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…
Join local tie-dye artist Kimberlee Swift for a hands-on tie dye workshop. Learn about natural dying techniques using native plants. Participants will each get to tie-dye their own items. Sign up today, Space is limited! All materials will be provided. Click here for more information and to register.
Join us for our Spring Gathering, a joyful celebration of 15 years of land stewardship, food justice, and collective joy in the heart of Reservoir Hill. This is more than just an event—it’s a homecoming for all who have loved, supported, grown with, and been nourished by Whitelock Community Farm. We’re welcoming neighbors, friends, longtime…
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.
Johns Hopkins University’s Office of Climate and Sustainability is hosting a Green Labs Vendor Fair on Tuesday, June 3rd! We invite students, researchers, and staff to visit with vendors who provide sustainable services and products. Click here for more information (and registration link, once live).
Interested in learning how to compost but not sure where to begin? Already composting but need a refresher? This Home Composting workshop will give you what you need to be a successful composter! The hands-on workshop will cover the benefits of compost, the setup and steps to creating successful compost, and how to treat common…
The orioles in particular have a long and fascinating history of research dating back to the 1950s, and through this long history of research, we have been able to understand how patterns of hybridization have changed over time. Using an integrative approach that combines morphology, genomics, and climate change research, we have explored the oriole…
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 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…
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…
