Nature/Environment

The Baltimore City Clean City Guide gives detailed information about trash removal, recycling, and rat prevention, as well as instructions for accessing free city services including bulk trash pickup, street light repair, and sidewalk repair.

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Baltimore City is proud to feature approximately 6,000 acres of parkland and public space. In one of the larger parks, you may find yourself in the middle of a beautiful country estate. Visitors can take a peaceful walk in the woods on the back roads of Druid Hill Park, sit quietly and watch birds by the lake at Patterson Park. This website includes interactive maps of Baltimore’s city parks, as well as a Tree Inventory Map and a Baltimore Green Map.

See other resources by Baltimore City Recreation & Parks:

Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): Outdoor Recreation
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): Recreation Centers
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): Sports Leagues

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Baltimore Conservation Leadership Corps (BCLC) is a five-week summer leadership program for 18-21 year olds from Baltimore City develop job skills, remain physically active, and learn more about the environment through a variety of conservation projects.

2701 St. Lo Drive Baltimore MD 21213

 (410) 366-8533

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The Baltimore Orchard Project strengthens communities through planting and cultivating orchards, teaching citizens to be long-term stewards, and sharing the harvest among neighbors. They work with schools, congregations, neighborhoods, and individuals on their land to create productive sources of food, neighborhood gathering places, and lively ecosystems that keep Baltimore’s communities healthy.

PO Box 1111 Millersville MD 21108

 

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Baltimore Regional Green Map is for all people ready to participate in creating a healthy, sustainable and just world. The Green Map System offers a direct pathway to the significant ecological, cultural and civic resources near home through our locally published and interactive maps. Help build the content of this map.

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BARCS’s vision is to become a model open admission shelter, a shelter that does not turn away an animal that has no place to go, and a true resource for the people and animals of Baltimore. We envision an animal shelter where all animals in good health and temperament find new homes, where they are housed in a low-stress, comfortable environment, where spay/neuter surgeries are offered at low-cost to the Baltimore community, where residents can turn to in times of personal crisis for help with their pet, where citizens are educated on the proper care of animals, and where abused and neglected animals can receive the love and care they need to recover.

301 Stockholm St Baltimore MD 21230

 (410) 396-4695

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This program is an opportunity for Baltimore City Public School high school students to work alongside graduate students in the MICA Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts Program to develop innovative arts and social justice based programs with and for community.

1430 Carswell St Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 952-7003

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YouthBuild gives a second chance to Baltimore City youth who have dropped out of high school. We provide construction training and certifications, assistance in earning a high school diploma or GED, and job placement services. Civic Works strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. We are a non-profit working in Baltimore communities for over 20 years, and we are deeply committed to service.

 

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Civic Works
Civic Works: Real Food Farm

2701 St. Lo Drive Baltimore MD 21213

 (410) 366-1831

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Real Food Farm works toward a just and sustainable food system by improving neighborhood access to healthy food, providing experience-based education, and developing an economically viable, environmentally responsible local agriculture sector.

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Civic Works
Civic Work: YouthBuild

2701 St. Lo Dr Baltimore MD 21213

 (443) 531-8346

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The Community Conferencing Center (CCC) is a conflict transformation and community justice organization that provides ways for people to safely, collectively, and effectively prevent and resolve conflicts and crime.CCC is a multi-sector program being conducted in a large American inner-city, offering services for: schools & youth programs, law enforcement, returning from prison, returning from military service, serious crimes conferencing, workplaces, auto-theft, juvenile justice, and neighborhoods.

1500 Union Ave Suite 2700 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 889-7400

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Cylburn is one of the largest wooded areas in Baltimore City, making it an important habitat for local plants and animal life. It is a great place for birding and wildflower enthusiasts. Discover the forest and wildlife first hand on more 3.5 miles of trails.

4915 Greenspring Ave Baltimore MD 21209

 (410) 367-2217

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The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is the core of all of the activities and programs we offer girls. As girls participate in activities and experiences that include earning badges, selling cookies, going on exciting trips, exploring the outdoors, and doing Take Action projects that make a difference in their communities, girls are developing leadership skills they will use throughout their lifetime.

4806 Seton Drive Baltimore MD 21215

 (410) 358-9711

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The Baltimore City Public Schools Farm to School (F2S) program promotes experiential education that connects students to nature and food systems. In every grade band, our programs and services focus on three core areas: (1) food education for lifelong healthy habits, (2) nature-based exploration for wholeness and academic enrichment, and (3) food system engagement for active citizenship, leadership development, and career skills. With 33 acres of forests, fields, a stream, greenhouses, and a barn full of animals, Great Kids Farm (GKF) – owned and operated by Baltimore City Public Schools Food & Nutrition Service — is a hub for hands-on Farm to School opportunities, including field trips, summer camp, and family events.  

6601 Baltimore National Pike Catonsville MD 21228

 (443) 620-3453

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The Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. Through a comprehensive approach, children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. HLF demonstrates a deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship of the environment. HLF is also committed to developing high-quality evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve community well-being.

