Charlotte's Quest Nature Center
| Charlotte's Quest | |
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| Type | nature center |
| Location |
3400 Wilhelm Lane Manchester, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W / 39.66556°N 76.880694°WCoordinates: 39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W / 39.66556°N 76.880694°W |
| Area | 60 acres (0.24 km2; 0.094 sq mi) |
| Created | May 3, 1995 |
| Etymology | Charlotte Collett |
| Operated by | Manchester Parks Foundation |
| Hiking trails | 4 1⁄2 miles (7.2 km) |
| Website | charlottesquestnaturecenter.com |
Charlotte's Quest Nature Center is a nature center in Manchester, Maryland. It is operated by the Manchester Parks Foundation and is adjacent to Pine Valley Park 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
- ↑ Charlotte's Quest Nature Center - Manchester, MD
- 1 2 U.s.s. Tang Ss-306: American Submarine War Patrol Reports - Google Boeken
- ↑ Manchester: A burgeoning suburb everyone wants to call home - dailypress.com
- ↑ Town opens Charlotte's Quest nature center - Baltimore Sun
- ↑ Nature center becomes a tribute ; `Charlotte's Quest' honors late official
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