American Chestnut Land Trust

a land conservancy

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Guided Canoe Trips up Pristine Parkers Creek
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Read our latest blog post: The Miraculous Journey of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Post #3 in a series by ACLT Master Naturalist and Guest Blogger Judy Ferris.

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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

farm-the-landDonating earth-friendly produce to food pantries

 DOUBLE OAK FARM

Upcoming Events

  1. 12 Hikes in ’22 Hiking Challenge

    January 1 - December 31

  2. August Full Moon (Members Only)

    August 11, 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Farewell to Summer Early Morning Hike

    August 26 - August 31

  4. Annual Sip & Save Beer-Tasting Event

    September 18, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  5. Parkers Creek Challenge Triathlon

    October 1, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Guided Canoe Trips

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

Click here for the canoe trip schedule.

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5 days ago

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NOTICE: Double Oak Road Trail will be closed for spraying Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 10th. Thank you for your patience. ... See MoreSee Less

NOTICE: Double Oak Road Trail will be closed for spraying Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 10th. Thank you for your patience.
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What is it they are spraying, is it good for the environment?

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6 days ago

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We were happy to have a visit from Asbury Solomons Hitchhikers! ... See MoreSee Less

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That’s awesome I love ACLT trails!

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1 week ago

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Have you seen any dolphins this summer? See below for how to record your sightings!🐬🐬🐬WOW: Time for Where on Wednesday!🐬🐬🐬

This past week, dolphins were reported in MD near Cambridge, Edgewater, and Solomons and in VA near Irvington, Kiptopeke, and Norfolk.
As a reminder, this map reflects all sightings submitted into our app (rather than only the ones that we’ve confirmed) - therefore not all sighting report locations on the map may be accurate.

Join our fleet of volunteer scientists around the bay and report your dolphin sighting in our mobile app or online: https://chesapeakedolphinwatch.org/
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Have you seen any dolphins this summer? See below for how to record your sightings!
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1 week ago

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We are pleased to announce that ACLT’s long-time supporter and super talented-carpenter, Tay Vaughan, has built us 2 new Little Lending Libraries for the barns at both trailheads. The south side library will be installed soon, but the first one is now installed and fully stocked on the barn porch at Double Oak Farm. The books are primarily intended for children. Visit our website for more details and photos: https://acltweb.org/index.php/… ... See MoreSee Less

We are pleased to announce that ACLT’s long-time supporter and super talented-carpenter, Tay Vaughan, has built us 2 new Little Lending Libraries for the barns at both trailheads. The south side library will be installed soon, but the first one is now installed and fully stocked on the barn porch at Double Oak Farm. The books are primarily intended for children. Visit our website for more details and photos: https://www.acltweb.org/index.php/little-lending-library/
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Join us for a canoe trip this Satuday, August 6th, 9am to Noon: https://form.jotform.com/221304036539146 ... See MoreSee Less

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In addition to u-pick blueberries and blackberries, we have the sweetest melons, peaches, corn, + more available at the farm stand
😄🍉🍑🍈 🫐💕

We’re open 9 am - 1 pm every day,

🌽 • white + bicolor sweet corn

🍑 • peaches, freestone

🍉 • watermelon

🍈 • cantaloupes, sweet sugar cubes + regular

🍅 • green + red sun-ripened tomatoes

🫑 • green + 🌶 peppers

🥒• cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash

🫐 • blueberries + blackberries

🍯 • Swann Farms honey

+ more!!

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2 weeks ago

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The flower garden at Double Oak Farm is swarming with butterflies! Stop by and take in the beauty of the flowers and pollinators! Be sure to swing by the milkweed patch in the meadow just beyond the garden.

A big THANK YOU to our "Flower Girls" for all the work they do to install and maintain the gardens: Jan Jarema Degeneffe, Judy Ferris, and Liz Laher - we really appreciate your skills and dedication! ... See MoreSee Less

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Erika Miller this is where I was telling you about

Beautiful!

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2 weeks ago

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📣 Last call for the 🛶 trip Saturday, 5-8pm! Weather looks 👍

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There's still room for the evening Canoe Trip this Saturday!!! Join us for some fun on the creek - https://form.jotform.com/221304524697153 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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NOTICE: Hikers are asked to avoid using Double Oak Road Trail this week, July 25-29. Herbicide spraying of wavyleaf basketgrass, an invasive weed, will occur during that time. Thank you for your cooperation. ... See MoreSee Less

NOTICE: Hikers are asked to avoid using Double Oak Road Trail this week, July 25-29. Herbicide spraying of wavyleaf basketgrass, an invasive weed, will occur during that time. Thank you for your cooperation.
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3 weeks ago

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Buy Local!Today is THE DAY! 🍑🌽🫐💕

Day ☝🏻of the Maryland Buy Local Challenge!

Show ❤️ for local farms and producers and pledge to enjoy one Maryland grown or produced product every day during Maryland Buy Local Week, July 22 - July 31.

We’re open 9 am - 1 pm every day,

U- pick blueberries + blackberries, and our farm stand is stocked with all of our Swann Farms grown produce

🌽 • white + bicolor sweet corn

🍑 • peaches, freestone

🍉 • watermelon

🍈 • cantaloupes, sweet sugar cubes + regular

🍅 • green + red sun ripened tomatoes

🫑 • green + 🌶 peppers

🥒• cucumbers

🫐 • blueberries + blackberries

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Best local produce to be found! And they do great things in the community.

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Stay safe and get the most from your running Whether you are training or simply enjoying the occasional run, our 9 hot-weather rules will help you feel better (and run faster). #1 It’s OK To Scale B...
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For those who are training for ACLT's Parkers Creek Challenge Triathlon (and all you runners out there!) - tips for running safely in this heat wave! ... See MoreSee Less

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Stay safe and get the most from your running Whether you are training or simply enjoying the occasional run, our 9 hot-weather rules will help you feel better (and run faster). #1 It’s OK To Scale B...
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A little Hump Day Humor to start your Wednesday! Our volunteer @Ian Messant caught a blue heron profilin' for the trail cam! ... See MoreSee Less

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Trail Conditions

North Side Trails:
All trails open EXCEPT Double Oak Road Trail, which will be closed August 8th through August 10th

South Side Trails:
All trails open.

Prince Frederick to Bay Trail:
Open.

Trail MAP and rules

 

 

Upcoming Events

  1. 12 Hikes in ’22 Hiking Challenge

    January 1 - December 31

  2. August Full Moon (Members Only)

    August 11, 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Farewell to Summer Early Morning Hike

    August 26 - August 31

  4. Annual Sip & Save Beer-Tasting Event

    September 18, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  5. Parkers Creek Challenge Triathlon

    October 1, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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