ACLT Calendar of Events

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February 2010

20 - Guided Winter Hike at Double Oak: Join ACLT for a strenuous guided hike on the Goldstein Bay Farm Trail. This strenuous hike (3.25-mile round trip) will feature hilly terrain and beautiful panoramic views of Parkers Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. Meet at Double Oak Farm at 1:30pm until 3:30pm.
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27 - Vine Vindicator Work Day: Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.

March 2010

27 - Hiking Trail Maintenance Day: Combined Hiking Trail Maintenance Day & Vine Vindicators - Join us as the spring hiking season begins and we clear and maintain some of the ACLT trails from 9am to 12 noon. Volunteers needed for chainsawing, scrub clearing, invasive removal, etc. Work locations to be announced. Water, equipment and lunch will be provided. Please register in advance or call the office to RSVP.
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28 - Barn Work Day: Join the Barn Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic Barns. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile.

April 2010

10 - Canoe Guide Training: Enjoy canoeing or kayaking? Ever considered being a volunteer canoe guide for the ACLT? Every year from spring until fall the ACLT hosts guided canoe trips on Parkers Creek. Trips are scheduled at different times of the day on Saturday or Sunday (depending on the tide) and take about three hours. Join us for this canoe guide training at Warrior's Rest Nature Preserve: Canoe trip for guides 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (lunch provided) and training 1 - 2 p.m. Learn to be a canoe guide on Parkers Creek for the 2010 canoe season. Dress in appropriate clothing to go paddling.
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17 - Earth Day Celebration: Volunteer crews will be working along roadsides and on selected projects. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the ACLT South side trailhead barn off of Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. Many volunteers are needed. Volunteers will be rewarded with a picnic at 12 noon. Come join us!
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24 - Spring Guided Hike on Gravatt East: This will be a leisurely guided walk to view spring wildflowers and early migratory birds. Bring your binoculars and meet at 9:00 a.m. sharp at the ACLT Barn, Scientists' Cliffs Rd., Port Republic, MD. Hike will last until approx. 11 a.m. Hike will be rain or shine unless thunderstorms occur.
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24 - Children's Guided Hike: Bring your kids and enjoy a leisurely guided hike on the ACLT's south side trails from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon. Please register online or with the office at 410-414-3400.
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25 - Barn Work Day: Join the Barn Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic Barns. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile.

May 2010

8 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call us at 410-414-3400 or e-mail us at info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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22 - Vine Vindicator Work Day: Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. 9am-Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.
23 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call us at 410-414-3400 or e-mail us at info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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June 2010

12 - Parkers Creek to Flag Ponds Kayak Trip: Paddle from Parkers Creek to Flag Ponds along the Calvert Cliffs shoreline. Join ACLT and the Calvert County Natural Resource Division on this 7 1/2 mile journey. Call Battle Creek Nature Center at 410-535-5327 to register. Limited to 25 people.
19 - Vine Vindicator Work Day: Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. 9am-Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.
26 - Guided Canoe Trip: Enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call the ACLT office at 410-414-3400 or e-mail us at info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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July 2010

10 - Guided Canoe Trip: Enjoy a tour of Parkers Creek from 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call the ACLT office at 410-414-3400 or e-mail info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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24 - Vine Vindicator Work Day: Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. 9am-Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.
25 - Barn Work Day: Join the Barn Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic Barns. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile.

August 2010

7 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call us at (410) 414-3400 or e-mail info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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14 - Vine Vindicator Training Day: Learn to recognize non-native invasive plant species and properly remove them to improve habitat for unique and rare native species. Training will include an overview of the problem of invasive plants, in depth identification of common species in our watersheds and some hands-on training on removal techniques. Part of the session will be in the conference room and part will be outdoors so dress for the weather. Please let the office know if you are planning to attend.
15 - Double Oak Hunt Club Meeting: DOHC Meeting & Qualifications at the ACLT Office

September 2010

11 - Arboretum Work Day: Join the Arboretum Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic trees at Warrior's Rest Sanctuary. Work includes invasive vine removal, mulching, mowing & pruning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile.
18 - Vine Vindicator Work Day: Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. 9am-Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.
18 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call us at (410) 414-3400 or e-mail us at info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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25 - Silent Auction and Dinner Celebration: ACLT members and their guests are invited to enjoy a harvest meal. Attendees can bid at the silent & live auction, enjoy music and an evening with your neighbors. Due to limited seating, the purchase of tickets in advance is necessary for ACLT members and guests. For more information on the event or how to become an ACLT member, contact the ACLT office at Double Oak Farm: 410-414-3400 or info@acltweb.org.
26 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call us at 410-414-3400 or e-mail us at info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek.
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October 2010

9 - Patuxent River Appreciation Days PRAD: Learn about the importance and beauty of the Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay, and their adjoining waterways. For more information on PRAD, please visit the Calvert Marine Museum at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
24 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic Harvest Moon tour of Parkers Creek. Reservations are required. Please call us at (410) 414-3400 or e-mail info@acltweb.org for more information. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Trip will be from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m to see the full moon rising!!
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24 - Barn Work Day: Join the Barn Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic Barns. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile.
30 - Vine Vindicator Work Day: Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants species. Meet at the ACLT south side trailhead barn on Scientists' Cliffs Road, Port Republic. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity.
31 - Fall Colors Hike at Double Oak Farm: Join us for a hike through the woods and enjoy the fall colors 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
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December 2010

5 - Arboretum Work Day: Join the Arboretum Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic trees at Warrior's Rest Sanctuary. On this day, volunteers will work to trim the evergreens in preparation for the annual greens sale and hayride. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile. 1pm - 4pm
11 - Greens Sale & Beach Hayride: Purchase fresh cut evergreens for holiday decorations, drink hot cider and take a hayride to the beach from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Greens Sale benefits Warrior's Rest Sanctuary.

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