NeighborSpace of Baltimore County

"Free & Friendly" Forest Meet-Ups presented by BCDA Dementia Friendly Programming
2021-12-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234, USA
goog_1556074269 Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. – NoonOctober 12th – November 16th We welcome you and your friends, family, and neighbors to a lovely hourexploring nature together and meeting up with old and new friends. Our paceis friendly – which means slow and enjoyable to meet the needs and interests ofindividuals of all ages and abilities – especially caregivers/care partners andthose who are older and living with physical and/or cognitive challenges. Location: WILLOW GROVE FARM entrance to Cromwell Valley Park; we begin at the picnic tables in front of the Nature Center Bring: Mask; individual water bottle Dress: Dress for the weather – we’re on rain or shine! Lunch: Linger with your picnic lunch following the program if you’d like .To register, contact Emily Kearns, 410-887-4751 or email ekearns@baltimorecountymd.gov

BCGA Meeting
2021-11-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 | TBD
Agenda link
This event has a video call.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PROPOSAL: Online Public Input Meetings
2021-11-29 18:00 - 20:00
To ensure community members will be able to share their feedback, ideas and priorities regarding the finding proposals, the Olszewski administration will host two virtual public input meetings:

Monday, November 29; 6:00 p.m.

Additional details regarding these virtual public input meetings will be available online at baltimorecountymd.gov/arp.
Residents can also submit feedback and sign up to testify during the input meetings by emailing townhall@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Additionally, the County today released a survey allowing residents to provide additional input throughout the County’s ARP process.
See full press release here.

Baltimore Ravens Community Quarterback Award Nominations DUE TODAY
2021-11-19
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-baltimore-ravens-community-quarterback-award-x0619#cb=

Levickas Woods at Dunmore Planting Event
2021-11-13 10:00 - 13:00
Join NeighborSpace, the Dunmore Community, and Native Plant Landscaper Victor Bennett in planting nearly $3,000 worth of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

BALTIMORE COUNTY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PROPOSAL: Online Public Input Meetings
2021-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
To ensure community members will be able to share their feedback, ideas and priorities regarding the finding proposals, the Olszewski administration will host two virtual public input meetings:

Wednesday, November 10; 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 29; 6:00 p.m.

Additional details regarding these virtual public input meetings will be available online at baltimorecountymd.gov/arp.
Residents can also submit feedback and sign up to testify during the input meetings by emailing townhall@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Additionally, the County today released a survey allowing residents to provide additional input throughout the County’s ARP process.
See full press release here.

Seed Saving – Practical Steps to Enhance Food Resilience at the Pearlstone Center
2021-11-07 13:00 - 15:00
Seed saving is an ancient practice and used to be a firm part of the gardening calendar. From sowing to growing to collecting and planting the following season, experiencing the full circle connection of seed saving is one of the finest things you can do to build resilience. Join members of the Black Yield Institute and Pearlstone educators for this hands on session of saving seeds. Participants will explore Pearlstone’s farm, learn how to save seeds, and engage in dialogue about food resilience.
$20 per person | $10 for BIPOC Participants
REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION HERE.

Cherry Heights Woodland Garden Fall Cleanup
2021-11-06 10:00 - 13:00
Join NeighborSpace and Scout Troop 16 in helping to clear our beautiful woodland garden of English Ivy and other pesky invasives.

Levickas Woods at Dunmore Prep Day w/ Victor Bennett
2021-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Dunmore Road & Kilmarnoch Drive, Dunmore Rd & Kilmarnoch Dr, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA

Landfall Preserve Tree Planting Event
2021-10-23 09:00 - 12:00
Join Back River Restoration Committee and NeighborSpace in this tree planting event at Landfall Preserve. Please reach out to Patrick Filbert if you are interested: patrick@neighborspacebaltimorecounty.org or register here.

Land Preservation 101: Learn the facts about preserving your property from experts in the field
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030, USA
RSVP 410-337-6877

Baltimore County Planning Board Capital Budget Hearing
2021-10-21 17:00 - 19:00
The Baltimore County Planning Board welcomes citizens to participate in the annual review of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023 through 2028. The Citizen Input Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 21 at 5 p.m., virtually through Webex.
Citizens are invited to share their concerns about the County’s plan to fund the construction of public facilities such as roads, storm drains, sidewalks, public buildings, parks, schools, land preservation and stream restoration projects.

To sign up to speak and/or access the webex link for the virtual meeting when posted, please visit https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/planning or contact Jen Meacham at jmeacham@baltimorecountymd.gov

Forever Maryland Free Webinar:New Partnerships, New Successes: Regional Conservation Partnerships in Maryland
2021-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, October 20th | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. David Lillard, Catocin Land Trust and Greg Bowen, American Chestnut Land TrustNew Partnerships, New Successes: Regional Conservation Partnerships in Maryland
As the African Proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Regional conservation partnerships and networks will continue to be the vehicle for large scale, thoughtful, and collectively impactful conservation. Join this special webinar to learn how new partnerships are sprouting new successes across Maryland and beyond. David Lillard and Greg Bowen will discuss how they are helping their regions go far, together, and to bring about new conservation successes.

