Charlotte's Quest Nature Center is a nature center

Nature center

A nature center is an organization with a visitor center or interpretive center designed to educate people about nature and the environment. Usually located within a protected open space, nature centers often have trails through their property. Some are located within a state or city park, and...

 in Manchester, Maryland

Manchester, Maryland

Manchester, Maryland, is a small incorporated town in Northeastern Carroll County, Maryland located on the Eastern coast of the United States of America just South of the Pennsylvania State line and North of Baltimore, Maryland...

. It is operated by the Manchester Parks Foundation and is adjacent to Pine Valley Park and Manchester Elementary School. It is located on 60 acres (242,811.6 m²) of land and contains 4+1/2 mi of hiking trails.

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.