Bear Branch Nature Center
| Bear Branch Nature Center | |
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| Type | Nature Center |
| Location |
300 John Owings Road Westminster, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°38′39″N 76°59′26″W / 39.64417°N 76.99056°WCoordinates: 39°38′39″N 76°59′26″W / 39.64417°N 76.99056°W |
| Area | 4,000 sq ft (370 m2) |
| Created | 1993 |
| Operated by | Carroll County, Maryland |
| Hiking trails | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) |
| Parking | On-site lot |
| Other information | Exhibits: Local flora & fauna, raptor birds, planetarium |
| Website | ccgovernment.carr.org |
Bear Branch Nature Center is a nature center in Carroll County, Maryland near Westminster. It features walking trails, exhibits about local plants and animals, an aquarium,[1] a planetarium,[2] and three permanent telescopes for stargazing activities.[3] The center is a facility of Carroll County Recreation & Parks.
The nature center is adjacent to the Hashawha Environmental Center, a residential center for environmental education that is also operated by Carroll County Recreation & Parks. The two facilities are also known as Hashawha/Bear Branch.[4]
History
In 1972, the county purchased the land on which the center is built. The name "Hashawha" is a Native American word meaning "old fields."[5]
Hashawha Tower
The Hashawha Tower is a 10m (35 ft) tall windmill donated to the Hashawha Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster, Maryland, located beside the Algonquin Building.
Gallery
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Butterflies
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Birds
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Bear
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Lake Hashawha
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View of the Hashawha/Bear Branch Residence
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Southwest exhibit room
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Bee hives
References
- ↑ http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/02/22/news/local_news/newsstory4.txt
- ↑ Rediscovering America: Exploring the Small Towns of Virginia & Maryland - William J. Burnham, Mary K. Burnham, Bill Burnham - Google Boeken
- ↑ http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/01/26/news/local_news/newsstory3.txt
- ↑ Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks: Hashawha/Bear Branch, http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/hashawha/, accessed 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ A Bark in the Park: The 50 Best Places to Hike With Your Dog in the ... - Doug Gelbert - Google Boeken
External links
- Hashawha/Bear Branch - Carroll County Recreation & Parks
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