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What:

Art on the Trail!
Join us in the beautiful Winans Meadow in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park for the seventh Art on the Gwynns Falls Trail! Art on the Gwynns Falls Trail is Baltimore’s largest outdoor free public environmental sculptural exhibition featuring work from over 20 local artists. Installations include pieces constructed entirely from found materials from urban areas, highlighting the impermanence of our natural and built environments.

When:

Now through November 22, 2008

Where:

Winans Meadow (Trailhead 2) on the Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 N. Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21229

Contact:

Contact Ryan Patterson at 410-448-5663, ext. 120 or Kate Mack at 410-448-5663, ext. 113 for more event information.

 

 

What:

Jenkins Urban Forest Dedication
This event will formally recognize the partnership between Parks & People Foundation and Catholic Charities. The partnership resulted in a large, volunteer-driven planting event last fall during which 300 trees, mostly RPM, were planted on the facility grounds. When the trees mature, the residents will have their own urban forest!

When:

Thursday, November 6, 2008, 11am

Where:

Jenkins Senior Living Facility
3320 Benson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21227

Contact:

For more information please contact Jessica Walbridge at 410-448-5663, ext. 115 or email her at Jessica.Walbridge@parksandpeople.org.

 

 

What:

Master Gardeners and Parks & People Bioneers Workshop
Join Master Gardeners and Parks & People in a workshop at this year’s Baltimore Bioneers Conference. Learn the how-to’s of several projects that will help to conserve and green your home and community. Participants will see examples of ‘Do It Yourself’ projects and will be provided with take-away directions for at-home construction as well as more information about upcoming workshops in Baltimore. Project examples will include the Master Gardener designed “Salad Table”, rain barrels, composters and other creative urban greening tools.

When:

Friday, November 7, 4pm-5:15pm and Saturday, November 8, 2:45pm-4pm

Where:

Maryland Institute College of Art
Mt. Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21217

Contact:

For more information please visit http://ww.cultivatingchange.org or call 410-448-5663.

 

 

What:

Parks & People Rain Barrel Workshop
All are welcome to join Parks & People Foundation in the construction of rain barrels, an ancient technique for water conservation. All materials will be provided. Installation instruction and assistance will be provided by Parks & People staff. This is a great way to save water while adding a beautiful masterpiece to your yard!

When:

Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 6pm-8pm

Where:

Parks & People Foundation Office
Stieff Silver Building
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010
Baltimore, MD 21211

Contact:

For more information or to RSVP please contact Jaleel Nash at Jaleel.Nash@parksandpeople.org or 410-448-5663, ext. 103

 

 

What:

GROW Workshop: Legal Issues for Non-Profits
Join Parks & People and the Department of Recreation and Parks for this fun, free, informative workshop! Refreshments will be served.

When:

Monday, November 17, 2008 from 6pm-8pm; registration starts at 5:30pm

Where:

Location TBA

Contact:

For more information or to RSVP, contact us at 410-448-5663, ext. 122 or email organizers@parksandpeople.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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