David Lillard is Executive Director of Catoctin Land Trust, and coordinates the Heart of Maryland Conservation Alliance. He serves on the steering committee of two other RCPs, including the Safe Water Conservation Collaborative in West Virginia, which he helped form in 2017 while on staff with West Virginia Rivers Coalition. He likes to disappear into the Maryland mountains and walk along their hidden streams.
Greg Bowen has served as Executive Director of the American Chestnut Land Trust for six years. Prior to that he worked for the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning for 32 years, the last six as its Director. During that time, he oversaw the county land preservation program, which featured the first transferable development rights program in Maryland, along with two county purchase-of-development rights programs and three state easement programs. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Free registration here.

Baltimore County seeks public input on Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Survey-CLOSES 11/14/21
2021-10-15 - 2021-11-14
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is requesting input from County residents to inform Baltimore County’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
The County has provided three ways for the public to offer feedback:

A new online survey that asks residents to help the County identify streets or intersections where active transportation facility improvements are needed and identify current use of and experiences when using active transportation facilities
Residents may also use an online interactive tool to map their ideas for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in Baltimore County.
Community members may also provide written comment with ideas or questions.

“Enhancing bicycling and walking in the region will contribute to the local economy, promote active lifestyles, and grow regional tourism,” said Acting Director of Public Works and Transportation D’Andrea Walker. “We look forward to partnership for community members so we can continue our efforts to plan for the future of our County’s transportation infrastructure.”
The Baltimore County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan will provide important updates to the County’s existing Eastern and Western Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plans, which were developed nearly 15 years ago.
The key elements of the County’s new master planning process include identifying the policy and physical barriers to complete streets and active transportation circulation, analyzing and developing policy and physical alternatives, and prioritizing improvements.
The public survey, interactive map, and public comment will be open for responses until November 14, 2021.
Following this community input, Baltimore County will develop recommendations for the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and will release a draft report in early 2022.

Indivisible Towson, Recreation & Parks Forum
2021-10-02 15:30 - 16:30
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/180019507?pwd=[REDACTED]

Landfall Preserve Invasive Removal Event
2021-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | 1300 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21286, USA
Join Back River Restoration Committee and NeighborSpace in an invasive removal event at this 19-acre NeighborSpace-held easement . Registration can be completed here or please reach out to Patrick Filbert if you are interested: patrick@neighborspacebaltimorecounty.org

Bear Creek Beautification Event
2021-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 | 39.27624890447932, -76.48550828098486
Join NeighborSpace, Clean Bread and Cheese Creek & Maryland Waterways Foundation in beautifying the Charlesmont area of Bear Creek. We will be removing trash and debris from the water as well as removing problematic invasive species, and replacing them with natives. This will be an effort to beautify and restore the site, connect with the community and build a foundation for further successes in the area.
More details to come!
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/fbz-pebt-rfh
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Bamboo Removal Event at Greengate Easements
2021-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | 2222 Sugarcone Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209, USA
Join us on Sunday outside 2222 Sugarcone Rd., in the Greengate neighborhood of Pikesville. We will be working in the NeighborSpace easement behind this property to remove a rapidly growing patch of bamboo. Register to volunteer here.

Turner Station Wood Chipping Event
2021-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | 473 Chestnut Ct, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA (behind the house)
Help NeighborSpace and Turner Station Conservation Teams at the site of our future community park off of Dundalk Avenue! Help us smother a ground layer of invasive vines using X-Board construction paper and woodchips. This will prepare the site for the amazing park we are going to build there!Please register to volunteer here.

Forever Maryland Free Webinar: Urban Conservation & Urban Agriculture
2021-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, September 15th | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hannah Sholder, Founder and Deputy Director, Charles Koiner Conservancy Urban Conservation & Urban Agriculture
An agricultural renaissance is happening in unexpected places and unexpected ways. Urban pocket parks and urban farms are helping a new generation of individuals feed, inspire, and provide jobs to their communities. Join us to learn how urban agriculture and urban conservation is helping transform communities in new and positive ways.

Ms. Sholder is a housing, community and economic development specialist. She has over ten years of experience working with individuals and organizations both internationally and domestically to support the creation of equitable, sustainable and inclusive communities. Hannah creates conservation land trusts and community land trusts to remove land from the speculative market and preserve it for affordable housing, community-driven economic development, and urban agriculture. Hannah is a Fulbright Scholar, holds a BA from Wellesley College and has master’s degrees from UC Berkeley. In 2016, Hannah started volunteering with Charles Koiner, and over the course of three years tried to absorb as much of his farming wisdom as possible. In 2018, she co-founded the Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming (CKC Farming) to share Charlie’s knowledge with the next generation and preserve his farm. Hannah now serves as CKC’s Deputy Director, Interim Farm Manager and Program Director for Land Stewardship.
Register here.
