NeighborSpace has developed and launched a detailed Forest Health Assessment to understand the ecological conditions of the forests we protect. This process involves mapping the site, surveying the variety of plants and animals through a community-driven “bioblitz,” and examining different layers of the forest, from the tallest trees to the ground cover. We also look […]
Happy new year! Like many nonprofits, NeighborSpace operates on a fiscal year that runs July through June. This month, NeighborSpace staff and board members took stock of progress made in the past year and drafted a work plan for the coming year. More details will be provided in NeighborSpace’s Annual Report, which will be mailed […]
Volunteer support from neighbors and the community constitutes a cherished resource for non-profit organizations like NeighborSpace. Consistent help is key in order to address the ongoing needs of sites, not to mention the number of proactive projects we continue to implement in our green spaces for wildlife and the local community. July saw two passionate […]
Arkia Wade Arkia Wade is the Executive Director and Founder of Neighborhood Companions Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life in Turner Station, a historic African American community in Baltimore County. As President of the Baltimore County Arts Guild Board and Treasurer of the Turner Station Conservation Teams, Arkia promotes cultural and […]
Summer is here! The days are heating up, flowers are in bloom, and pollinators of all shapes and sizes are perusing our gardens for nectar and habitat. You may have noticed that bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds tend to prefer certain flowering plants in your garden while avoiding others. Most likely, many of those preferred plants […]
Throughout June, NeighborSpace hosted multiple live music and art events at our parks, in partnership with the Baltimore County Arts Guild and funded by a grant from the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences. Starting on June 6th, NeighborSpace and Ridgely Manor Community Association hosted a Friday evening full of music at Ridgely Manor […]
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that Volz Neighborhood Park, NeighborSpace’s 14-acre forested site in Middle River, is home to a large variety of native plant species. Late last month, NeighborSpace treated its Conservation Champions to an exclusive “wildflower walk” in Volz Park. We were extremely fortunate to have not one […]
The beginning of this month saw the completion of the final practical session for our Spring 2025 Neighbors for Native Plants course! With this, all 15 neighbors who signed up for the course are certified to remove and replace invasive plants on NeighborSpace, residential, and community-owned properties around the Baltimore County area. The overall goal […]
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 […]
Do you love birding and want to support local conservation efforts? NeighborSpace is currently seeking experienced birders to help monitor bird activity in our protected green spaces throughout Baltimore County. As a Volunteer Bird Monitor, you’ll play a key role in collecting data to help establish a baseline understanding of the bird species present in […]