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 […]
NeighborSpace is taking a big step forward in urban land stewardship with the launch of our new Environmental Site Assessment Protocol. This initiative aims to provide a detailed catalog of the environmental conditions in our community-managed open spaces. By documenting native and invasive species, assessing tree health, and outlining targeted restoration plans, the new protocol […]
Klaus Philipsen is known for many things: business owner; architect; adjunct faculty; nonprofit leader; community association president; author; blogger; international, national, regional and local speaker; and many more. He can always be counted on to share the full history of the situation with plans and options to pursue a vision he can clearly see for […]
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 […]
Winter’s already in full swing, but at NeighborSpace, the work doesn’t slow down—it just shifts focus. This season is critical for planning, monitoring, and maintaining our 21 sites around Baltimore County. Here’s a peek at what keeps us busy during these chilly months. Site Monitoring Winter provides the perfect opportunity to assess the condition of […]
As we shared in September, NeighborSpace was awarded a $60,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through its Five Star and Urban Waters program for a project that blends hands-on restoration with public educational opportunities and a community science program and that will run through February 2026.* The ultimate goal is to restore […]
A year ago, I shared that NeighborSpace was embarking on a strategic conservation planning process. NeighborSpace Board and staff members completed an overall 5-year strategic plan in the summer of 2023, but we still needed to work out in detail the organization’s approach to protecting new properties. (You can find a summary of the 5-year […]
We are excited to announce that Powhatan and Ridgely Manor parks are home to new trees! Twenty-nine trees were planted in Ridgely Manor Park, including a diverse mix of plum, oak, black cherry, redbud, white oak, red oak, linden, and dogwood trees. At Powhatan, 40 trees were planted, including black gum, bald cypress, swamp oak, […]
Valarie Gaines is a dedicated volunteer at Chestnut Park in Turner Station. A long-time Turner Station resident, Valarie has been involved at the park since its beginning. Valarie volunteers regularly at stewardship work days and keeps an eye on the park. She tends to and waters all new tree and perennial plantings at Chestnut Park. […]
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 […]