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.

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Explore the Land

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Care for the Land

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Farm the Land

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 DOUBLE OAK FARM

Upcoming Events

JANUARY

  • NEW! “12 Hikes in ‘21” Virtual Trail Challenge – 12-month.
    • When: January-December 2021
    • What: Participants must register, and then sign-in using the QR code at any ACLT trailhead at least one time each month to qualify for a prize at the end of the year. Participants are encouraged to upload photos from each hike to ACLT’s FB and Instagram with hashtag #ACLT12Hikesin21. Encouraged to join Facebook Group “ACLT’s Hiking Challenges Group”
    • Where: All ACLT Trails
    • Fee: FREE
    • REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

FEBRUARY

  • RESCHEDULED! “Hike for Your Heart” Unguided Hikes 
    • When: 3rd and 4th Week of February (weather permitting)
    • What: As soon as the weather improves, we'll be celebrating American Heart Month! Hiking is an excellent way to keep your heart (and mind) in good condition! Look for heart-shaped seed paper along the trails and post a pic on social media using the hashtag "#HikeForYourHeart". Doing so enters you in our photo contest for a chance to win a One-Year Free Membership and Neck Gaiters for everyone in your group!
      Where: All ACLT Trails. We will post on social media when we have hidden the 70+ hearts we've made! Follow us on Facebook or watch our home page!

MARCH

  • ACLT’S Annual Meeting
    • When: Saturday, March 6th at 10 a.m.
    • What: Same as every year except via zoom
    • Where: Virtual
    • Fee: FREE
  • NEW! Patrick’s “Leprechaun Hunt”
    • When: St. Patrick’s Day Week – March 14th-20th
    • What: Families use compasses (on their phones if they don’t have real ones) to find clues that lead them to a “pot of gold”
      BONUS: FIND ROCKS PAINTED W/4-LEAF CLOVERS
    • Where: All ACLT Trails
  • 22-Mile “Hit the Trails” Challenge
    • When: 1st Day of Spring (March 21st) to Earth Day (April 22nd)
    • What: Register and hike all trails to win a neck gaiter
    • Where: All ACLT Trails
    • Fee: $15/person or $35 for 2 individuals or family (includes free 1-year membership)

See full Calendar of Events Here.

Guided Canoe Trips

Join Us for a Guided Canoe Trip up Beautiful Parkers Creek!

Check back next Spring!

RECENT BLOG POSTS

  • Prince Frederick Town Center: Strategic Choices for Growth
  • A New Prince Frederick Master Plan-The Sustainability Test
  • Insight into the Bald Eagles that Call ACLT Home

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The hearts are hung all around the trails! When you find one, share a pic with #HikeForYourHeart! For more info., visit: bit.ly/ACLTSeedPaperHearts ... See MoreSee Less

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THIS THURSDAY! The Dept. of Planning & Zoning is holding a public workshop to discuss three "concepts" proposed by the consultants writing the new Prince Frederick Master Plan. We have serious concerns about the impact the proposed growth will have on traffic and the environment. Read more here: https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less

THIS THURSDAY! The Dept. of Planning & Zoning is holding a public workshop to discuss three concepts proposed by the consultants writing the new Prince Frederick Master Plan. We have serious concerns about the impact the proposed growth will have on traffic and the environment. Read more here: https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/prince-frederick-town-center-strategic-choices-for-growth/
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Visit FindYourChesapeake.com to explore the Chesapeake watershed. The website features trip ideas, a calendar of events, and site listings for authentic Chesapeake experiences.
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During Black History Month this year, I have read several articles about the iconic environmental breakthroughs of George Washington Carver, or the conservationist mindset of Charles Young. However, I...
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#WomenInScienceDayHerChesapeake is all about empowering women who work or volunteer in the #ChesapeakeBay watershed to respond to and rise above the challenges, biases, inequities, and experiences that women commonly face in this field.

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Watch out for American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT's new photo contest! We'll hide the hand-made seed-paper hearts as soon as it dries out/warms up a bit! Stay tuned ... ... See MoreSee Less

Watch out for American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLTs new photo contest! Well hide the hand-made seed-paper hearts as soon as it dries out/warms up a bit! Stay tuned ...
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Sarah Miller, an adventure awaits!

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From ACLT's latest blog: "A good land use planning process begins with a thorough assessment of land use and environmental conditions." Using an excellent tool from The Nature Conservancy, Executive Director Greg Bowen and CCC Intern Alyssa Matanin discuss the importance of "resiliency" and the role it plays in planning the future of the Prince Frederick Town Center. ... See MoreSee Less

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A New Prince Frederick Master Plan-The Sustainability Test February 9, 2021 By crm By Greg Bowen, Executive Director & Alyssa Matanin, CCC Intern A new Prince Frederick Master Plan is underway, as is ...
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How timely! Mark your calendars! www.calvertcountymd.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1858

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Genuinely useful tips for getting outside this winter — Potomac Conservancy

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Now more than ever, we all need the mental and physical health benefits of getting outside. But how can you take advantage of the winter outdoors without it feeling like a chore? Check out this list o...
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CONGRATULATIONS to the January 2021 winner of ACLT's Scavenger Hunt drawing - Caitlin Fregelette! Caitlin will receive an exclusive ACLT neck gaiter and decals for herself and her daughter! Have you tried our Scavenger Hunt? Just scan the QR code at the trails to access the hunt. A new winner will be drawn every month! A big Thank You to all who participated this month! ... See MoreSee Less

CONGRATULATIONS to the January 2021 winner of ACLTs Scavenger Hunt drawing - Caitlin Fregelette!  Caitlin will receive an exclusive ACLT neck gaiter and decals for herself and her daughter! Have you tried our Scavenger Hunt? Just scan the QR code at the trails to access the hunt. A new winner will be drawn every month! A big Thank You to all who participated this month!
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Join us February 12–15, 2021

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Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us, February 12-15, 2021.
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It's hard to believe it's been almost a year since Jeff's passing. We still see him everywhere at ACLT and miss him every day! View the wide selection of books in our new library here: bit.ly/ACLTBooks ... See MoreSee Less

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Now that's commitment! The Sunday Run Club meets EVERY Sunday at 9 a.m. at the south side trailhead Photos by Sam Prestidge ... See MoreSee Less

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What is this run club? Jessica Bright Alicia Barnes Savoy Sunday’s????

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It is something in the water… Winters are usually milder in the Southern Hemisphere than the Northern Hemisphere. The ocean absorbs and retains much of the sun’s radiation. Land absorbs
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From one of our favorite sponsors - buy local! Visit them this weekend!Without sacrificing quality and standards, we offer Southern Maryland-raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, and goat that is naturally raised just miles from your home.

Along with fresh produce grown by local farmers and local seafood caught by watermen in the Chesapeake Bay!

& lastly: fresh dairy, cheese, dry goods, canned goods, and so much more!

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Trail Conditions

North Side Trails:

  • IMPORTANT NOTICE! NORTH SIDE TRAILHEAD WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021! The trailhead will be closed for a controlled meadow burn as part of a habitat management project. 
  • Double Oak Road Trail and a portion of the Griffin Trail are closed indefinitely to decrease the spread of invasive wavyleaf basketgrass. This species is native to Europe and Asia and detrimental to our ecosystem because it will outcompete native vegetation. Its sticky seeds are spread by attaching to hikers' boots and clothes as well as attaching to the fur of animals. Access to this trail is prohibited until the basketgrass stops seeding to reduce the spread of this plant and keep our forests as native as possible.

South Side Trails:
Swamp Trail is permanently closed.

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