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!…
Whether you are a child, an adult, or somewhere in between, we can all find wonder in streams and rivers. Wander through the stream with us, searching for creatures and signs of life under the surface. Click here for more information and to register.
Celebrate the kickoff to national Pollinator Week with a party at our nursery! Sponsored by Blue Water Baltimore super fan and native plant advocate Hristina Schlaggar, we’re hosting a day of fun and games to honor native plants and the pollinators they rely on. There will be nature crafts, yard games, and refreshments. Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Alice Volpitta will host an…
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…
In summer 2020, Chris Hopkinson embarked on an unprecedented journey to paddle the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay on a stand-up paddle board. The trip spanned nine days and over 200 miles, and raised enough money to plant 18 million new oysters in the Bay. On June 17, join Chris for a live screening…
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…
Kokedama, aka "moss balls" are a Japanese style of planting, using moss and specialized soil wrapped around the roots of a plant. These can be hung or set on a dish, creating a beautiful & natural looking way to grow your plants! Each participant will choose their own plant, and learn how to create a…
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…
Find over 60 local makers and small business owners in the R.House garage and patio! From ceramics and body care to fine art, jewelry and candles, find something handmade locally with care! See full lineup below. Click here for more information and to register.
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…
Make a stand by making a splash! Our 2nd annual Harbor Splash is approaching. Harbor Splash is an organized jump into the Baltimore Harbor that brings awareness to the improvements in water quality that Waterfront Partnership and our partners have worked on for the past 20 years. This event is SOLD OUT, but we’d love…
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…
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…
Join us in Peabody Heights Brewery’s beer garden as local authors read from their freshly-printed works. Sip craft brews, hear creative brilliance, and help our urban canopy grow. 10% of sales during the event benefit our tree-planting mission. Let’s branch out together! Click here for more information.
Learn how to mount a tropical of your choice on lightweight and rot-resistant cork slabs. We'll have a variety of low-light and bright-light tropicals to choose from. Whichever plant you choose will be suited to stay on the board for a few years before needing to be replanted. We will be using cork slabs that…
One Chiliad is inspired by the fact that our cultural legacy is determined by the relationship we have with the land and water of our environment. One’s sense of place is derived from merging personal geography with our ecological landscape. The title of the exhibition references the global conveyor belt which is measured not in length…
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…
The Mobile Bike Shop provides approachable, free access to bike repair services, as well as enrollment in the low income access plans for Spin and Lime for eligible residents. Click here for more information and to register.
Please join us at The Peale for the official opening of One Chiliad by Jann Rosen-Queralt, an environmentally focused photography exhibition. One Chiliad is an exhibition featuring three distinct bodies of work created by interdisciplinary artist Jann Rosen-Queralt. The inspiration for the artwork is the fact that our cultural legacy is determined by the relationship we have…
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.
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…
Our Community Yard Sale + Market scheduled to take place on June 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It will feature a vibrant vendor market where you can showcase and sell your products to our community members. Additionally, Open Works Baltimore will be contributing gently used office supplies, shop materials, and scrap materials.…
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…
Join us at the Nature Education Center to refresh your efforts to live more sustainably. The month of July is an opportunity to focus on single-use plastic and embrace a challenge to reduce the amount of plastic we have in our lives and to make choices that reduce the amount of waste we produce. You…
Team up with Trash Free Maryland and your favorite local Baltimore Brewers: Checkerspot Brewing Company, Pickett Brewing Company, Wico Street Beer Co, & M8 Beer Co for a day of community, cleaning-up, and clean-brews! Volunteers will receive a voucher for a free refreshing beverage at one of the participating breweries! Click here for more information…
👉🏻 Vintage and more 📍 Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St ✨Over 35 vendors inside and out, food, beer & good vibes…and classic arcade games! Click here for more information.
Join us for a workshop exploring your relationship with the waterways of the Patapsco and Harbor after viewing One Chiliad an exhibition of photographs and sculpture by Jann Rosen-Queralt, alongside Toxic Overburden a youth-driven exhibition of environmental injustice from Free Your Voice realized by the Neighborhood Design Center. Rosen-Queralt will begin with an introduction about her vision and relationship…
Please join Gwynn Oaks United Methodist Church in the design of a Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) project slated to treat stormwater on the Church property and Howard Park Neighborhood. The aim of the project is to reduce downstream flooding in neighborhoods downstream neighborhood: Dickeyville, Wakefield, and West Forest Park that border the Gwynn’s Falls. Once…