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Master Naturalist Class
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Friends Group​
Whether you’re planning a visit or want to help us protect our land and waterways, there’s plenty of ways to get involved with ACLT!
Events & Activities
Attend an event or visit ACLT on your own - there’s so much to do at ACLT! Check out our Calendar of Events to see what we have planned or sign up for a guided hike or a guided canoe trip up Parkers Creek! ACLT’s 26 miles of trails are free and open to the public year round. Check out our trail maps to plan your visit.
Become a Master Naturalist
Become a Maryland Master Naturalist at ACLT and share your love of nature. A Master Naturalist is a citizen scientist who is dedicated to the care and conservation of Maryland’s natural environment. Certified Master Naturalists can share their expertise with the public, participate in research, and guide hikes and canoe trips.Classes run annually from March to June.
Registration for the 2026 class begins in January. To be placed on the waiting list, contact Autumn Phillips-Lewis, Land Manager.
Volunteer
Be a Force of Nature – join our crew of 175+ volunteers. Their hard work and dedication have made ACLT what it is today. Volunteer opportunities include: Trail and facilities maintenance, Hike and Canoe Trip Guiding (with appropriate qualifications), Farming/Gardening using organic practices, Event planning and assisting, Water Quality Monitoring, Office Assistance/Interns.
Join a Watershed Friends Group
ACLT has formed “Friends Groups” in 5 watersheds around Calvert County. Their mission is to promote the ecological health and resiliency of their watershed’s streams and landscape so that landowners, citizens, government agencies, and elected officials take an active role in protecting and sustaining the natural and cultural resources. Visit the Watershed Friends Groups web page or contact Mary Hoover, SMCA Coordinator, for more info.
