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Hashawha Environmental Center -

Street address
300 John Owings Road
Westminster, Maryland 21158-3149
Phone number
410-386-3560
Office hours
Mon-Fri 8-3:30
Contact 1
Dawn Harry
Park Operations Coordinator
410-386-3560 - voice
Purpose
To provide a serene setting that allows visitors to relax and appreciate the natural environment all around them.
Service
Hashawha and Bear Branch Nature Center are located in northern Carroll County off Route 97 North. Together, the facilities consist of approximately 380 acres. Hashawha Environmental Center, a residential retreat center, is rented to groups such as religious organizations, Scouts, and clubs on weekends and weekdays. Meals and overnight accommodations are provided. Facilities at Hashawha include an administration building with meeting rooms, a dining hall, and a boardwalk wetlands area. A conference center capable of seating 125 people is available for overnight groups; there are five winterized cabins accommodating 36 people each. Recreation found on site for rental groups include: a swimming pool, hiking trails, tot lot, volleyball net, basketball court, and open fields for softball and soccer.
Eligibility
Minimum group size is 25; maximum group size is 180.
Fees
Call for fees and availability.
Subjects
Camps And Camping, Environment, Meeting Rooms/Receptions, Trails/Tours - Hiking/Bicycle, Volunteers - Needed
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