


Hunting Season in Session
September 8, 2023-February 3, 2024
See Website for Full Details
Stay safe on ACLT's trails by reviewing the full hunting season calendar.

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
Enjoy guided canoe trips & 22 miles of trails
Care for the Land
Help the land, the wildlife & the mission
Farm the Land
Donating earth-friendly produce to food pantries
Calendar of Events
ACLT has lots of fun events planned for 2023!
Click here to view the full Calendar of Events.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
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American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their profile picture. 5 days ago Holiday Rocks! (Several not pictured because they've already been hidden on the trails!) Thanks again to our rock-painter extraordinaire, Jan Jarema Degeneffe! Find them on all of our trails and post a pic with the hashtag #acltrocks! ... See MoreSee Less Thank you Jan!! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their cover photo. 5 days ago ACLT's Community Cookbook, "A Culinary Trail" truly was a labor of love for everyone involved in its creation. Read more here... American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 5 days ago Thank you to all the artists who came out to paint during ACLT's Annual Wreath & Greens Sale! We were happy to have you there! ... See MoreSee Less This content isn't available right now It’s beautiful!!! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 7 days ago Uh-oh! Just found out from our supplier that TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER ACLT MERCH IF YOU WANT IT BY CHRISTMAS!!! https://wearyourspiritwarehouse.com/aclt/shop/home American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 7 days ago Read our latest Blog Post written by Darlene Harrod, Board of Directors Member and Cookbook Committee Chair. Learn about all the hard work that went into creating ACLT's Community Cookbook ... and order your copy today! https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their profile picture. 1 week ago These beautifully carved two-layer wooden ornaments will be on sale at ACLT's Annual Wreath & Greens Sale on Saturday, December 2nd! There is a limited supply, so get there early - these are sure to sell out quickly! Sale is from 11am to 1pm at @ACLT's South Side Trailhead (1985 Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic, MD) ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 weeks ago Get your hand-made wreath & greens on Dec. 2nd 11am-1pm at the South Side Trailhead! Our Wednesday Woods Workers cut the greens fresh this week and our volunteers are working all weekend to create beautiful wreaths and greens! Get there early - we sell out fast! Thank you to all our loyal volunteers! ... See MoreSee Less Amazing volunteers! Great Job. I’m looking forward to buying a wreath! Jan, you are fabulous !!!!!!!!!! Love I need three cookbooks. I plan to pick them up on the 2nd. 🥰🥰😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰 Would love a wreath American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 3 weeks ago Thank You, Tidewater School for participating in our "Sweet Tater Project" again this year! Thanks also to ACLT Volunteer RT West and the Calvert County Master Gardeners for making the project a huge success! ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago Great job! I need to do a little tweaking, too. Didn’t quite capture the sun twinkling through the trees the last time I was there. LOVE THIS!!! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago SALE ON MUMS! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago Happy Halloween! Keep your eye out for new Halloween rocks on the trails this weekend! Thank you, Jan Jarema Degeneffe! ... See MoreSee Less We saw this cool one! We left it for someone else to find it! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago Read this nice article about ACLT in the Blue Ridge Outdoors October 9th Magazine! ... See MoreSee Less Lush Landscapes in Calvert County, MD www.blueridgeoutdoors.com Great view of Parker’s Creek
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Order your copy today: https://form.jotform.com/ACLTForms/…
You may also stop by the office to pick one up, but we can only accept cash or checks if you do so. ... See MoreSee Less
See ad below for more details and visit the store NOW! ... See MoreSee Less
8 inch pots
$5 each!!
Hanging Mums $10 each!
Large Combo and Bushel Mums $15 each!
Selling out quickly! ... See MoreSee Less
Trail Conditions
2023/24 HUNTING SEASON SCHEDULE
North Side Trails:
Double Oak Road Trail is closed throughout the Fall season to prevent the spread of wavyleaf basketgrass. Read a newsletter article about this invasive species here (pg.6).
South Side Trails:
All trails open.
Prince Frederick to Bay Trail:
Open.
New! Check the Weather at
ACLT's North Side Trailhead Weather Station!