Discover Patterson Park: An Evening Stroll with History and Nature

Have you taken a stroll through the best backyard in Baltimore? That would be Patterson Park, frequently cited as one of the best outdoor experiences in the city. Join us to explore the park from two angles: its history, with a presentation from Baltimore Heritage Tours, and its natural history with Bud Poole, a native tree and birding volunteer with Friends of Patterson Park.

Our Heritage Tour will focus on the park’s almost two-hundred-year-old history, describing its consistent use that ranges from the War of 1812 to a beef market to a 137-acre park. In spite of the area’s development, the natural history of Patterson Park remains strong, acting as a migrant trap for birds, with over 223 species recorded since 2009. We may see both resident birds and lingering migrants, including green heron, black-crowned night heron, red-winged blackbird, Cooper’s hawk, Eastern kingbird, great crested flycatcher, and American robin. The park is ranked in the top 100 hotspots in Maryland, per species, according to eBird.org.

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