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 […]
I’m Ndamona, a senior at Dulaney High School who plans to study chemical engineering in college. I plan to work in environmental engineering so working with NeighborSpace gets me practical experience working with environmental issues. I enjoy the outdoors and I’m happy to be able to help make a difference in the surrounding environment and […]
October saw not one but two forest plantings at NeighborSpace sites! Over one hundred trees and shrubs were planted at Tollgate Wyndham Preserve and Volz Neighborhood Park by dedicated volunteer groups from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, FedEx and BGE, with the dual goal of filling in the forest and providing valuable habitat for […]
In early October, NeighborSpace had the privilege of hosting a forest bathing event in coordination with Forest Harmony and Howard EcoWorks. Neighbors from the Dunmore community joined us at Levickas Woods in Catonsville to release built up tension and stress by connecting with the forest around us. For those who haven’t heard of the concept […]
Guest Article by Edie Brooks and Arkia Wade Each year, the Land Trust Alliance hosts its national “Rally” conference, a key gathering opportunity for members of the land trust community to share best practices, celebrate achievements and strengthen the land conservation movement. This year, NeighborSpace was represented by staff members Phyllis Joris and Amanda Glassco, […]
“We look at growing the grass, the pollinator garden. We also need to look at growing people,” says Kerri Lastner, Graystone community leader. “I think this is the problem with how we think about conservation. We shouldn’t have to reconnect with nature. We are always connected.” For Kerri, serving as the stewardship partner for Graystone […]
Calling all birders and bird enthusiasts! For those of you who have visited some of our parks around Baltimore County, you’ll notice that birds are fairly constant throughout. Whether you see them flitting in and out of nests or calling from high above, they’re everywhere. NeighborSpace has been keen to document the different types of […]
Guest Article by Daniel Dean Daniel Dean is the research chair for the Marshy Point Nature Center Council, a member of the Archeological Society of Maryland, and a member of the Maryland Free-State Treasure Club. In addition to historical research, he has been unearthing the physical items of Marshy Point park with the help of […]