Charlotte's Quest Nature Center Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Charlotte's Quest

Type	nature center
Location	3400 Wilhelm Lane Manchester, Maryland
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.

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.

In 2001, following Collett's passing, the town of Manchester voted unanimously to name the center in honor of her.

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Calvert County	Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

Carroll County	Bear Branch Charlotte's Quest Piney Run

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Harford County	Eden Mill Harford Glen Environmental Education Center

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Prince George's County	Clearwater Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center Mt. Rainier Patuxent Research Refuge National Wildlife Visitor Center Watkins

St. Mary's County	Point Lookout State Park

Talbot County	Phillips Wharf Environmental Center Pickering Creek Audubon Center

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