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…
Join IPC on Thursday June 5 at 7pm to explore the vital link between invasive plant removal and thriving, healthy waterways. You'll learn how taking care of local landscapes helps protect the Chesapeake Bay—and how your faith can inspire meaningful action for the environment. Sign up today and be part of the change! Click here…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Leaf & Lit is an ecological stewardship based book club organized by BCRP's Weed Warrior Program. For this season, we will be discussing, "The Overstory" by Richard Powers. "The Overstory is a sweeping, impassioned work of activism and resistance that is also a stunning evocation of—and paean to—the natural world. From the roots to the…
Join us online Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at noon (EST) for the next installment of our conversation series with artist Asad Raza as we continue our journey along with him as he creates a public art installation on the River Granta in Cambridgeshire. We will get updates about the “River Ear project” as well as…
The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering and the Dean’s Office present the James D. Yager, PhD Celebration Symposium, commemorating the legacy and impact of Dr. James D. Yager. James D. Yager, PhD, was the Edyth H. Schoenrich Professor in Preventive Medicine and professor emeritus in Environmental Health and Engineering at the Bloomberg School…
Hopkins on the Hill is a biennial showcase of the range, value, and impact of federally funded research and programming at Johns Hopkins University. Come explore innovative work from 20 presenters and practitioners spanning a range of fields, including artificial intelligence, health care technology, space exploration, education, public health, and more. We hope you will…
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 final workshop in the six-part Citizen Data Science series, but you do not need to have attended prior workshops to join. One of the…
The annual seminar of the Stormwater Committee for the Chesapeake Water Environment Association will once again be held at MITAGS in Linthicum, MD. This year’s seminar will be co-hosted by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). There will be regulatory updates from EPA Region 3, the District’s Department of Energy & Environment, Delaware’s Department…
The Bloomberg School Staff Assembly and Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health invite you to share a meal while learning more about JHIPH and its commitment to building connections across Planetary Health work at JHU. Be a part of a community of staff, faculty, and students united by their commitment to work across disciplines to…
Embark on a scavenger hunt around Harriet Tubman Grove in Wyman Park Dell to identify plants native to Baltimore. Use natural watercolors made from native plants and those that Tubman used for making medicine, such as sassafras and geranium, to create a linocut painting inspired by your connection with their spiritual and holistic benefits. Call…
Grab your binoculars and join us on an expeditionary paddle from Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area to Pickering Creek Audubon Center! We will begin our paddle in the quiet and protected waters of Wye Island and make our way up Pickering Creek to their new living shoreline. There we will learn how native plants…
Join Waterfront Partnership for the 8th annual Baltimore Floatilla on Saturday, June 14, 2025! This year, we’re gettin’ groovy with a far-out '70s theme—so grab your bell bottoms, break out the tie-dye, and paddle into "Saturday Morning Fever." Floatilla is a 5-mile roundtrip paddle from Canton Waterfront Park to the Inner Harbor. Paddlers are encouraged…
St. Bartholomew's Creation Caretakers is sponsoring the second big cleanup of Uplands Park on June 14, 2025 from 9:30am-12pm. Join us to pick up trash, remove invasive species, and meet new people! Click here for more information and to register.
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!…
Join us on an unforgettable journey along the Patapsco River! On this paddle we will follow the river as it bends through the industrial landscapes and vibrant neighborhoods of Baltimore City to the forested hillsides and farmland in Baltimore County. Along the way we will learn the crucial role marshes play in our ecosystem and…
Join the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School for the Planetary Health Cities Symposium on June 16th, 2025! The Planetary Health Cities Initiative reimagines urban health through the lens of Planetary Health—where cities not only protect and promote the well-being of their residents but also safeguard the…
As a follow up to January's legislative overview and in response to the requests for legislative education at the inaugural Greater Baltimore Climate Summit (GBCS), Maryland Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network & CCAN Action Fund, Brittany Baker, will provide a debrief of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session (1/8/2025 through 4/7/2025). Join us for…
Join farmer Jonathan Wirth at Strength to Love 2 Farm for a workshop on affordable strategies for managing green waste and crop debris on your urban farm/garden. Jonathan will cover the basics of three-bin hot compost systems, modified johnson-su cold composting systems, mow and cover techniques, vermicomposting, and woodchips usage. Click here for more information…
Let’s learn how the Susquehannock Wildlife Society protects our local wildlife through conservation, research, and the rescue and transportation of injured or sick animals to local rehabilitation centers. We’ll tour their newly opened Susquehanna Wildlife Conservation Center to view the exhibits and live animal aquariums. We’ll discuss their work with wildlife rescues, ongoing wood turtle…
