American Chestnut Land Trust

a land conservancy

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Guided Canoe Trips up Pristine Parkers Creek
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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.

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Upcoming Events

  1. 12 Hikes in ’22 Hiking Challenge

    January 1 - December 31

  2. Guided Early Morning Hike-Date TBD

    July 1 - July 31

  3. July Full Moon Hike (Members Only)

    July 13, 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm

  4. August Full Moon (Members Only)

    August 11, 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

  5. Farewell to Summer Early Morning Hike

    August 26 - August 31

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12 spots left on the July 9th canoe trip, 10am-1pm. Don't miss out, register now! https://form.jotform.com/ACLTForms/… ... See MoreSee Less

12 spots left on the July 9th canoe trip, 10am-1pm. Dont miss out, register now! https://form.jotform.com/ACLTForms/canoe-trip-registration-form-july-9
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ACLT is switching to electric yard tools - are you? An event better solution: convert more of your lawn to native trees, shrubs, plants and low-maintenance groundcover. This allows more water to soak into the soil, provides food and shelter for wildlife and reduces the harmful air pollution emitted by lawn equipment. AND you'll save on grass seed and fertilizer, and give your aching back a break from those weekly grass-cutting chores! ... See MoreSee Less

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For clean air and a clean Chesapeake, electrify your lawn care

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There’s a good chance, if you use a gas-powered lawn mower, that maintaining your lawn is worse for the environment than your morning commute. In some cases, far worse.
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Congratulations to ACLT's Class of 2022 Maryland Master Naturalists! Want to know more about the Maryland Master Naturalist Program at ACLT? Interested in joining next year's class? See details here: https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to ACLT's Class of 2022 Maryland Master Naturalists! Want to know more about the Maryland Master Naturalist Program at ACLT? Interested in joining next year's class? See details here: https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to ACLTs Class of 2022 Maryland Master Naturalists! Want to know more about the Maryland Master Naturalist Program at ACLT? Interested in joining next years class? See details here: https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/maryland-master-naturalist-class-at-aclt/
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What a great group! Best of luck in serving our community!

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NOT AGAIN!?! We are really sorry to have to keep changing this, but the spraying of the meadows is very weather-dependent, and now they're calling for a chance of rain on Wednesday, so we've postponed it (hopefully for the final time) to FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH.

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Mai I ask what is targeted by the spraying? I'm just curious. Thank you

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NOT AGAIN!?! We are really sorry to have to keep changing this, but the spraying of the meadows is very weather-dependent, and now they're calling for a chance of rain on Wednesday, so we've postponed it (hopefully for the final time) to FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH.

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NOT AGAIN!?! We are really sorry to have to keep changing this, but the spraying of the meadows is very weather-dependent, and now theyre calling for a chance of rain on Wednesday, so weve postponed it (hopefully for the final time) to FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH. Please help us spread the word. Here is a direct link to this post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=396335352531497&set=a.360838256081207
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Happy Pollinator Week! The flowers at Double Oak Farm and the milkweed patch next to it are a-buzzing with pollinators! Read up on how important our pollinators are to our survival and what YOU can do to attract more to your yard: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinators ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Pollinator Week! The flowers at Double Oak Farm and the milkweed patch next to it are a-buzzing with pollinators! Read up on how important our pollinators are to our survival and what YOU can do to attract more to your yard: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinators
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Please note change of date/time. Also - please join the ACLT's Parkers Creek Challenge Triathlon Group! ... See MoreSee Less

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Trail Conditions

North Side Trails:
All trails open.

South Side Trails:
All trails open.

Prince Frederick to Bay Trail:
Open.

Trail MAP and rules

 

 

Upcoming Events

  1. 12 Hikes in ’22 Hiking Challenge

    January 1 - December 31

  2. Guided Early Morning Hike-Date TBD

    July 1 - July 31

  3. July Full Moon Hike (Members Only)

    July 13, 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm

  4. August Full Moon (Members Only)

    August 11, 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

  5. Farewell to Summer Early Morning Hike

    August 26 - August 31

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