If you’ve been following NeighborSpace for a while, you’ll know that the Bear Creek Heritage Trail in Dundalk has been years in the making. Since 2012, NeighborSpace has been working with the Dundalk community to design and construct the Bear Creek Heritage Trail. This 1.25-mile trail will serve the dual goal of connecting community members […]

This past Saturday, NeighborSpace staff joined our stewardship partner Muriel Cruickshank at Cherry Heights Woodland Garden to remove trash and invasive plants, and replace them with native trees and shrubs. With the advent of spring (finally!), NeighborSpace is keen to begin planting in order to ensure the long-term health of its parks. Cherry Heights is […]

Guest article by Adreon Hubbard In late February, with the long streak of subfreezing, snowy days finally over, I had the honor of leading a forest nature walk on a beautiful day at Volz Park for members of the Green Towson Alliance (GTA). Volz Park, one of NeighborSpace’s three wooded riparian buffer sites, is a […]

At the end of January, NeighborSpace had the pleasure of hosting our fourth annual Stewardship Luncheon at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Dundalk. Initially created to thank our stewardship partners for their hard work, the luncheon has also provided a way to foster communication and cooperation between park stewards from all around urban Baltimore County. Our […]

We’re back again this month with more trees to identify during the winter using your newfound bark ID skills! This month, we’ll be looking at four more common native trees in Maryland: Black Cherry, American Beech, Tulip Poplar, and Northern Red Oak.  As with before, start by identifying one tree in this list, and wait […]

Dear Friend of NeighborSpace,  I am very sorry to share that Amanda Glassco is leaving the organization. I am grateful for the two years that we worked together and for the progress that NeighborSpace was able to make thanks to her contributions. Amanda joined NeighborSpace part-time in November 2023 to support implementation of the Community […]

Have you ever walked by a tree in winter and wondered what species it might be? Without its leaves, one of the typical defining characteristics of tree identification, it can be hard! But here is a way to ID a few of our more common tree species during the cold months – by looking at […]

This fall, NeighborSpace installed thirteen bayscapes at residences in the Turner Station community of Dundalk, replacing more than 2,000 square feet of lawn with native plant gardens designed to absorb and filter stormwater runoff. We also distributed 10 bayscape kits for residents to install at home, 30 trees and 50 rain barrels. The implementation of  […]

This fall, Graystone Community Open Space, affectionately known as “The Lot” by neighbors, received exciting improvements funded by the Maryland Greenspace Equity Program, a new initiative designed to expand equitable access to parks and green spaces across the state. NeighborSpace is proud to be among the first organizations funded through this program, with the Graystone […]

Earlier this November, 20 NeighborSpace volunteers joined staff, Board members, and stewardship partners at Peabody Heights Brewery for our annual Volunteer celebration. After a few words from Phyllis Joris, Executive Director, and new Board President Pat Keller, attendees enjoyed beer, refreshments, and warm company. NeighborSpace also hosted a raffle, and thanks to generous donations from […]