Marshy Point Nature Center
| Marshy Point Nature Center | |
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| Type | nature center |
| Location | 7130 Marshy Point Road Middle River, Maryland |
| Area | 500 acres (2.0 km2) |
| Created | May 1, 2000 |
| Operated by | Baltimore County, Maryland |
| Website | www |
Marshy Point Nature Center is a nature center in Middle River, Maryland operated by the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks[1] and the nonprofit Marshy Point Nature Center Council.[2] The center, built along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks,[3] opened in 2000.
The nature center is open from 9 am to 5 pm and publishes a quarterly calendar of public programs. Marshy Point Park contains 8 miles of trails, a boat dock, and a canoe launch.[2]
Exhibits in the nature center and surrounding park provide close encounters with native wildlife and describe the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding habitats.
History
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Groundbreaking began on the center on October 20, 1998, enabled by a $2.7 million grant.[4] In 2000, the state of Maryland spent $2 million to purchase the trails behind the center.[5]
The center officially opened to the public on May 1, 2000.
In 2005, $300,000 was approved for the expansion of the center.[6] This expansion provided 30% more space at the facility.
References
[edit]- ^ Government, Baltimore County. "Marshy Point Nature Center - Baltimore County". www.baltimorecountymd.gov. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ^ a b "History". Marshy Point Nature Center. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ^ Evan Balkan (2006). 60 hikes within 60 miles. Menasha Ridge Press. ISBN 0-89732-623-7.
- ^ Joe Nawrozki (Oct 20, 1998). "A place of learning on hunting ground". The Baltimore Sun.[dead link]
- ^ Joe Nawrozki (Jun 8, 2000). "County saving a pristine forest". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
- ^ Lisa Goldberg (Apr 14, 2005). "Assembly approves state funding for most of Balto. County's priorities". The Baltimore Sun.[dead link]