Charlotte's Quest Nature Center

Charlotte's Quest

Type	nature center
Location	3400 Wilhelm Lane Manchester, Maryland
Coordinates	39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W / 39.66556°N 76.880694°W / 39.66556; -76.880694Coordinates: 39°39′56″N 76°52′50.5″W / 39.66556°N 76.880694°W / 39.66556; -76.880694
Area	60 acres (0.24 km²; 0.094 sq mi)
Created	May 3, 1995
Etymology	Charlotte Collett
Operated by	Manchester Parks Foundation
Hiking trails	4 ¹⁄₂ miles (7.2 km)
Website	charlottesquestnaturecenter.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]^[3]

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]

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External links

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