Marshy Point Nature Center
| Marshy Point Nature Center | |
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| Type | nature center |
| Location | 7130 Marshy Point Road Middle River, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°21′02″N 76°22′44″W / 39.35054°N 76.37878°W |
| 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. The center, built along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks,[1] is built on hunting grounds once used by U.S. President Benjamin Harrison.[2]
History
Groundbreaking began on the center on October 20, 1998, enabled by a $2.7 million grant.[2] In 2000, the state of Maryland spent $2 million to purchase the trails behind the center.[3]
The center officially opened to the public on May 1, 2000.
In 2005, $300,000 was approved for the expansion of the center.[4] This expansion provided 30% more space at the facility.
Gallery
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The creeks at Marshy Point Nature Center -
A live snake exhibit -
A stuffed duck -
Tall grass on the trails
References
- ^ Evan Balkan (2006). 60 hikes within 60 miles. Menasha Ridge Press. ISBN 0-89732-623-7.
- ^ a b Joe Nawrozki (Oct 20, 1998). "A place of learning on hunting ground". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Joe Nawrozki (Jun 8, 2000). "County saving a pristine forest". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Lisa Goldberg (Apr 14, 2005). "Assembly approves state funding for most of Balto. County's priorities". The Baltimore Sun.