The nature center is open from 9 am to 5 pm and publishes a quarterly calendar of public programs.

Marshy Point Park contains 8 miles of trails, a boat dock, and a canoe launch.

[2] Exhibits in the nature center and surrounding park provide close encounters with native wildlife and describe the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding habitats.

Groundbreaking began on the center on October 20, 1998, enabled by a $2.7 million grant.

[4] In 2000, the state of Maryland spent $2 million to purchase the trails behind the center.