Mission Statement

The Harford Glen Environmental Education Center, an integral part of the Harford County Public School system, coordinates a comprehensive, sequential, and participatory program of environmental education.  The Harford Glen staff seeks to produce a responsibility ethic of stewardship and sustainability in the total school community.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MEET THE STAFF

DIRECTIONS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Harford Glen is currently open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 am to 7 pm through the last weekend in October. The property is closed to the public on weekdays.

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MEET THE STAFF

Mark Herzog Ruth Eisenhour Kathy Decker

Director Teacher-In-Charge Office Manager

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Barbara Nueslein Rebecca Jacquay Amanda Koss

On-Site Nurse Outdoor Educator Outdoor Educator

Chris Burley Ramon Maynard Tony Carrier

Outdoor Educator Caretaker Chief Custodian

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DIRECTIONS

From Baltimore:

Merge onto I-95 N toward NEW YORK (Portions toll).

Merge onto MD-24 N via EXIT 77B toward BEL AIR.

Turn LEFT onto W WHEEL RD. Pass through 1 roundabout.

End at 502 W Wheel Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-6131

From New Jersey:

Merge onto NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE S toward DELAWARE (Portions toll).

NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE S becomes I-295 S (Portions toll).

Merge onto I-95 S via the exit on the LEFT toward BALTIMORE (Portions toll).

Merge onto MD-24 N / VIETNAM VETS MEMORIAL HWY via EXIT 77B toward BEL AIR.

Turn LEFT onto W WHEEL RD. Pass through 1 roundabout.

End at 502 W Wheel Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-6131

From Pennsylvania:

Merge onto I-83 S via EXIT 70 toward HERSHEY / YORK / PENNA TURNPIKE.

Take the MD-439 exit- EXIT 36- toward BEL AIR.

Turn RIGHT onto OLD YORK RD / MD-439.

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MD-23 / NORRISVILLE RD.

Turn RIGHT onto BALDWIN MILL RD / MD-165 / MD-23.

Turn LEFT onto MD-23 / EAST WEST HWY.

Turn RIGHT onto ROCK SPRING RD / MD-24.

Merge onto US-1 S / MD-24 S / BELAIR BYP toward EDGEWOOD / BALTIMORE.

Turn LEFT onto MD-24 / VIETNAM VETS MEMORIAL HWY.

Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MD-24 S / VIETNAM VETS MEMORIAL HWY.

Turn RIGHT onto W WHEEL RD. Pass through 1 roundabout.

End at 502 W Wheel Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-6131

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Harford Glen is made available to the public as a courtesy for nature recreation purposes during limited times throughout the year. Passive activities, such as hiking, bird watching, family outings, picnicking, and nature observation are encouraged at the center. Activities that are not compatible with or are destructive to the natural environment are prohibited.

· The violation of any listed regulation shall result in the loss of all privileges by the individual and by the group of which the violator is a member.

· Opening and closing hours will be strictly enforced. Knowledge of the correct time is the responsibility of the visitor. Authorities will be called if you remain on the property after 7:00 PM.

· Familiarity with Harford Glen/Harford County Public School’s regulations is the responsibility of the visitor. Harford Glen is a division of Harford County Public Schools.

· Harford County Public Schools is not responsible for accidents, personal injuries, or loss of personal property.

NOT PERMITTED:

1) Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are not permitted on this property.

2) Obscene or abusive language will not be tolerated.

3) Trees, shrubs, tables, and all other property should not be defaced or abused by cutting, climbing, beating, or breaking.

4) Swimming or wading is not permitted in the reservoir, streams, or pond.

5) The water is owned and operated by the Federal Government and fishing and boating are allowed by permit only. Contact by telephone the Office of Outdoor Recreation (410-278-4124).

6) The use of any building, excluding the outside pavilion, is off limits to anyone other than HCPS student or employee groups.

7) The stage and fire pit may not be used by anyone other than a Harford Glen staff member.

8) Firearms, BB guns, paintball guns, bows and arrows, or any other types of weapons are not permitted on the property.

9) Digging of holes for any purpose is prohibited.

10) Camping is not permitted.

11) The riding of bicycles, mini-bikes, all-terrain vehicles, and horses on the property is not permitted.

RESTROOMS:

Public restrooms are located on the ground floor of the Winters Run Building underneath the stairs. Please help to keep them clean and sanitary and be conscientious when using the water and paper towels.

CHILDREN:

Children and youth under 16 years of age must be under supervision of a parent or a responsible adult while in the park.

PARKING:

Parking of vehicles is restricted to designated parking areas. Visitors may use the gravel parking lot by the fishing pond or the paved parking lot behind the dining hall. Access roads shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles. Cars are not to be driven or parked on the grass.

PICNIC AREA:

1) Harford Glen is a trash-free facility. Visitors are responsible for packing out their own trash.

2) Picnic tables are available on a first-come/first-served basis, are not to be moved, and should be left clean for the next party.

3) Charcoal grills provided by the using group are permitted. Please be sure to thoroughly clean up the area.

4) Games requiring the setting up of nets or driving of stakes should be first cleared with the Harford Glen personnel on duty.

5) The pavilion may be reserved by contacting Harford Glen staff at 410-638-3903. There is a fee of $100 for each use.

PETS:

All pets must be on a leash and appropriately constrained. Pets are not permitted without direct supervision of the owner.

NATURE TRAILS:

1) Nature trails are maintained for the benefit of all. Tags, markings, signs, etc. are not to be covered, abused or removed.

2) Trees are not to be defaced or abused by cutting, climbing, beating, or breaking.

PUBLIC HOURS:

· Weekends only beginning the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

· Over the summer when school is not in session, seven days per week, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, beginning in June after the last day of school for HCPS students and ending in August before school begins for HCPS students.

· November 1 to March 30: Closed to public; open for school business only.

A general rule to remember is if Harford County Public Schools are in session, then Harford Glen is closed to the public.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Harford Glen Environmental Education Center School Offices:

Tel: 410-638-3903/Fax: 410-638-3907

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Messages may be left on voice mail. Voice mail will be checked during office hours.

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