American Chestnut Land Trust

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Connecting People with the Land

Free access to 22 miles of trails across a 3,400 acre preserve, guided canoe trips on the beautiful Parkers Creek, regenerative farming that benefits a local food pantry. ACLT is dedicated to land conservation and to the community.

Explore the Land

explore-the-land-2Enjoy guided canoe trips & 22 miles of trails

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Care for the Land

care-for-the-landHelp the land, the wildlife & the mission

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Farm the Land

farm-the-landDonating earth-friendly produce to food pantries

 DOUBLE OAK FARM

Upcoming Events

 JULY

  • 4th thru Labor Day – Passport to Preservation
    • When: July 4th thru September 6th
    • What: Participants visit local breweries & wineries and get their passports stamped (receive discounts on beer and wine), enter to win prizes donated by venues.
    • Where: Several Calvert County breweries and wineries
    • Fee: $20/person. Special pricing for new members.
    • REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

AUGUST

  • 28th – Guided Evening Hike – Farewell to Summer
    • When: August 28th (rain date: August 29th) 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
    • What: Group Hike led by Master Naturalists
    • Where: Turkey Trail, North Side Trailhead
    • Fee: FREE

See full Calendar of Events Here.

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23 hours ago

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Attention ACLT Community! If you (or your kids/grandkids) like frogs and art projects, one of our CCC interns, Nicole Stevens, could use some help decorating "toad abodes" and "treefrog tubes" this coming Monday! Toad abodes are flowerpots turned sideways and buried approx. 1" into the ground as a spot for toads to hide, and treefrog tubes are vertical PVC pipes for resting spots for treefrogs (such as our native gray and green treefrogs). Nicole has lots of paint and stamps, as well as seashells and ribbon that can be glued on these items for decoration.

If you would like to help, please email Nicole at nicole@acltweb.org. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables in the Natural Play Space at 2 pm on Monday, July 26th!

Attached is a sign that will be set up in the Natural Play Space near these amphibian shelters and it includes more information about the project if you'd like to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

Attention ACLT Community! If you (or your kids/grandkids) like frogs and art projects, one of our CCC interns, Nicole Stevens, could use some help decorating toad abodes and treefrog tubes this coming Monday! Toad abodes are flowerpots turned sideways and buried approx. 1 into the ground as a spot for toads to hide, and treefrog tubes are vertical PVC pipes for resting spots for treefrogs (such as our native gray and green treefrogs). Nicole has lots of paint and stamps, as well as seashells and ribbon that can be glued on these items for decoration. If you would like to help, please email Nicole at nicole@acltweb.org. Volunteers will meet at the picnic tables in the Natural Play Space at 2 pm on Monday, July 26th! Attached is a sign that will be set up in the Natural Play Space near these amphibian shelters and it includes more information about the project if youd like to learn more.
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2 days ago

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One of our fabulous rock painters came up with the clever idea to paint rocks with the letters A-C-L-T on them. Collect all 4 and post a pic, and we'll give you a neck gaiter! A set was hidden on the south side trails this morning, but don't worry if you only find one or two - more will be hidden soon! #acltrocks ... See MoreSee Less

One of our fabulous rock painters came up with the clever idea to paint rocks with the letters A-C-L-T on them. Collect all 4 and post a pic, and well give you a neck gaiter! A set was hidden on the south side trails this morning, but dont worry if you only find one or two - more will be hidden soon! #acltrocks
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Thanks, Jan Jarema Degeneffe - and please thank Jim for the idea! They're so cute!

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT

3 days ago

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We have spots open on the guided canoe trip coming up next Saturday, July 31st, 8-11am! Register here: https://form.jotform.com/210744477327156 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Are you up for a challenge? Take the #BuyLocalChallenge! All you have to do is support local farms and producers by choosing to buy and enjoy local foods every day during Buy Local Week, July 17 through 25, 2021. Read more about the positive impact of buying local in our latest blog post featuring two of our favorite places to buy local: Chesapeake's Bounty and Swann Farms AND participating in ACLT's Passport to Preservation is a perfect way to buy local beer and wine! ... See MoreSee Less

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Take the Buy Local Challenge and Please Your Palate! July 15, 2021 By crm By Greg Bowen, Executive Director This little green peninsula known as Calvert County is emerging as a local food paradise and...
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2 weeks ago

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Asking for any herpetologist to tell me is there anyway I can save what I think are skink eggs? They were in my potato bags as I was harvesting them. I think they were more eggs. I also think I scared mom when she jumped out at me.
1) is there anyway I can return them back to the mother?
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Asking for any herpetologist to tell me is there anyway I can save what I think are skink eggs? They were in my potato bags as I was harvesting them. I think they were more eggs. I also think I scared mom when she jumped out at me. 1) is there anyway I can return them back to the mother? 2) Will they survive? 3) is there someone else you can refer me to if you can’t answer me?Image attachment
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2 weeks ago

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The weather today and tomorrow is perfect for enjoying a refreshing beverage at one of our participating venues! Sign up today! https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less

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ACLT's Passport to Preservation July 4th thruSeptember 6th, 2021 Supporting ACLT & Local Agri-Businesses! … & having some Summer fun too! For the 2nd year, ACLT is partnering with local breweries an...
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#FindYourChesapeake with a new set of Trips & Tips!

