In The Banks We Deserve, journalist Oscar Perry Abello argues that community banking has a crucial role to play in addressing urgent social challenges, from creating a more racially just…
We often think of cities in opposition to nature. But cities have a rich natural history, including many freshwater ecosystems. Urban streams and rivers have been used as dumps for…
This dynamic forum will feature important discussions on Resilience Hubs and Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)—two powerful tools for strengthening communities in the face of climate change. We'll explore how cities…
Join us for an evening of cactus terrarium building. Learn everything necessary to grow happy, healthy cacti. Each workshop attendee will get a glass vessel to plant in and then…
Learn the basics of bicycle maintenance from our friends at Baltimore Bicycle Works (BBW). The first half of this class covers the anatomy of the bicycle, guidance on how to…
At the intersection of art and science lies Voyages, an original immersive event series at the National Aquarium that inspires connection to nature and celebrates all things Baltimore. Join us…
Hellbenders, a type of giant salamander, are known by numerous nicknames including, but not limited to “snot otter,” “mud devil,” “lasagna lizard,” “Allegheny alligator,” and “devil dog. These giant, elusive…
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.…
Join farmers at Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm for a hands-on workshop exploring the surprising value of common garden "weeds"! This interactive session will introduce you to the wild edible…
The Farm Alliance of Baltimore and the National Wildlife Federation have teamed up to create a series titled Pollinators & Produce for urban farmers, community gardeners, and backyard growers in…
Join the weed warriors for our monthly stewardship event. Once each summer (to beat the heat) we meet inside to socialize and strategize. We share successes and challenges and look…
This two-part workshop opens with the art activity, Wishes for Fishes, by local eco-artist Bridget Parlato, as she creates a living tale of life in the harbor from stories YOU…
Discover the underwater world of macroinvertebrates. See them up close. Learning how they help indicate stream health, and what roles they play in stream ecology. NHSM volunteers will show participants…
Have you seen a cool science fact while doom scrolling and wish you knew more? Join our introduction to ecology session! Ever wondered why you rarely see Baltimore Orioles in…
Discover the secrets of black gold by learning how to create and optimize a compost pile. This class will give an overview of city solid waste practices, explain the biological…