Charlotte's Quest Nature Center

Park in Manchester, Maryland, US
4+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 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]

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.[3]

In 2001, following Collett's passing, the town of Manchester voted unanimously to name the center in honor of her.[4]

References

  1. ^ Charlotte's Quest Nature Center - Manchester, MD
  2. ^ Manchester: A burgeoning suburb everyone wants to call home - dailypress.com
  3. ^ Town opens Charlotte's Quest nature center - Baltimore Sun
  4. ^ Nature center becomes a tribute ; `Charlotte's Quest' honors late official[dead link]
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