Learn about water quality testing with the scientists of Blue Water Baltimore! An Outfall Screening Blitz consists of taking teams of volunteers into our local streams to sample water quality. The events take place 48 hours after a major rain event to ensure stormwater is not being sampled. Samples will be collected from streams being…
Join us for a fun-filled game night featuring exciting rounds of trivia and bingo, all centered around the wonders of Masonville. Test your knowledge, win prizes, and connect with fellow nature lovers in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere! Click here for more information and to register.
Join us as we celebrate the closing of Leave No Trace: John Work Garrett in the American Outdoors. 7pm-8pm: The evening will kick off with a performance by Teresa Ferrara interspersed with stories of the West. Musical selections will include standards such as Edelweiss, Home Sweet Home and more. 8pm-9pm: Stations will be set up exploring…
Led by guides from Nature Worx, we will explore the beautiful grounds at Masonville Cove, slowly walking and pausing frequently, using all of our senses to drop out of doing mode and into being mode. Learn simple, but profound ways to make space for yourself to breathe and savor the natural world. Click here for…
A large iron ring hangs from a wall, set in place many decades ago. And right below, there’s a big stone step. Look closely to see a peephole near the top. Who was spying? Join geologist Kathleen Marasco to find the answer on this walk near the Inner Harbor. We will share the stories of…
Join Stillmeadow Community Fellowship for their Peace Park Volunteer work days! Come get your hands dirty and make a difference in the community! How You Can Participate: Pull weeds, plant native species, clean up trash, and help restore our shared green spaces! Tools and guidance will be provided. Bring your friends, family and enthusiasm! Click…
June 7 10 AM - 1 PM & June 14 9:30 AM - 12 PM Celebrate water through ritual, poetry, song, & movement! Join Vital Matters for outdoor gatherings at Herring Run to bring the biannual, cross-national Global Water Dances event to Baltimore! Gatherings are open to all ages and abilities. No dance experience required!…
In this 2-day workshop designed for ages 14+, you will learn the complete process of transforming botanicals and florals into a lasting piece of wearable art through electroforming—a type of metalworking that uses an electric charge. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned maker, this workshop is perfect for anyone eager to explore this…
Curious about how bees help our urban gardens and ecosystems? Ever wondered how a hive is started and kept? Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library in the Filbert Street Garden for a session on all things urban beekeeping. Learn about bees from master beekeeper and Animal Husbandry Coordinator Charles DeBarber, and have some up close…
Get ready for a dazzling outdoor celebration of love, inclusivity, and self-expression! Join us for Pride Outside, a family-friendly event hosted by Kirby the Drag Queen. This unforgettable afternoon is packed with entertainment, storytelling, and movement for all ages. Click here for more information and to register.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided walk at Kollar Nursery. Located in rural Harford County near the Pennsylvania border, this ecological oasis was started in 1985 by Stan and Sharon Kollar. The entrance to the Nursery is tucked away on a little country lane that weaves through forest and grassland near Pylesville, Maryland. It is clear when you enter…
Join master forager Nick Spero to learn about the varied wild edibles available in June. Focusing on the Cromwell Valley area, we will sample plants such as spicebush and learn how to prepare native milkweed and American Pokeberry for safe eating. Come along to see how many other tasty and nutritious wild plants can be…
Join Johns Hopkins University Geology Professor Dr. Daniel Viete and Ameteur Naturalist James Wolf on this guided tour. Come on a trip through deep time and learn about about the formation of the landforms under your feet. And the interesting ways in which they informed local history. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to…
Join us for the 2025 Charles Village Garden Walk, showcasing gardens and open spaces South of 29th Street. Your ticket purchase helps support gardens and outdoor programs at our three partner organizations. Peek into hidden gems, private sanctuaries, and eclectic outdoor spaces on the Charles Village Garden Walk! Click here for more information and to…
Are you interested in learn how to mend those well loved pants, shirts, jacket? Or how to darn your favorite socks? Bring a friend, child, date or buddy for an afternoon of staff-guided mending. Bring your own garment that you would like to mend and use available thread, needles and fabrics. No experience necessary. Each…