites H2 and H2B) - meet at 11:45pmAfternoon Hike (0.75 mile hike, Site H3) - meet at 1:45pm
Step 2: Additional Attendees

You can sign up one additional person per form submission. Please have any additional attendees in your group submit a separate form.
Number of Additional Attendees (excluding yourself)*

Step 3: Complete Guided Hike Waiver

All hike attendees will need to upload a waiver below or bring a completed waiver to the hike with them. Minors will need their waivers signed by a parent or guardian.
To complete your waiver, please click on the blue text fields in the PDF below and enter your information. When finished, download the PDF (select "with your changes"). If you are signing up on behalf of others, please complete and download a waiver for each person.
Please upload your completed waiver(s) here.

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Did you have any trouble downloading and submitting your waiver(s) digitally?*

No, I was able to upload my completed volunteer waiver(s).Yes. I will print out my volunteer waiver(s), complete/sign, and bring along with me to the guided hike.
Please click "Submit" to complete your sign-up. We look forward to seeing you at the hike!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email brucewfall@gmail.com to get in touch with Bruce Fall, Director of Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust.

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Water Quality Monitoring in the Hellen Creek Nature & Wildlife Preserve

Step 1: Attendee Information

Step 2: Additional Attendees

Step 3: Complete Guided Hike Waiver

Please click "Submit" to complete your sign-up. We look forward to seeing you at the hike!