Tucked in the heart of Reisterstown lies a hidden gem. The Franklin Woodland Trails offer a peaceful place to explore wooded paths, enjoy nature, and experience one of the community’s most special outdoor spaces.
Just a short stroll from Main Street, these trails are being revitalized through the dedication of volunteers, local leaders, and community supporters who believe in preserving natural spaces for recreation, learning, and connection.
The vision is simple but meaningful: preserve this beautiful space, strengthen it over time, and create a welcoming destination for recreation, reflection, and community pride.
The Franklin Woodland Trails are a community treasure, and your generous donation can help ensure that this beautiful natural space continues to thrive for generations to come.
Whether it is through funding for trail improvements, habitat restoration, or the maintenance of this outdoor haven, your contribution makes a real difference. By donating, you are helping create a welcoming, sustainable space for families, students, and nature lovers to enjoy.
Every dollar helps us work toward our goal of transforming the trails into a popular destination for recreation, education, and connection with nature. Together, we can continue to build a legacy of preservation and community pride through the Franklin Woodland Trails. Thank you for your support.
Donate and Help Preserve NatureThe Franklin Woodland Trails are a place for outdoor play, environmental learning, and quiet walks surrounded by nature. As improvements continue, the trails are becoming an even stronger community asset for families, students, neighbors, and visitors exploring Reisterstown.
For more information on volunteering or joining the Franklin Woodland Trails Committee, contact Jeannie Andrews at [email protected].
Every volunteer hour helps improve paths, clear debris, protect habitat, and strengthen this community treasure.
Take a closer look at Franklin Woodland Trails and the community effort helping care for one of Reisterstown’s special natural spaces.
The story of the trail system began with a letter to the Board of Education in 1959. In the fall of 1972, Franklin Elementary School Principal Kenneth Mays and sixth grade teacher Carroll Swam surveyed the land and began shaping it into a natural space for learning and recreation.
Sixth grade students helped clear debris and rough walking paths, laying the groundwork for what would become the Franklin Woodland Trails.
In 2018, Jeanne Andrews, a certified Master Naturalist and librarian, helped spark a renewed effort to revitalize the trails. Since then, volunteers have continued improving the space while honoring its original vision.
Join us for monthly revitalization workdays on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m..
Volunteers park behind Reisterstown United Methodist Church and meet at the trailhead before heading into the woods together.
A recent article highlighted Jeanne Andrews and her work inspiring young naturalists through the Franklin Woodland Trails.
Follow the Franklin Woodland Trails on Facebook for updates, volunteer opportunities, and project news.
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