The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. Various dates from March through June 2025. Click here for more information and to register.
Art is, at its core, grounded in the extraction of nature. Artworks are made of and made through the transformation of earth, air, light, animals, and plants. This focus exhibition foregrounds the natural-ness of all artworks and tells a history of artmaking’s relationship to the natural world from historic sustainability to exploitative practice and sustainable…
Curtis Bay is a community in South Baltimore that has experienced over 100 years of environmental violence and harm as a result of the cumulative impacts of stationary toxic facilities (over 70+ facilities in one community). The city of Baltimore has utilized the land as a dumping ground for heavy industrious and noxious facilities. The…
A week-long celebration of community, environmental stewardship, and collective action in Baltimore. This event brings together families, volunteers, and local leaders to connect with nature and build a greener future. Click here for more information.
Join us for a spring migration bird walk during our extended hours! All levels of experience are welcome. Binoculars are available for everyone, but feel free to BYOB (bring your own binoculars) if preferred. Registration is required for this free event. Click here for more information and to register.
Each semester, Hopkins Dining’s Sustainability Manager, Graham Browning, organizes a meet-up at a local Baltimore farmers market near our own Homewood campus at the 32nd Street Farmers Market. Click here for more information.
Join the Midtown Community Benefits District to support the health of the communities’ tree canopy by lending a hand! Bolton Hill Community Association and Midtown are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 3rd. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide direction and tools provided for planting.…
Join us for a transformative gathering that explores the pioneering Regenerating Relational Ecologies Global Action Research Initiative. This event brings together community leaders, regenerative practitioners, researchers, educators, and ecological stewards to engage in a shared inquiry into the resilience of living systems through relational and regenerative practices. Click here for more information.
Come out to tour a lush healing sanctuary with Eclipta Herbal founder, artist, educator and clinical herbalist Alyssa Dennis! Nestled on a 0.7-acre plot in Northeast Baltimore City, the Eclipta Herbal Sanctuary is a vibrant, living ecosystem home to over 100 species of medicinal plants—and growing. This space is dedicated to ecological education, conservation, and…
Weed Warriors help the Department of Recreation and Parks manage Non-Native Invasive (NNI) plants which are harmful to trees and forest patches. Certified Weed Warriors are community members, like you, trained as environmental stewards by TreeBaltimore! Weed Warriors 101: Invasive Plants in Urban Ecosystems provides an introduction to non-native invasive plant species, how they were…
Interested in learning how to vermicompost but not sure where to begin? Already vermicomposting but need a refresher? This Home Vermiomposting workshop will give you what you need to be a successful composter! The hands-on workshop will cover the benefits of vermicompost, the setup and steps to creating successful compost, and how to treat common…
Join the Midtown Community Benefits District to support the health of the communities’ tree canopy by lending a hand! Madison Park Improvement Association and Midtown are co-hosting a volunteer tree planting event from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 10th. There will be trained tree keepers on staff to provide direction and tools…
Join us for a bus tour of South Baltimore’s favorite parks and trees. See Fort McHenry’s Cambridge elm, two memorial groves of flowering cherries, and enjoy the champion green hawthorn and laurel oak in Riverside Park. We'll also swing by Baltimore's own 'Ellis Island' and then stand in the shade of the Frederick Douglass elm.…
Give a day for the Bay! Join the National Aquarium’s Conservation team for trash cleanup, trail rebuilding, and gardening at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. We will remove trash and debris from the wetlands, rebuild the trail, and maintain the rain garden. Trail rebuilding and debris removal will be done with Maryland Conservation…
The Stoop, in partnership with Bikemore, presents “Spoke & Word: Tales from the Bike Lane." Celebrate Bike Month with true, personal stories about the experiences, challenges, and positive outcomes of cycling in Baltimore. Click here for more information and to register.
Celebrate your Bike to Work Day at our after party at Peabody Heights Brewery. There will be music, drinks, a food truck, tabling from friends of Bikemore, a raffle, and more! Click here for more information and to register.
Over 100 marine species living in US waters are listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Well-known and beloved species like humpback whales and green sea turtles occupy spots on this list, as well as species that are not as familiar. In this talk, marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman will go…
Stillmeadow Community Fellowship has partnered with Blue Water Baltimore to complete the construction of a new bioswale, a type of Green Stormwater Infrastructure, or “GSI”. This bioswale was installed in an effort to mitigate the flooding that occurs along Frederick Avenue in the Irvington neighborhood of West Baltimore. Volunteers will assist Blue Water Baltimore and…
Weed Warriors help the Department of Recreation and Parks manage Non-Native Invasive (NNI) plants which are harmful to trees and forest patches. Certified Weed Warriors are community members, like you, trained as environmental stewards by TreeBaltimore! Weed Warriors 102: Species ID & Removal Techniques provides an introduction to plant identification characteristics and terminology, and teaches…
Ever want to learn more about Tree ID? With leaves and buds emerging, spring is a great time for those new to tree identification to learn the ropes. Enjoy a hike through the forest with a Naturalist to investigate how we can ID trees through the seasons. Click here for more information and to register.
Bring friends and family to celebrate Turn Again to the Earth, the BMA’s city-wide initiative and series of exhibitions focusing on the environment, climate change, art, and culture. Among the series is Black Earth Rising, an exhibition of compelling artworks by contemporary African diasporic, Latin American, and Native American artists who are inspired by the…
Join DPW, BMORE Beautiful, and Reservoir Hill Improvement Council for a Pollinator Hotel-making workshop. Pollinator hotels are structures that accommodate native bees by providing small nesting spaces using natural materials. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to make your own pollinator hotel and learn about the Coevolution of Flowers and Bees given by Baltimore City…
Weed Warriors help the Department of Recreation and Parks manage Non-Native Invasive (NNI) plants which are harmful to trees and forest patches. Certified Weed Warriors are community members, like you, trained as environmental stewards by TreeBaltimore! In Weed Warriors 201a: Project Planning & Leadership, we'll review some of the non-native invasive plants we've learned already,…
Join our experienced animal care naturalists for an immersive birding adventure through the scenic trails of Gwynn's Falls Leakin Park! This guided hike is perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels, offering a unique opportunity to observe and identify local bird species in their natural habitat. Learn about bird behaviors, habitats, and the importance of…
Join us in becoming a water scientist for a day! Learn what it takes to be a water scientist and help with climate change impact data collection! Registration required. Click here for more information and to register.
At this month’s meeting of the NHSM Lep Club, we’ll welcome Amanda Wray, founding member of Wild Ones Baltimore, for a discussion of the benefits of adding native plants to your yard and garden. Contact the club coordinator ([email protected]) with any questions or comments. If you love butterflies and moths, consider joining the NHSM Lep…
Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek with BlackAFinSTEM, Birds of Urban Baltimore, and the Masonville Cove Partnership! Join us for a bird walk, see the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Please note that this event is meant to elevate and celebrate Black birding experiences. Meet us at the bird banding station by…
Weed Warriors help the Department of Recreation and Parks manage Non-Native Invasive (NNI) plants which are harmful to trees and forest patches. Certified Weed Warriors are community members, like you, trained as environmental stewards by TreeBaltimore! Weed Warriors 201b: Project Planning & Leadership Continued is the fourth and final class in our certification series. In…
There's a whole different world out there under the leaves, rocks and logs! Take a hike on the Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park trails with a naturalist to discover the reptile and amphibian world living just outside of Carrie Murray Nature Center. Learn about "herping" and how to safely enjoy and appreciate our ecothermic wild neighbors! Click…