What: 3rd Annual Scenic Rivers Land Trust's "Walk for the Woods"
Where: Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area, Crownsville, Maryland DIRECTIONS • From Glen Burnie and points north Questions? Call (443) 597-0063
The walk took place at the 546 acre Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area. Projected to become part of the Anne Arundel County park system it is not yet open to the public. Hike on 1, 2 & 4 mile marked trails past lily-filled ponds, nesting birds and spring wild flowers on this and an adjacent privately held property. No fee, but donations are appreciated. Prizes and gifts awarded! Come see this future park for yourself! Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a private, non-profit, non-governmental body chartered as a 501 (c) (3) corporation in 1988 for the purpose of protecting land through voluntary methods such as conservation easements and educating landholders on issues of conservation and stewardship.
Why "Walk for the Woods"Since its formation in 1988, Scenic Rivers Land Trust has helped to permanently protect over 1,000 acres of land in the Severn, South, West, Patuxent and Rhode River watersheds. Through conservation easements and educating landholders about conservation and stewardship, SRLT helps to preserve the quality of life that we all enjoy in Anne Arundel County. *Please join us on April 19th at the Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area and help SRLT continue its mission of "Preservation through Conservation". Walk Route and ActivitiesThis year's "Walk for the Woods" follows 1, 2 and 4 mile marked trails through the Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area. If you joined us last year please come again to walk your favorite trail or explore a new one! Each walker will receive a Points of Interest Guide and may hike alone or join a guided bird or naturalist led walk. Refreshments will be provided. While there is no fee to participate, walkers raising $25 or more will receive a "Walk for the Woods" t-shirt! Walkers raising $100 or more will be entered for a prize drawings and receive a canvas tote bag. In Honor of Colby B. Rucker
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Colby Rucker (1937-2004) was a leading Anne Arundel naturalist, President of the Severn River Association from 1982 - 1984, leader of SRA monthly nature hikes from 1984-1999, vice chair of the Scenic River Advisory Board, and co-author of Scenic Rivers: The Severn, and Gems of the Severn. He said, "Good stewardship is important, and whatever I have done, I hope it will encourage my neighbors and others to preserve their property."
