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Twilight Canoe Escape
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline, the Hanover Street Bridge and the brackish water at dusk. Ages 5 and up. Admission is $5.
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Tuesday, July 14 or Tuesday July 28, 6pm |
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Middle Branch Park
3301 Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
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RSVP to 410-396-0440. |
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Green Spaces and Brown Fields: Restoring Natural Heritage along the Gwynns Falls
A lecture presented by W. Edward Orser, Professor of American Studies at UMBC and the author of The Gwynns Falls: Baltimore Greenway to the Chesapeake Bay, (2008). Today’s Gwynns Falls Trail carries the story of Baltimore's west side--the heritage of industrialization and urbanization, the long battle to create stream valley parks-, and shows how ecological and recreational concerns have converged to produce a new vision for Baltimore's green spaces. Free! |
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Thursday, July 16, 7pm-9pm (reception 7pm-7:30pm, program 7:30pm-9pm) |
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Village Learning Place
2521 Saint Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
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For more information email bchs@mdhs.org. |
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Watershed 263 Meeting
Calling all residents and community associations in Watershed 263 for the monthly meeting of the watershed stakeholder’s council to discuss greening opportunities, community cleanups and to hear about what other communities are doing to make their neighborhood greener. To find out if you are located in Watershed 263 or to learn more about the Watershed 263 project, please visit our webpage. |
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Saturday, July 18, 2009, 10am |
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Bon Secours Community Center (26 N. Fulton Avenue, 21223) |
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For more information or to attend as a guest please contact Denise Johnson at 410-362-3244 or denise_johnson@bshsi.org or Jaleel Nash at 410-448-5663, ext. 103 or jaleel.nash@parksandpeople.org. |
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Gwynns Falls Trail Council Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Gwynns Falls Trail Council, the membership-based public/private partnership consisting of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the citizens of Baltimore to promote, support, and improve the Gwynns Falls Trail. The Council works with the Baltimore City Department of Re creation & Parks to promote enjoyment and continuous improvement of the Trail. This meeting is open to the public. Nominations are currently being considered for new Board members; if you would like to be considered for a spot on the Gwynns Falls Trail Council, please contact our office at 410-448-5663, ext. 113 or info@gwynnsfallstrail.org.
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When: |
Monday, July 20, 2009, 6:45pm-8:45pm |
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Parks & People Foundation (800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010, 21211, entrance in back of building) |
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info@gwynnsfallstrail.org or 410-448-5663, ext. 113 for information. For reservations call 410-367-6903.
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Compost Tumbler Workshop
Composting your food and yard waste has so many benefits! Come learn how to use a compost tumbler in your backyard and then construct your own compost tumbler. All materials, instructions, and building assistance will be provided. Cost of the workshop is $65. |
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 6pm-8pm |
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Parks & People Foundation
Stieff Silver Building
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010 (use back entrance of the building)
Baltimore, 21217 |
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RSVP (mandatory) to Ryan Patterson at 410-448-5663 ext. 120 or ryan.patterson@parksandpeople.org by Friday, July 17, 2009. |
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Gwynns Falls Bike Trek
The Gwynns Falls Trail now extends from the I-70 Park & Ride to the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch Park. You’ll travel through forests, meadows, along rivers, historic neighborhoods, and over and under railroad passes. Trip length varies depending on age, size and general ability of the group. Bikes and helmets provided. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 10 and above. Admission is $5.
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Wednesday, July 22, 6pm |
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Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
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Please register by calling 410-396-0440. |
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CGRN Volunteer Work Day
Come learn, volunteer, and have a good time outside in a community garden! Will include a brief talk on soils. Volunteer Work Days occur on the fourth Saturday of every month March – October. Open to every one of all ages. All tools, materials, and refreshments provided.
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Saturday, July 25, 10am-12pm |
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Duncan Street Garden in the 1800 block of N. Duncan Street (near corner of Lafayette) |
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For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sarah Krones at 410-448-5663, ext. 114 or sarah.krones@parksandpeople.org. |
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Campfire Hike
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores, listen to the night sounds of the forest as we tell stories around the fire. Bats! Owls! Who knows what! Ages 6 and up. Admission is $5.
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Tuesday, July 28, 7:30pm |
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Gwynns Falls Trail/Leakin Park (Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block of Windsor Mill Road
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Please register in advance by calling 410-396-0440.
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Community Grants Deadlines
Partnerships for Parks Grants: Awards range from $500-$5,000.
Partnerships for Parks grants are available for spaces owned or maintained by the Baltimore City Department of Re creation & Parks. Funding is for park service projects, trail stewardship, playground restoration, maintenance activities and events supporting public parks.
Neighborhood Greening Grants: Awards up to $1,000.
Neighborhood Greening grants are available for public open spaces such as vacant lots, schoolyards and neighborhood streets. Funding is for tree plantings, vacant lot clean-up and restoration projects, community gardens, schoolyard plantings, rain gardens and environmental education activities.
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Applications must be hand delivered or postmarked by: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 5pm. Emailed or faxed applications will NOT be accepted. |
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Hand deliver to: Parks & People Foundation
Stieff Silver Building
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010 (use back entrance of the building)
Baltimore, 21217 |
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For more information please visit our grants webpage, contact Abby Cocke at 410-448-5663, ext. 122 or email grants@parksandpeople.org. |
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