American Chestnut Land Trust

a land conservancy

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Hunting Season in Session

September 8, 2023-February 3, 2024
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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

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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

Calendar of Events

ACLT has lots of fun events planned for 2023!

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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

Holiday Rocks! (Several not pictured because theyve 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!
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Thank you Jan!!

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ACLT's Community Cookbook, "A Culinary Trail" truly was a labor of love for everyone involved in its creation. Read more here...
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Order your copy today: https://form.jotform.com/ACLTForms/…

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ACLTs Community Cookbook, A Culinary Trail truly was a labor of love for everyone involved in its creation. Read more here... https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/aclts-community-cookbook-a-labor-of-love/ Order your copy today: https://form.jotform.com/ACLTForms/cookbook-pre-order-form You may also stop by the office to pick one up, but we can only accept cash or checks if you do so.
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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

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It’s beautiful!!!

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7 days ago

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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
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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 See ad below for more details and visit the store NOW!
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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

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 ACLTs Community Cookbook ... and order your copy today! https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/aclts-community-cookbook-a-labor-of-love/
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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

These beautifully carved two-layer wooden ornaments will be on sale at ACLTs 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 @ACLTs South Side Trailhead (1985 Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic, MD)
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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

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!Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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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.

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Would love a wreath

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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

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!
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Last Minute Spaces Available!

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Register Today - It's Free!     IMPORTANT NOTE: This hike is along the Parkers Creek Loop, which is approximately 4 miles in length and includes steep inclines. NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SMALL CHILDREN....
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GORGEOUS! Thanks, @Nicole Stewart! ... See MoreSee Less

GORGEOUS! Thanks, @Nicole Stewart!Image attachment
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Beautiful!

Thank you ACLT...it's a gorgeous setting!

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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!!!

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Fall 2023 Newsletter Preview

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Plus News & Upcoming Events   Your advance copy of the Fall 2023 Edition of the "Watershed Observer", ACLT's Quarterly Newsletter, is available now! Read it online now. See below for a summary of ar...
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SALE ON MUMS!
8 inch pots
$5 each!!
Hanging Mums $10 each!
Large Combo and Bushel Mums $15 each!
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Happy Halloween! Keep your eye out for new Halloween rocks on the trails this weekend! Thank you, Jan Jarema Degeneffe! ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Halloween! Keep your eye out for new Halloween rocks on the trails this weekend! Thank you, Jan Jarema Degeneffe!
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We saw this cool one! We left it for someone else to find it!

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Read this nice article about ACLT in the Blue Ridge Outdoors October 9th Magazine! ... See MoreSee Less

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Lush Landscapes in Calvert County, MD

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Tidal wetlands, freshwater marshes, sandy cliffs, meadows and forests are beckoning for exploration in Calvert County, Maryland.
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Great view of Parker’s Creek

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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.

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