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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

Upcoming Events

 MAY

  • 8th - Calvert Birding Trail Kick-Off Event (at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
    • When: May 8th - 10 am - 2 pm
    • What: ACLT joins other organizations to kick off Calvert's New Birding Trail to share information, fun activities and games.
    • Where: Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685
    • Fee: FREE
  • 29th – Mountain Laurel Guided Hike
    • When: May 29th (rain date: May 30th)
    • What: Guided hike
    • Where: Laurel Trail on south side
    • Fee: FREE

JUNE

  • 5th – TENTATIVE! Tails & Trails – A Fundraiser supporting CAWL and ACLT
    • When: June 5th (rain date: June 6th) 1-4p.m.
    • What: Formerly Bark in the Park
    • Where: ACLT North Side Trailhead
    • Fee: FREE

See full Calendar of Events Here.

Guided Canoe Trips

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

Check back next Spring!

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We had a great time today at the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off 🦉🐦

Thank you to the families and to the partner sites on the trail who came out today - it was great to get out for an in-person event again!

Be sure to visit the great birding sites on the trail https://choosecalvert.com/135/Birding, and we'll see you all next month for Children's Day featuring the The Marvelous Mutts 🐶❤🐺

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Calvert Marine Museum
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We had a great time today at the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off 🦉🐦 Thank you to the families and to the partner sites on the trail who came out today - it was great to get out for an in-person event again! Be sure to visit the great birding sites on the trail https://choosecalvert.com/135/Birding, and well see you all next month for Childrens Day featuring the The Marvelous Mutts 🐶❤🐺 American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Calvert Marine Museum North Beach Maryland Visit Calvert County Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center #birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #PatuxentImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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Live owl demo by Gene from Calvert County Natural Resources was a hoot! 🦉🙃

Stop by today until 2pm to visit him in the exhibit hall at the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event!
https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo

All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs!

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Calvert Marine Museum
North Beach Maryland
Visit Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

#birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent ... See MoreSee Less

Live owl demo by Gene from Calvert County Natural Resources was a hoot! 🦉🙃 Stop by today until 2pm to visit him in the exhibit hall at the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event! https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Calvert Marine Museum North Beach Maryland Visit Calvert County Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center #birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #PatuxentImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Sun is fighting it's way out, tours are heading off to explore, and the games have begun! Join us at JPPM for the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event!
https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo

All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs!

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT
Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert County Natural Resources
North Beach Maryland
Visit Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

#birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent ... See MoreSee Less

Sun is fighting its way out, tours are heading off to explore, and the games have begun! Join us at JPPM for the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event! https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Calvert Marine Museum Calvert County Natural Resources North Beach Maryland Visit Calvert County Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center #birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #PatuxentImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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We're at the Calvert County Birding Kick off Event at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Come on out and play the Bird Migration Game! Learn all about the hazards faced by birds as they migrate across the globe! ... See MoreSee Less

Were at the Calvert County Birding Kick off Event at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Come on out and play the Bird Migration Game! Learn all about the hazards faced by birds as they migrate across the globe!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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🦉😍Gene and his teenie tiny screech owl have arrived at JPPM for the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event! They go live at 11am.
https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo

All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs!

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT
Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert County Natural Resources
North Beach Maryland
Visit Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

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☔️☔️ Kick off the #calvertcountybirdtrail by joining us for this FREE event on Saturday - RAIN OR SHINE!!! ☔️☔️
https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo

Grab your boots and rain coat, we'll have:
🦉A LIVE OWL demonstration
🐦Guided birding trail tours (SIGN UP AT THE EVENT)
🦅Bird Olympics (for all ages!)
🐥The Great Bird Migration Game (kid-friendly)
🦉Photo Booth
🐦Exhibit hall with activity give-aways, demonstrations, and a taxidermy bird display

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT
Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert County Natural Resources
North Beach Maryland
Visit Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

#birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent ... See MoreSee Less

☔️☔️ Kick off the #calvertcountybirdtrail by joining us for this FREE event on Saturday - RAIN OR SHINE!!! ☔️☔️ https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo Grab your boots and rain coat, well have: 🦉A LIVE OWL demonstration 🐦Guided birding trail tours (SIGN UP AT THE EVENT) 🦅Bird Olympics (for all ages!) 🐥The Great Bird Migration Game (kid-friendly) 🦉Photo Booth 🐦Exhibit hall with activity give-aways, demonstrations, and a taxidermy bird display American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Calvert Marine Museum Calvert County Natural Resources North Beach Maryland Visit Calvert County Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center #birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent
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Is this just a one time event or will there be another one later this year.

