Marshy Point Nature Center
Encyclopedia
Marshy Point Nature Center is a nature center
in Middle River, Maryland
. The center, built along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks, is built on hunting grounds once used by U.S. President Benjamin Harrison
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In 2000, the state of Maryland spent $2 million to purchase the trails behind the center.
The center officially opened to the public on May 1, 2000.
In 2005, $300,000 was approved for the expansion of the center. This expansion provided 30% more space at the facility.
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 Middle River, Maryland
Middle River, Maryland
Middle River is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 23,958 at the 2000 census...
. The center, built along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks, is built on hunting grounds once used by U.S. President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there...
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History
Groundbreaking began on the center on October 20, 1998, enabled by a $2.7 million grant.In 2000, the state of Maryland spent $2 million to purchase the trails behind the center.
The center officially opened to the public on May 1, 2000.
In 2005, $300,000 was approved for the expansion of the center. This expansion provided 30% more space at the facility.