Connecting People with the Land
Free access to 22 miles of trails across a 3,400 acre preserve, guided canoe trips on the beautiful Parkers Creek, regenerative farming that benefits a local food pantry. ACLT is dedicated to land conservation and to the community.
Explore the Land
Enjoy guided canoe trips & 22 miles of trails
Care for the Land
Help the land, the wildlife & the mission
Farm the Land
Donating earth-friendly produce to food pantries
Calendar of Events
ACLT has lots of fun events planned for 2023!
Click here to view the full Calendar of Events.
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American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 weeks ago First we have to look out for off-leash dogs, and now attacking otters?!? https://thebaynet.com/calvert-residents-warned-to-… ... Not to worry - it was nowhere near Parkers Creek! ... See MoreSee Less Calvert Residents Warned To Avoid Creek Following Otter Attack - The BayNet American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their profile picture. 2 weeks ago ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their cover photo. 2 weeks ago ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 4 weeks ago ACLT's Annual Meeting is just over a week away! We need to submit lunch orders to Dream Weaver Cafe and Catering by Monday, the 26th so REGISTER TODAY! Even if you're not joining us for lunch, you're welcome to come to the meeting and/or hike after lunch. Please register so that we know how many to expect. See you soon! ... See MoreSee Less Joanie Zanelotti Cook American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago We're looking forward to seeing many of you this evening! If you can't make it, we will be sending out a recording of it as soon as it's ready. Make sure we have your email address by joining our mailing list here: https://acltweb.org/index.php/aclt-mailing-list/ (You may unsubscribe at any time.) ... See MoreSee Less This content isn't available right now American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT updated their cover photo. 1 month ago Get the scoop on what ACLT has been working on in the past year and our plans for the coming years! Enjoy a delicious lunch and then a hike with fellow supporters! (Lunch and hike are optional.) Register here: https://form.jotform.com/ACLTForms/… ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago We were notified this week that one of our hikers was attacked by two large (unleashed) dogs on one of the trails. Because the problem has gotten worse despite our regular reminders about the trail rule, Calvert County Animal Control personnel will be patrolling the trails and issuing citations. It is a County law that dogs must be kept on leash when not on your property. Thank you for your cooperation. See the post below for phone #'s to call if you experience any problems with off-leash dogs. ... See MoreSee Less As the weather warms and days become much nicer, its always a pleasure to get out there and hike, I've seen a increase of folks out on the trails with their dogs and without dogs just hiking. I ask the dog owners to please leash their dogs, you never know what may set an animal off, a simple hello may send a nice puppy into something the owner never seen. Let's share these trails in an appropriate and safe manner. Thanks and happy trails to all. As someone who walks a dog who isn’t the biggest fan of other dogs I can say usually your trails are a welcome break from places where off leash dogs come running up to us. It’s nice to be able to walk with just us and the woods without being on alert all the time. On the leash of course. Thank you for setting up patrols. We love the trails but have often had encounters with unleashed dogs. Hopefully this will help solve the issue. How is the hiker? The owner of the two unleashed dogs should be banned from the trails forever. Maybe more signs especially on the Double Oak Rd trail entrances Were these dogs free roaming or
were their owners anywhere around? This was a problem in my time as Land Manager. When I spoke to dog owners about leashing their pets I often got responses such as “we have never had to do this before.” But if you have ever had to stay in a tree for hours to get away from dogs in pursuit or bitten or had your own pet attacked by off leash dogs you take it seriously. Please leash your dogs. I am glad ACLT is able to get some help from county law enforcement. American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 1 month ago If you're hiking this weekend or next week, keep an eye out for seed paper hearts and adorable Valentine's-themed painted rocks! Read about other ways love is in the air at ACLT: https://conta.cc/3Sxlncb ... See MoreSee Less Joanie Zanelotti Cook American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 months ago American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 months ago Another reason why we <3 Chesapeake's Bounty! ... See MoreSee Less American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 months ago We are coming to the conclusion of our multi-year Parkers Creek Heritage Trail project and will soon be adding interpretive signs along our trails that will tell the stories of the former inhabitants of the lands now owned and/or managed by ACLT. Reserve a spot at this event to learn more! Co-hosted by Calvert Library, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and Destination Southern Maryland ... See MoreSee Less This content isn't available right now American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 months ago https://conta.cc/42fa6BT ... See MoreSee Less News & Upcoming Events from ACLT American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT 2 months ago This content isn't available right now ... See MoreSee Less This content isn't available right now
Trail Conditions
2023/24 HUNTING SEASON SCHEDULE
North Side Trails:
All trails open.
South Side Trails:
All trails open.
Prince Frederick to Bay Trail:
Open.
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ACLT's North Side Trailhead Weather Station!