American Chestnut Land Trust

a land conservancy

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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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Farm the Land

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Upcoming Events

  • Now through November 1, 2020: Challenge yourself with ACLT's  Parkers Creek Challenge "Virtual Biathlon". It's just like the PCC Triathlon minus the paddling part - ride your bike 9 miles from the south side trailhead to St. Leonard Elementary and back, then run/hike a 4-mile route on the south side trails. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! See more details here.

Guided Canoe Trips

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

View details and schedule here. Space is limited - register early!

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If you weren't able to sign up for the Parkers Creek Challenge TRI-athlon, don't despair! We're offering a virtual BI-athlon from now through November 1st! It's the same as the TRI-athlon except for the paddling part! For more info, visit our website here: https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less

If you werent able to sign up for the Parkers Creek Challenge TRI-athlon, dont despair! Were offering a virtual BI-athlon from now through November 1st! Its the same as the TRI-athlon except for the paddling part! For more info, visit our website here: https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/pcc-2020-virtual-biathlon/
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Another video from our Trail Cam - Two Eagles - one old and one young, hanging out in Horse Swamp. Did you know it takes Bald Eagles approximately 4 years to develop their distinctive white heads and tails and yellow beaks? https://birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/… ... See MoreSee Less

PlayYoung & Old Eagle Hanging Out at ACLT
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Double Oak Road Trail and a portion of the Griffin Trail will be closed indefinitely to prevent the spread of wavyleaf basketgrass. To learn more about this invasive species, read our Land Manager's article in the Spring edition of our newsletter here: https://acltweb.org/wp-content/uploads/…. Before heading out to the trails, please check current conditions on our home page: www.acltweb.org. ... See MoreSee Less

ANNOUNCEMENT: Double Oak Road Trail and a portion of the Griffin Trail will be closed indefinitely to prevent the spread of wavyleaf basketgrass. To learn more about this invasive species, read our Land Managers article in the Spring edition of our newsletter here: https://www.acltweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spring2020.pdf. Before heading out to the trails, please check current conditions on our home page: www.acltweb.org.
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When I was Director of the Howard County Conservancy we found it on the next farm over - probably around 1998 or so. There was a person who did basket weaving and we thought it might have been from seeds they brought in. It spread incredibly fast. Across the fields and under the forest cover all the way to the Patapsco River. The increase in invasive plants through out Maryland was the impetus for starting the Weed Whacker program.

Scott Collinson

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Trail Conditions

South Side Trails:
Flint Trail is re-opened but still has debris from the tropical storm.
Swamp Trail is permanently closed.

North Side Trails:

  • 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.
  • PF2Bay Bridge #3 has been repaired.
  • Horse Swamp Trail sustained damage in the recent hurricane but is passable.

North-South Trail/Parkers Creek Loop:
THE RAFT IS BACK & IN OPERATION! See details about its rescue here.

Trail MAP and rules

 

 

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