American Chestnut Land Trust

a land conservancy

Spring!

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It is spring! (Finally!!!) Time to hit the ACLT trails to enjoy the spring flowers. Last Sunday was a beautiful day – crisp and sunny.  The trails were awash with a scintillating display of early spring wildflowers – especially the Horse Swamp trail.

Nothing out of the ordinary but how invigorating to be out in a restful setting with the freshness of a new year. The liriodendrons were turning green, the maple trees with their red buds were clearly discernable, and the frogs were singing. Beautiful.

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Internship Opportunity: Events

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ACLT Events Intern -  ACLT is seeking an Event Intern to work with Development and Communications approximately 10 - 15 hrs. per week. This unpaid position is a great opportunity to join an established organization and gain valuable non-profit event, marketing, communications, and social media … [Read more...]

MD Master Naturalist Perspectives

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Article by ACLT Habitat Improvement Specialist, Mike Molina.   Have you ever found yourself staring at some extravagant plant in your backyard and wondering, “what in the world could this be?” You go to look it up, but you have no idea how to navigate a dichotomous key or field guide that … [Read more...]

A great time to check out the RAFT!

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Hike down to the creek and pull yourself across on ACLT's New Raft For years ACLT had tried to find a way to connect its two trail systems. We wanted to bring the North and the South together! At one time a bridge crossed over the creek. But it was destroyed in the 20s and never replaced. Today the … [Read more...]