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All the birdy fun you could ask for this Saturday at the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event!
https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo

🦅Stretch your arms and compare your wingspan to birds of prey
\___________ (^.^)____________/

🦉Say "HI!" to a LIVE OWL and see if it answers ;)

🐦Explore the park with bird experts from around Calvert Co and see who's hatching, who's singing, and who's splashing about in the water

All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs!

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT
Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert County Natural Resources
North Beach Maryland
Visit Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

#birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent ... See MoreSee Less

All the birdy fun you could ask for this Saturday at the #CalvertCountyBirdTrail kick off event! https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo 🦅Stretch your arms and compare your wingspan to birds of prey \___________ (^.^)____________/ 🦉Say HI! to a LIVE OWL and see if it answers ;) 🐦Explore the park with bird experts from around Calvert Co and see whos hatching, whos singing, and whos splashing about in the water All activities and demonstrations will be taking place in the big Pavilion and fields around it - park in the lower lot and follow the signs! American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Calvert Marine Museum Calvert County Natural Resources North Beach Maryland Visit Calvert County Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center #birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #PatuxentImage attachment
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VIDEO: Dolphin-Spotting on the Rise Among Bay Boaters as 2021 Sightings Begin | Chesapeake Bay Magazine

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In case you hadn't noticed the traffic on the water this past year, boating is enjoying a surge in popularity. And more boats in the water mean more eyes on the horizon to spot dolphins!
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JOIN US THIS SATURDAY!
https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) at JPPM and kick off the #calvertcountybirdtrail by joining us for this FREE event featuring:

🦉LIVE OWL demonstration
🐦Guided birding trail tours (SIGN UP AT THE EVENT)
🦅Bird Olympics (for all ages!)
🐥The Great Bird Migration Game (kid-friendly)
🦉Photo Booth
🐦Exhibit hall with activity give-aways, demonstrations, and a taxidermy bird display

American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT
Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert County Natural Resources
North Beach Maryland
Visit Calvert County
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

#birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent ... See MoreSee Less

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! https://fb.me/e/8OirZyLFo Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) at JPPM and kick off the #calvertcountybirdtrail by joining us for this FREE event featuring: 🦉LIVE OWL demonstration 🐦Guided birding trail tours (SIGN UP AT THE EVENT) 🦅Bird Olympics (for all ages!) 🐥The Great Bird Migration Game (kid-friendly) 🦉Photo Booth 🐦Exhibit hall with activity give-aways, demonstrations, and a taxidermy bird display American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT Calvert Marine Museum Calvert County Natural Resources North Beach Maryland Visit Calvert County Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center #birds #birding #birdwatching #BirdDay #JPPM #jefpat #jeffersonpattersonpark #birdingtrail #calvertcounty #calvert #Patuxent
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Where do we meet if coming on Saturday for the Bird Trail event?

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family hike day!
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Road Trippin': A perfect day trip awaits you in historic, artistic Calvert County, Md. ... See MoreSee Less

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Road Trippin': A perfect day trip awaits you in historic, artistic Calvert County, Md.

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On a perfect spring day, we walk the boardwalk along the Patuxent River in Solomons, Maryland. A perfect day trip awaits you in historic Calvert County, Maryland. (7News) On a quick stop at The Pier, ...
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ACLT is participating in the Calvert County Birding Trail Kick-off Event! Did You Know: Parkers Creek watershed is the only Audubon Society-designated Important Bird Area (IBA) in Calvert County?!? Check out our extensive database of birds you might see while hiking our trails! http://bit.ly/ACLTBirds and check out other Calvert County birding sites identified on the new Birding Trail: https://bit.ly/CalvertBirdMap HOPE TO SEE YOU MAY 8TH AT JPPM! ... See MoreSee Less

ACLT is participating in the Calvert County Birding Trail Kick-off Event! Did You Know: Parkers Creek watershed is the only Audubon Society-designated Important Bird Area (IBA) in Calvert County?!? Check out our extensive database of birds you might see while hiking our trails! http://bit.ly/ACLTBirds and check out other Calvert County birding sites identified on the new Birding Trail: https://bit.ly/CalvertBirdMap HOPE TO SEE YOU MAY 8TH AT JPPM!
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ACLT is participating in the Calvert County Birding Trail Kick-off Event! Did You Know: Parkers Creek watershed is the only Audubon Society-designated Important Bird Area (IBA) in Calvert County?!? Check out our extensive database of birds you might see while hiking our trails! http://bit.ly/ACLTBirds and check out other Calvert County birding sites identified on the new Birding Trail: https://bit.ly/CalvertBirdMap HOPE TO SEE YOU MAY 8TH AT JPPM! ... See MoreSee Less

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American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their profile picture.

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Last nights super moon over Parkers Creek!
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North Side Trails:

All trails open.

South Side Trails:
Swamp Trail is permanently closed.

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