Type nature center Etymology Charlotte Collett Area 24 ha | Created May 3, 1995 Hiking trails 4 ⁄2 miles (7.2 km) Phone +1 410-374-3395 | |
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Location 3400 Wilhelm Lane
Manchester, Maryland Operated by Manchester Parks Foundation Address 3400 Wilhelm Ln, Manchester, MD 21102, USA Similar Bear Branch Nature C, Carroll County Manage, Carroll County Emergen, Carroll County Purchasi, Carroll County Human R | ||
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. It is located on 60 acres (240,000 m2) of land and contains 4 1⁄2 miles (7.2 km) of hiking trails.
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.
In 2001, following Collett's passing, the town of Manchester voted unanimously to name the center in honor of her.
References
Charlotte's Quest Nature Center Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA