Urban Wildlife Conservation Day

Free shuttle transportation will be provided from the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Brooklyn Branch (300 E Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225) and the Curtis Bay Recreation Center (1630 Filbert Street, Baltimore, MD 21226).

The shuttles will pick up visitors to be transported to Masonville Cover from the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Brooklyn Branch and the Curtis Bay Recreation Center at 9:00AM, 10:30AM, and 12:00PM.

The shuttles will depart from Masonville Cove at 12:00PM, 1:00PM, and 2:00PM to transport visitors back to the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Brooklyn Branch and the Curtis Bay Recreation Center.

Two separate vans will be running the shuttle service, one to the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Brooklyn Branch and one to the Curtis Bay Recreation Center. When leaving Masonville Cove, be sure to board the correct van for your destination! Each van will have a sign on the door identifying its destination.

Discover a different side of Masonville!

Join a guided riding tour of the Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility (DMCF) and learn how this innovative site supports the Port of Baltimore along with wildlife habitat and restoration.

These 30 - 45 minute tours offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at large-scale environmental stewardship in action.

Tours will depart from in front of the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center at 9:45AM, 11:15AM, and 12:45PM.

Cool off with a sweet treat!

Visit the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream tent during the event and enjoy free ice cream.

Presented by the Friends of Masonville Cove

We hope you are hungry!

We will be grilling up hot dogs and hamburgers, with chips, fruit, and water to round out the meal. Plant-based burgers will also be available for those with dietary preferences - something tasty for everyone!

Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing along the Patapsco River waterfront!

Our team will show you the ropes - no experience needed. See which fish live in Masonville Cove and learn how we help protect their habitat.

Join scientists and community volunteers to learn how to identify plants, animals, and insects. The BioBlitz takes this challenge to a whole new level by seeing how many observations we can achieve in one day! This fun, fast-paced activity is also how we learn about the biodiversity of Masonville Cove - come and be part of the excitement!

To learn more visit: www.aqua.org/support/conservation

Get creative with nature-inspired art projects for all ages!

Art activities are available on the back deck of the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center.

Watch our banding crews in action as they carefully capture and study wild birds on-site. Discover how bird banding helps scientists monitor and track of bird populations—including right here in Baltimore City.

Bird banding will occur from 9:00AM - 2:00PM, weather permitting.

To learn more, visit: www.birdsofurbanbaltimore.org

Visit the Baltimore Bird Club—Baltimore’s own chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society—and connect with a welcoming community that includes brand-new birders and experienced ornithologists; Bird Club members will be happy to share their knowledge about the observation and conservation of birdlife in Baltimore.

To learn more, visit: www.baltimorebirdclub.org

Black Girls Hike showcases the outdoor adventures of Black women throughout all areas of the world. Through storytelling content, environmental educational programs,  and curated hiking & travel experiences, Black Girls Hike creates a community of black and brown outdoor enthusiasts while diversifying the outdoors.

To learn more, visit: www.blackgirlshike.net

I-895 Project

The Maryland Transportation Authority, in partnership with Federal Highway Administration, is advancing improvements to the I‑895 at Frankfurst Avenue Interchange in Baltimore City, including replacing the existing toll plaza with highway‑speed all‑electronic tolling. In addition, the project will replace aging bridges, improve ramp and intersection safety, and reduce congestion and emissions while bringing MDTA highway infrastructure into a state of good repair. Stop by our table to learn more about the I-895 at Frankfurst Avenue Interchange Improvements project, get some swag, and sign up to receive project updates!

To learn more, visit: https://mdta.maryland.gov/I895TollPlaza

Key Bridge Rebuild Project

The Maryland Transportation Authority is carrying out essential design and construction activities to facilitate the safe and efficient rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The new bridge will be Maryland’s first highway cable-stayed bridge, one of the largest cable-stayed bridges to be constructed in the United States. Stop by our table to learn more about the Key Bridge Rebuild, grab some swag, and stay KEYnected as we rebuild!

To learn more, visit: https://keybridgerebuild.com/

EZ-Pass

DriveEzMD, as part of the Maryland Transportation Authority, has been an industry leader in all electronic (cashless) tolling since 2011. As Maryland’s official resource for cashless tolling, it helps drivers quickly find information, pay tolls, and stay up to date on roadways across the state. Stop by our table to learn more about DriveEZMD and get some swag!

To learn more, visit:  https://www.driveezmd.com/

BlueCore stands for BLUE space COllaborative REsearch for Urban Coastal Access and Climate Resilience in South Baltimore. Through community engagement and knowledge co-production, our team aims to work with communities to generate the insights needed to enhance access to coastal blue-green spaces for the benefit of South Baltimore communities.

To learn more, visit: www.morgan.edu/pearl/research/environmental-economics-and-social-science/baltimore-blue-core

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Charging Ahead: Investing in Cleaner Air for Port Communities

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is making significant investments in cleaner technologies to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for the Port of Baltimore and surrounding communities. Come learn about the progress being made and share your ideas and priorities. Your input is important as we work together to shape a cleaner, healthier future for our port communities.

To learn more, visit: https://mpa.maryland.gov/greenport/Pages/cleanports.aspx

Be a part of conservation science!

Help catch and gently tag monarch butterflies and learn about their incredible migration journey. A perfect mix of hands-on learning and butterfly magic.

To learn more, visit: www.monarchwatch.org/tagging/

Get up close with Baltimore’s waterways!

Use microscopes to explore tiny plankton and microplastics, and dive into vivid visuals that reveal the hidden world beneath the surface. Discover the tiny creatures and particles that shape our water - it’s a whole new world waiting to be explored!

Friends of Masonville Cove strengthens connections between Masonville Cove and Baltimore communities by advocating for community priorities, expanding access to nature, and creating meaningful pathways for residents to learn, lead, and participate in environmental stewardship.

To learn more, visit: www.masonvillecove.org/friends

WOCO Hike & Sound Healing creates nature-based experiences that deepen people’s connection to the environment while centering Women of Color in outdoor spaces. Through guided adventures, environmental education, mindfulness, sound healing, and somatic practices, we invite participants to experience nature as a source of knowledge, restoration, and collective wellness. Our work promotes environmental awareness and stewardship while creating culturally responsive pathways for people to reconnect with their bodies, communities, and the natural world.

To learn more, visit: www.wocohikeandsoundhealing.com

Designed to provide safe and equitable access to the Masonville Cove site, the Masonville Cove Connector concept is currently in development to link Masonville Cove to the neighboring communities, and a broader network of local walking and biking trails. The Connector will link area residents to a unique educational and community asset and integrate Masonville Cove into the larger outdoor recreational landscape in Baltimore. Once completed, the Masonville Cove Connector will become a vital link in a network of over 20 miles of trails, offering walking and biking connections to dozens of neighborhoods, a regional hospital, and wellness facilities.

To learn more, visit: www.masonvillecove.org/connector

(Provided by the National Park Service)

The History Machine is the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail's mobile visitor center. It serves as an interpretive tool for rangers to help visitors connect with their local War of 1812 history and find additional places along the trail to visit and explore. Visit for passport stamps, Jr. Ranger activities and local history lessons.

To learn more, visit: www.nps.gov/stsp/index.htm and https://home.nps.gov/stsp/mobile-vc.htm

The Well is a community of women being transformed through long-term relationships, practical programs, and the healing power of love. Handcrafted in Baltimore by women survivors, with the healing power of love, Hon’s Honey is an employment program of The Well. Before being employed at Hon’s Honey, women commit to a holistic healing process through a life development program, free counseling, workshops and building community at The Well.

To learn more, visit: www.honshoney.com and www.drinkatthewell.org

Baltimore Tree Trust is on a mission to grow Baltimore’s urban forest through tree planting, ongoing tree care, and community engagement. We prioritize neighborhoods with the lowest tree canopy to ensure every neighborhood can access the environmental, health, and quality-of-life benefits trees provide.

To learn more visit: www.baltimoretreetrust.org

The mission of Baltimore City’s Office of Sustainability is to develop and advocate for programs, policies, and actions by government, citizens, and businesses that lead to sustainable communities in the City. These programs, policies, and actions include those that support a diverse and vibrant economy; promote an equitable distribution of resources; protect and restore the integrity of the natural systems that support life, including air, water, and land; preserve the diversity of plant and animal life; and reduce human impacts on local and worldwide ecosystems.

To learn more visit: www.baltimoresustainability.org/

The Maryland Climate Crew Network is a Green Workforce Development pilot program. This initiative represents a joint effort among government agencies, non-profits, and industry leaders. We are dedicated to addressing restoration and resilience challenges in under-resourced communities while equipping young adults, as well as under- and unemployed individuals from these communities, with comprehensive green job training, hands-on field experience, and industry connections. The program has established a robust green jobs network centered around 8 training hubs:

• Baltimore City: Civic Works, Grow Home, Stillmeadow Community, Inc., The 6th Branch
• Howard County: Howard EcoWorks
• Prince George’s County: Defensores de la Cuenca, Joe’s Movement Emporium (GreenWorks)
• Anne Aundel County: The MDRRC

To learn more visit: www.baltimorewilderness.org/climate-crew-network

Nature Worx delivers experiential outdoor programming that helps people mindfully connect to nature to support their mental, physical and emotional health. We invite participants to engage all of their senses while outdoors, providing a respite from our screen-focused, indoors lifestyles. Founded in 2017, more than 10,000 people have participated in Nature Worx programs to date.

Join Nature Worx and explore Masonville Cove on land through participation in a guided nature walk.

Guided nature walk time are as follows:

• 9:15AM (arrive at 9:00AM)
• 10:30AM (arrive at 10:15AM)
• 11:45AM (arrive at 11:30AM)
• 1:00PM (arrive at 12:45PM)

Spanish translation is available during all guided nature walks.

To learn more, visit: www.natureworx.org

Join Katie Detrich for a relaxing guided yoga session from 9:15AM to 10:00AM. Take time to stretch, move, and connect with yourself and the community through mindful movement in a welcoming outdoor setting. Participants should bring their own yoga mats if able. Advance registration is encouraged to reserve your spot.

Provided by Living Classrooms Foundation Maritime Education

Join the Living Classrooms Foundation (LCF) Maritime Education team for a fun sail on the Patapsco River! Learn about the Port of Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay history, and local aquatic life!

Participants must be at least 9 years of age and all participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to boarding the boat. Participants must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to their reserved boat ride time.

Registration is required to participate. Check in with the staff at the meeting location to determine if spots are available on the day of.

Boat ride time are as follows:

• 9:30AM (arrive at 9:15AM)
• 11:00AM (arrive at 10:45AM)
• 12:30PM (arrive at 12:15PM)

Spanish translation available during the 12:30PM boat ride.

LCF Maritime Education has provided students with unique, hands-on programs since 1985. These dynamic, “learning by doing” programs emphasize applied learning in math, science, social studies, language arts, and social skills and range in length from one-day expeditions for school and youth groups to extended shipboard and land/sea programs. Participants see how academic skills are used in the real world. Leadership and teamwork are key objectives as students work together to raise and lower sails, trawl for marine life, perform scientific tests and explore the commerce, history, natural resources, and ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay.

To learn more, visit: https://livingclassrooms.org/programs/maritime-education/