THE NATURE AREA

Our Nature Area is roughly 55 acres of woods with a somewhat rugged terrain. It has unique biodiversity with many species of trees and plants. It has 1.5 miles of improved trails with numerous markers identifying the trees and plants.  There is an historic cemetery at the far eastern end of the Park. The Chapter supports educational programs for local schools and scouting organizations. Also, the public is welcome to visit the property and walk the trails. The trails are divided into segments with trailside signage, and tree identification signs are installed. 

Within the Park boundaries we have an outdoor archery range and a kayak/canoe floating launch on Bolingbroke Creek.  The creek is one of the boundaries of our property.

Our chapter is extremely proud of our Nature Area and its trails that are maintained for use by members, school children, outdoor education programs, and our many friends and neighbors in Talbot and surrounding counties.

The access to the Park is via the gate on Money Make Road.  Every chapter member has the combination to the gate lock.  After a member has passed through the gate, please close it and proceed to the parking area adjacent to the pavilion.  When you leave, please remember to lock the gate.  If visiting the property by yourself, please advise someone that you are visiting the site. (Your car will not be visible from the road after you park at the pavilion).

Non-members are free to hike the trails. Park next to the bridge the bottom of the hill and walk up to the entrance gate. Do not block the entrance gate with your car -- It may get towed.

Using the trails or other features of the Nature Area is done at your own risks. The Izaak Walton League and the Talbot County (Mid-Shore) Chapter will not assume any liability in the event of injury or accident. 

Please note that chapter members and their guests may hunt on the property during the various, fall deer seasons. When someone is hunting, they are instructed to post the sign near the entrance gate to indicate that they are present.  It is not advisable to walk the trails when hunters are present and we request that you do not cause any confrontation or disrupt their right to hunt. Please visit the area at another time. Click on the following to review the Current Hunting Policies

Click to see the Nature Area Trails Map         and/or the Trees on the Trails Guide

A trail and detailed tree guide (notebook) is available at the Pavilion that you may take and use as you explore the park. 

THE PAVILION

Our Pavilion at Bolingbroke Park is the centerpiece of our facilities.  From April thru October, we hold monthly dinner meetings here, usually with a guest speaker on topics pertaining to conservation,  the environment, and local history or issues..

The Pavilion can seat up to 100 people at our picnic tables.  We have a large charcoal grill,  two ADA unisex restrooms, and a bar area.  The facility is off the grid and we use a propane fueled generator to provide electricity for lighting, fans, and well pump.  In the winter months we need to close-up  in order to protect our well and supply lines.  The park is accessible, but the electric service is not available.   There is a serviceable privy to the right of the storage buildings.

The Pavilion may be reserved and rented by members and the public for various types of events such as: birthday parties, weddings and receptions, family reunions, and  by civic organizations.  We readily make the facilities available to local youth groups and schools for educational programs.  We encourage  the use of Bolingbroke Park by all residents of the 4 county area.  Also, we conduct our introductory archery classes in the pavilion so we do not have to consider weather conditions when scheduling  classes.  

If you are interested in renting the Pavilion for an event, please read the following  contract  agreement for general rentals ( the last page provides the current rate schedule) or the one for use with youth organizations.

Our pavilion rental and use coordinator is Leslie Adelman and she can be reached at les.m.adelman@gmail.com 

1. We have rental agreements for making reservations to hold private events at the park, and a separate one for use by Youth organizations such as boy and girl scouts. If you want to rent the park, please:       

1)  check the Calendar to determine park availability,

 2)  print and complete the contract, 

3) scan completed contract and email to Leslie (or contact her if preferring to mail the contract)                                                

4)  correspond with Leslie regarding the details, site visits, event set-up, timings, etc. 

STANDARD RENTAL AGREEMENT     (including fees)

YOUTH ORGANIZATION RENTAL AGREEMENT