This is a faith based event featuring African and Native American Drummers, Story Telling, Fishing Lessons, Bug Hunt, a one act play performed by the Arena Players, Native Plant Gardening, Yoga, Guided Walks in the Woods and MORE! -- all based on themes honoring freedom, social and environmental justice. This event is FREE! Click here…
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 inspect your bike before riding and hands-on practice cleaning and oiling your chain. In addition to learning about common roadside fixes, we will spend the…
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…
Get ready to kick off summer with a jaw-dropping celebration of the 50th anniversary of JAWS where we’ll dive deep into the legacy of Spielberg’s blockbuster—and the real-world sharks that swim beneath the surface. Join Linda DeLibero (Senior Lecturer, Film and Media Studies) for a break down of the film’s iconic storytelling, behind-the-scenes magic, and…
Baltimore’s favorite late-night art party returns with an evening of celebration, rebirth, and renewal, inspired by the Turn Again to The Earth environmental initiative. Enjoy the sounds of ambient, Afro house, Latin, and Afrobeats curated by multihyphenate creative, DJ, and visual alchemist, MUSE(O)FIRE. Bring your friends for hands-on art making with local designers, specialty cocktails…
Join Blue Water Baltimore for a morning full of informative and hands-on activities! Starting in Carroll Watkins park and ending in Gwynn Oak park, participants will learn about of the relationship between stormwater runoff, urban infrastructure, and our local, natural spaces. This event includes an informal “walk-&-talk”, a trash clean-up, and a hunt for benthic…
Join the weed warriors for our monthly stewardship event. Bring tools and gloves or borrow some from us! In June, the Weed Warriors will tackle invasives around the Wyman Park bio-retention ponds. This area, enhanced with native plantings after the stream restoration, has become an amazing ecosystem, a bird and pollinator hotspot. Come check it…
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…
Enjoy an afternoon pause to connect with your surroundings, refresh breath and body, and tap innate creativity with immersive nature-based movement, zen drawing, and photography amidst the unique geology of Baltimore’s Stony Run Creek. Join Lala Bodi Yoga founder Laura Glaeser and artist/anthropologist Jana Kopelent Rehak for guided movement and meditative art-making using charcoal and…
Join us for an immersive afternoon of art, nature, and sound with mems, a collective of musicians, artists, and friends from Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ community. Known for their electro-acoustic improvisations shaped by attentive listening and environmental cues, mems creates music inspired by everything from jackhammers to beetles. This unique event begins with a panel discussion on the arts (2:00–2:40),…
Come out to St. Ursula Catholic Community for a Container Gardening demonstration with hands on activity! Attendees will leave with their own container they have planted with tomatoes (Roma) and pizza herbs, simple directions they followed to create and plant, and copies of directions for hosting their own Pizza Party Container Garden event. This event…
Join Sajeeda Urban Farm and the Farm Alliance of Baltimore for this comprehensive Advanced Urban Beekeeping workshop designed for beginning beekeepers eager to deepen their knowledge, enhance hive productivity, and embrace sustainable practices. Building on foundational concepts, this workshop dives into sophisticated techniques and modern innovations to empower you as a confident, responsible beekeeper. Click here for more information and to…
Interested in a unique opportunity to envision how arts-based learning activities can be leveraged in classrooms, public spaces, and museums to facilitate constructive dialogue? Sign up now for a novel one-day convening on the Homewood campus and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Open to all JHU faculty. Click here for more information and to register.
Meet the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center leaders who are on the front lines of ecological change and how it impacts the Chesapeake Bay. The campus is a natural laboratory for long-term and cutting-edge ecological research, including water quality, fisheries, invasive species, and global climate change. With 2,650 acres of forests, marsh, and shoreline, our focus…
Here in the Mid-Atlantic, QF is advocating for and restoring populations of Northern Bobwhite (Colinus viriginanus) through habitat restoration and outreach. Populations of Northern Bobwhite in the Mid-Atlantic have declined by over 6% annually since the 1980’s, with similar declines seen in populations of songbirds and other organisms associated with early successional habitats. In this…
In Summer 2025 the Carrie Murray Nature Center is excited to host a Friday Night Hike series once a month to explore our beloved Gwynn Falls Leakin Park after hours. Join us for an all ages hike through the forest to discover the magic of a forest on these summer nights. Click here for more…
It’s not a problem to work up a thirst on this birding hike. Let’s check out the property of Waredaca Brewing Company, looking for great blue herons, green herons, and various species of hawks, warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. And as a bonus, our hike ends in the taproom, sharing lunch with new birding friends. The…
There are so many useful plants in our forests and lawns right here in Baltimore City. Our staff will lead you on a hike from the Nature Center through Gwynns Falls Leakin Park to learn about the resources that are all around us. Click here for more information and to register.
Baltimore's Annual Sustainability Open House featuring interactive sustainability displays, free giveaways, free food, and much more! Join us this summer for an exciting afternoon at the Carroll Park Recreation Center as we celebrate the incredible sustainability efforts taking place across Baltimore. This event will be guided by the framework of Baltimore's Sustainability Plan with a…