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 Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative (BGJWC) via ZOOM on Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 11 a.m. (EST)/6 p.m. (EAT) for a dynamic and interactive conversation that will bring together residents from Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) and Baltimore, MD (USA) who are working in their communities to address the adverse effects of climate change. Join…
Join us on May 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Blueprint Cafe, 3120 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218, for a special roundtable gathering to reflect on a transformative year of in-person and virtual events exploring the theme REIMAGINING LAND. Over the past year, the Ecological Design Collective has hosted a series of…
What do thousands of horseshoe crabs do when the evening tide is high and the spring moon is new or full? A spawning so huge that people travel to view it from around the world. The scene begins with male horseshoe crabs waiting along the water’s edge. As a female moves with the tide onto…
Join the National Aquarium and National Wildlife Federation as we maintain the Oriole Garden—a wildlife garden located in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Volunteers will remove weeds and invasive species. Gloves, tools and other materials will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get a little dirty. The Oriole Garden, which features…
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 Doug Munro, area resident and amateur historian, for a learning walk along the Stony Run Path, which used to be the tracks of the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad. Doug will take us back in time with landmarks, pictures, facts, and stories. Come learn about the great many things that moved north and south along…
Community members can reserve a 10×10 space to sell their items. Everyone is invited to come and shop for secondhand finds. Click here for more information and to register.
In 2016, Anand Pandian was alarmed by Donald Trump's harsh attacks on immigrants to the United States, the appeal of that politics of anger and fear. In the years that followed, he crisscrossed the country—from Fargo, North Dakota to Denton, Texas, from southern California to upstate New York—seeking out fellow Americans with markedly different social…
Have a dataset you have no idea how to handle? Want to improve the design of your study? Simply just want to learn something new? Come to a Citizen Data Science Workshop! This is the fourth workshop in the six-part Citizen Data Science series, but you do not have to have attended prior workshops to attend this one. Attendance…
Learn how to diagnose and fix common mechanical bicycle brake ailments from our friends at Baltimore Bicycle Works (BBW). The first third of this class covers bicycle shifter/derailleur theory and anatomy of the various shifting systems, while the second portion will provide hands-on instruction and practice covering how to adjust your front and rear derailleurs,…
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…
Join us for the culminating event of the Reimagining Land theme, as we gather to reflect, connect, and celebrate with a public conversation between Rashid Awari (CEHDA-GHANA and WIACT) and Eric Jackson (Black Yield Institute), moderated by Anand Pandian (Johns Hopkins University) and Nicole Labruto (Johns Hopkins University). This special event brings together voices from…
The Farm Alliance of Baltimore and the National Wildlife Federation have teamed up to create a workshop series titled Pollinators & Produce centered on pollinators for urban farmers, community gardeners, and backyard growers in and around Baltimore. Join us for our first installment, facilitated by Jennifer Payne of the Xerces Society! About the Workshop A…
*RESCHEDULED to Friday 5/30 (original date 5/16) Are you compost curious? Are you passionate about urban sustainability, zero waste initiatives, and creating a cleaner and greener Baltimore? Then please join us for this workshop on creating community composting systems for urban gardens. Click here for more information and to register.