ACLT Calendar of Events

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June 2013

22 - Guided Canoe Trip: Enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 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. Rain date on Sunday, June 23.
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July 2013

20 - 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 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. Rain date of Sunday, July 21.
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August 2013

3 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 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. Rain date of Sunday, August 4th.
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24 - Walk Along the Bay Membership Event: Take a walk along the Bay with Smithsonian Marine Biologist Denise Breitburg and Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grassroots Restoration Coordinator Marcy Damon Time: TBD This event is a special thank-you incentive for new members who join the American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) (and for current members who recruit a new member). Registration required. For more information contact Kady at 410-414-3400 or email: info@acltweb.org
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September 2013

7 - Arboretum Work Day: Join the Holly Arboretum Volunteer Crew as they maintain these historic trees at Warrior's Rest Sanctuary. Registration required. Work includes invasive vine removal, mulching, mowing & pruning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile.
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7 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 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. Rain date on Sunday, September 8th.
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20 - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner: Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night to honor and thank our dedicated volunteers. Attendance by invitation only. Friday 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
21 - Guided Canoe Trip: Enjoy a tour of Parkers Creek from 3:30 a.m.- 6:30 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. Rain date on Sunday, September 22nd.
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28 - 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. Training with lunch included from 9am - 2pm. Registration required.
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October 2013

5 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 2pm - 5pm. 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. Rain date on Sunday, October 6th.
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12 - 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.
19 - Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. 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. Rain date of Sunday, October 20th.
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26 - 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 - 12Noon. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please contact the office for program updates due to weather conditions.
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27 - 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. Registration required. Dogs are not permitted on guided tours.
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November 2013

2 - Silent Auction and Dinner Celebration: Join ACLT for our 18th Annual Dinner & Auction Celebration, Saturday November 2nd, 2013! More details to follow.

December 2013

1 - 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. Registration required. Bring work gloves, clippers and a smile. 1pm - 4pm
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6 - Greens Sale Prep Day and Wreath-Making Workshop: Join in on ACLT's prep day and Wreath-making workshop on Friday, December 6th from 10am - 3pm at Warrior's Rest Sanctuary in Port Republic, MD. Pay $25.00 to make at least 2 wreaths (one of which you can take home with you on Friday) OR donate all your handmade wreaths to the Greens Sale and join us for free! Lunch provided for all registered participants. Please call Kady at the office at 410-414-3400 for more information.
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7 - 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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