Gratefully dodging rainstorms, NeighborSpace hosted a house party on Thursday, May 22nd. Over 50 attendees gathered in Catonsville at the home of former Board President Klaus Philipsen and his wife Nayna, who graciously offered their space for the event. It was exciting to see a variety of NeighborSpace supporters, from state and county officials to […]
As spring warmth and sunshine increase around the region, observant residents can start to spot spring ephemeral blooms among the early plant growth. According to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica, an ephemeral plant “in botany, [is] any short-lived plant, usually one that has one or more generations per year, growing only during favourable periods (as when adequate moisture is […]
In late January, NeighborSpace hosted our third annual Stewardship Luncheon at Matthew’s 1600 restaurant in Catonsville. Initially conceived as a way to thank our stewardship partners for all of their hard work, the luncheon has also proven a way to foster communication and cooperation between various park stewards from park sites across Baltimore County. Stewardship […]
Conor Harrington, Program Assistant Hey everyone! My name is Conor Harrington, and I’m excited to join the NeighborSpace team as it’s new Program Assistant! I’m eager to bring my passion for conservation, science education, and environmental field work to both the communities and greenspaces of Baltimore County. I’ve spent the last few years doing a […]
On a chilly November weeknight, over 30 NeighborSpace staff, Board members, stewardship partners, and volunteers gathered at Peabody Heights Brewery in Baltimore to celebrate! After a few words from Phyllis Joris, Executive Director; Marsha McLaughlin, Board member and stewardship committee lead; and Klaus Philipsen, Board President, attendees enjoyed beer, refreshments, and warm company. NeighborSpace also […]
Late summer is the season of Goldenrods (genus Solidago, family Asteraceae). In flower beds, along roadsides, and throughout native meadows, bright yellow flowers begin to open in August, with blooms lasting well into October. With over 100 varieties native to North America, and several native to Maryland, these late-blooming wildflowers provide vital nectar and habitat […]
Please join NeighborSpace in welcoming Chloe Bean, Elias Darraj, and Michael McCann to the Board! Read on for a brief introduction, and we invite you to join us at a future event to meet them all in person. Chloe works on electrification and decarbonization initiatives at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). She enjoys knitting, hiking, […]
On a sweltering June afternoon, one day after the Summer Solstice, over 20 community members walked along the streets of East Towson. Led by Nancy Goldring, President of the Northeast Towson Improvement Association (NeTIA) and NeighborSpace Board Member, the group toured Baltimore County’s oldest African American community and visited several historic sites. Tour highlights included […]
On the sunny early evening of April 22nd, Earth Day, a group of Dunmore neighbors and NeighborSpace staff took an hour out of their day to spend time in and notice nature. The group took a walk through Levickas Woods and were led by Phillip McKnight, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher with the Center for Nature-Informed […]
On a chilly Saturday in late January, NeighborSpace staff, Board, and stewardship partners gathered in Dundalk for a facilitated retreat to start the process of developing our strategic conservation plan. The purpose of a strategic conservation plan is to guide our conservation priorities for the next 5-10 years. Outlining priorities and criteria helps to avoid […]