Charlotte's Quest Nature Center is a hidden treasure within the Town of Manchester, Maryland. Charlotte's Quest Nature Center is located adjacent to Manchester's Pine Valley Park and to Manchester Elementary School. Within Charlotte's Quest and Pine Valley Park's 60+ combined acres you will find over 4 ½ miles of trails, a stream, natural springs, a pond, pine and hardwood forests and abundant wildlife. The Manchester Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization, oversees the day-to-day-operations of the center. The functioning of the center is done through the generosity of our membership, donors and volunteers. An occasional grant aids this process. Dedicated volunteers administer most of the maintenance and the running of Charlotte's Quest's programs, activities and events with the help of the naturalist. Charlotte's Quest is under the direction of the Manchester Parks Foundation and the Town of Manchester. Charlotte's Quest Nature Center is operated by volunteers and one paid staff member, the Naturalist, and is maintained by donations, grants, memberships, and in-kind gifts. No government funding is received.
CHARLOTTE'S QUEST
NATURE CENTER
and Pine Valley Park
RULES AND REGULATIONS
These rules are intended to secure the fullest enjoyment of the facilities for our visitors. The commission of offenses under local ordinances or state law shall be cause for arrest.
- Park grounds are open to the public from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.
- Park facilities are available for public use on a first come, first serve basis except for areas that have been previously reserved.
- No fires permitted without prior permission
- Vehicles are restricted to designated roads and parking areas only.
- No alcoholic beverages allowed on park property.
- No dumping or littering on park property, all trash must be carried out.
- All pets must be under owner's control at all times. (Please carry doggie do out with you.)
- No weapons or firearms (including BB guns) allowed on park property.
- No person may hunt, trap or endanger animals in any way.
- No boating or swimming allowed in park.
- Cutting of timber is prohibited
- Fishing is catch and release only.
- No sales, solicitations, or placement of any signs within the park without prior permission.
- Disturbing habitat of animals is prohibited.
- Structures, plants and natural features may not be removed, damaged, or defaced.
- A person may not camp or lodge without prior permission from the Manchester Parks Foundation.
- Loitering in vehicles is prohibited.
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Ellen Rugemer Vice-President: Bill Skinner Secretary: Marcia Bogash Treasurer: Sharon Hughes |
Betty Smith Elsie McCleary Donna Davis Carol Hose |
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Charlotte's Quest
NATURE CENTER
A Non-Profit Organization