Take a paddle trip at Parkers Creek, explore Machicomoco State Park, celebrate Latino Conservation Day, and more. For even more events and resources, follow the link below.

www.findyourchesapeake.com/trip-ideas/…

National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Virginia State Parks Friends of Masonville Cove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Chesapeake Bay Field Office Living Classrooms Foundation Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Baltimore Museum of Industry St. Clement's Island Museum Calvert Marine Museum National Aquarium Susquehanna Greenway Partnership ... See MoreSee Less

#FindYourChesapeake with a new set of Trips & Tips! Take a paddle trip at Parkers Creek, explore Machicomoco State Park, celebrate Latino Conservation Day, and more. For even more events and resources, follow the link below. www.findyourchesapeake.com/trip-ideas/article/featured-tips-this-week National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Virginia State Parks Friends of Masonville Cove U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Chesapeake Bay Field Office Living Classrooms Foundation Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Baltimore Museum of Industry St. Clements Island Museum Calvert Marine Museum National Aquarium Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
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3 weeks ago

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If your holiday weekend plans include a hike at American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT, keep an eye out for patriotic #acltrocks! And a few nature rocks too! ... See MoreSee Less

If your holiday weekend plans include a hike at American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT, keep an eye out for patriotic #acltrocks! And a few nature rocks too!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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My children found a few on their hike today and each brought one home. They were excited. Thank you! 🤗

Incredibly lovely rock paintings !!!!!! Treasure !!!!

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their cover photo.

3 weeks ago

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BEGINS THIS SUNDAY JULY 4TH AND RUNS UNTIL LABOR DAY!! Get your passport today! Go to: bit.ly/ACLTPassport ... See MoreSee Less

BEGINS THIS SUNDAY JULY 4TH AND RUNS UNTIL LABOR DAY!! Get your passport today! Go to: bit.ly/ACLTPassport
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Are there any hiking groups that meet on cooler afternoons or weekend mornings?

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3 weeks ago

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WARNING! The electric fence surrounding the garden at Double Oak Farm has been fixed! Please use caution! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sounds like a shocking situation. 😁

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4 weeks ago

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Tom and Audrey, one of the Chesapeake Bay's top celebrity couples, have welcomed a baby. And because they live their lives in front of a live-streaming webcam, fans got to see the very moment their…
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American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their cover photo.

4 weeks ago

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Butterflies visiting flowers at Double Oak Farm. Photo credit: Linda Carrillo, ACLT's 12 Hikes in '21 member. ... See MoreSee Less

Butterflies visiting flowers at Double Oak Farm. Photo credit: Linda Carrillo, ACLTs 12 Hikes in 21 member.
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What flowers are these pls?

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4 weeks ago

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ARE YOU TRAINING YET?!? We're just over 3 months away from ACLT's "Triathlon With A Twist"! Here are a couple of articles to help you train for each segment of the race:

Paddling: A Home Workout to Stay in Paddling Shape: https://outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/…

Running/Biking (skip the swimming advice): https://verywellfit.com/the-complete-beginners-gui… ... See MoreSee Less

ARE YOU TRAINING YET?!? Were just over 3 months away from ACLTs Triathlon With A Twist! Here are a couple of articles to help you train for each segment of the race: Paddling: A Home Workout to Stay in Paddling Shape: https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/health-and-safety/home-workout-for-paddling/ Running/Biking (skip the swimming advice): https://www.verywellfit.com/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-sprint-triathlon-training-4172578
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Is there a registration link?

Holly Dilatush

4 weeks ago

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Fun adventure! m a group hike yesterday (American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT)

Fun adventure! (especially fun because a little one joined our group, and she spied so many interesting things the rest of us might have missed) ... See MoreSee Less

Fun adventure! m a group hike yesterday (American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT) Fun adventure! (especially fun because a little one joined our group, and she spied so many interesting things the rest of us might have missed)Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Trail Conditions

North Side Trails:
All trails open.

South Side Trails:
Swamp Trail is permanently closed.

Prince Frederick to Bay Trail:
Open.

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