The Bear Branch Nature Center
The Bear Branch Nature Center is located off Route 97, north of Westminster, Maryland, approximately 3 miles from where Route 97 splits from Route 140. Turn right on John Owings Road by the Carroll County Sports Complex [just after Bachmans Valley Road (Route 496)] and travel about 1½ miles to a left on Hashawha Road. Bear Branch Nature Center is about ¼ mile on the right. (The directions and map should print out on one page.)
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