Charlotte's Quest Nature Center

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Charlotte's Quest
Charlotte's Quest Pine Valley Park Manchester, Maryland.jpg
Typenature center
Location3400 Wilhelm Lane
Manchester, Maryland
Coordinates39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W / 39.66556°N 76.880694°W / 39.66556; -76.880694Coordinates: 39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W / 39.66556°N 76.880694°W / 39.66556; -76.880694
Area60 acres (0.24 km2; 0.094 sq mi)
CreatedMay 3, 1995
EtymologyCharlotte Collett
Operated byManchester Parks Foundation
Hiking trails4+1⁄2 miles (7.2 km)
Websitecharlottesquestnaturecenter.com

Charlotte's Quest Nature Center is a nature center in Manchester, Maryland. It is operated by the and is adjacent to and Manchester Elementary School.[1] It is located on 60 acres (240,000 m2) of land and contains 4+1⁄2 miles (7.2 km) of hiking trails.[2][3]

History[]

Charlotte's Quest Nature Center was opened on May 3, 1995 as Charlotte's Quest for the Outside World. It was named after Charlotte Collett, a retired teacher who had the vision of opening the facility.[4]

In 2001, following Collett's passing, the town of Manchester voted unanimously to name the center in honor of her.[2][5]

References[]

  1. ^ Charlotte's Quest Nature Center - Manchester, MD
  2. ^ a b U.s.s. Tang Ss-306: American Submarine War Patrol Reports - Google Boeken
  3. ^ Manchester: A burgeoning suburb everyone wants to call home - dailypress.com
  4. ^ Town opens Charlotte's Quest nature center - Baltimore Sun
  5. ^ Nature center becomes a tribute ; `Charlotte's Quest' honors late official

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