1014 W 36th Street Suite 403 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 235-4300

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Irvine Nature Center offers pro­grams of environmental studies and natural science to children and adults of the greater Baltimore area. Trails, wetlands, and exhibits are open to the public Tuesday-Sunday for $5/person, and entrance is free on Fridays.

11201 Garrison Forest Rd Owings Mills MD 21117

  (443) ­738-9200

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LTYC’s mission is to encourage youth to apply their gifts and strengths through arts and leadership. LTYC offers arts education programming to help promote success and balance in their lives.

1120 N Charles Street Suite 500 Baltimore MD 21201

 (443) 261-LTYC (5892)

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Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.”

1417 Thames Street (main offices) Baltimore MD 21231

 410.685.0295

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Environmental Education at Living Classrooms includes the Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students After School Program (BUGS) and Programming at Masonville Cove. The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) Program works with children from under-served Baltimore City communities throughout the year with an after-school program as well as a summer program.  Programming at Masonville Cove includes creating and managing the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center, located on Masonville Cove on the Patapsco River’s Middle Branch.

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Living Classrooms Foundation

802 S. Caroline Street Baltimore MD 21231

 (410) 685-0295

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Park Heights Renaissance (PHR) represents residents, businesses, religious institutions, schools, agencies, and other stakeholders committed to shaping a better future for Park Heights. PHR offers community and web based housing, education, health, community engagement, and public safety resources.

3939 Reisterstown Rd Suite 268 Baltimore MD 21215

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Parks & People exists to ensure that Baltimore’s parks are beautiful, safe, active spaces that are accessible to and used by everyone. They support a ride range of recreational and educational opportunities.

2100 Liberty Heights Ave Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 448-5663

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Patterson Park Audubon Center is a leader in environmental education, urban bird conservation, and community development projects in southeast Baltimore and operates in partnership with many local organizations and neighbors.Teaching students the story of migrating birds that stop to rest and refuel in this urban oasis and engaging residents in greening their neighborhoods while helping birds, Audubon connects people with nature.
Through education programs and community stewardship activities, Patterson Park Audubon Center is improving the vibrancy of Baltimore City and increasing the habitat for its wildlife

2901 E Baltimore St Box 2 Baltimore MD 21224

 (410) 558-2473

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The St. Francis Neighborhood Center offers a range of programs and services to meet the needs of Reservoir Hill and Penn North residents. In addition to an after school program and summer camp, they offer weekly food distributions, senior socials, computer lab access, adult education programs, community clean-ups, and an internship program.

2405 Linden Ave Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 669-2612

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Participants learn practical life skills through 4-H leadership and citizenship training, civic education, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, entrepreneurship, workforce development, service-learning, photography, STEM, public speaking, gardening, fashion review and the Clovers Program.

See other resources by University of Maryland:

University of Maryland: Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
University of Maryland: ADHD Treatment Clinic
University of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE)
University of Maryland: Sexual Abuse and Rape Assessment Center at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
University of Maryland: School of Dentistry
University of Maryland: Evelyn Jordan Center (EJC)
University of Maryland: Child & Adolescent Clinic
University of Maryland: Eye Associates
University of Maryland: Pulmonology and Allergy Clinic
University of Maryland: Drug Treatment Program (Methadone Maintenance)
University of Maryland: Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services (OATS)
University of Maryland: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
University of Maryland: Urban Agriculture at University of Maryland Extension-Baltimore City
University of Maryland: STAR TRACK at University of Maryland Adolescent Health Center
University of Maryland: Adolescent and Young Adult Center

6615 Reisterstown Road Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21215

 410-856-1850

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University of Maryland Extension is a public service that provides research-based community education programs. The Urban Agriculture Program offers professional development education and one-on-one support for farmers and other agricultural entrepreneurs. UMD Extension also offers programs about gardening, youth development, healthy nutrition, personal finance, watershed protection, and technology access.

See other resources by University of Maryland:

University of Maryland: Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
University of Maryland: ADHD Treatment Clinic
University of Maryland: Extension Baltimore City 4-H Youth Development
University of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE)
University of Maryland: Sexual Abuse and Rape Assessment Center at University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
University of Maryland: School of Dentistry
University of Maryland: Evelyn Jordan Center (EJC)
University of Maryland: Child & Adolescent Clinic
University of Maryland: Eye Associates
University of Maryland: Pulmonology and Allergy Clinic
University of Maryland: Drug Treatment Program (Methadone Maintenance)
University of Maryland: Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services (OATS)
University of Maryland: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
University of Maryland: STAR TRACK at University of Maryland Adolescent Health Center
University of Maryland: Adolescent and Young Adult Center

6615 Reisterstown Rd Suite 201 Baltimore MD 21215

 301-267-7410

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The Westside Youth Opportunity Center (Westside YO) works with Baltimore City residents between 18 and 24 years old. They are primarily a career development program that includes a full academic program ranging from adult basic education all the way to GED preparation. They are youth development based with case management at or core.

1510 W Lafayette Ave Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 545-6953

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