Charlotte's Quest Nature Center

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]

Charlotte's Quest
Typenature center
Location3400 Wilhelm Lane
Manchester, Maryland
Coordinates39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W
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

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. 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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