Weed Wipeout!
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Parks
1920 Eagle Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440

Call to set up an appointment!

Trash won’t pick up itself, so we’ll collect what doesn’t belong on the Trail. We’ll focus on a particular section each week to clean. Gloves provided. Great for school community service hours. Pre-registration required; please call at least 24 hours in advance. Weekdays are available for groups. Recommended for ages 10 and above.

Saturday

December 6, 2008

Weed Warriors
Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 N. Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
410-945-0586

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Late Fall, Winter and early Spring are the best times to weed out invasives. Team work gets the job done much better! Enjoy the wonderful foliage and get to see Art on the Trail during your break. Bring a friend! Hope to see you there!

Thursday

December 11, 2008

TreeBaltimore Summit
Baltimore Rowing and Resources Center (in Middle Branch Park)
3301 Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
443-984-4058

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Become a part of Baltimore City’s action strategy. This dynamic, educational conference will focus on innovative strategies for TreeBaltimore, creating new partnerships and reaching new funding milestones. This event is FREE and open to private/public partners.

Saturday

December 13, 2008

Gwynns Falls Autumn/Winter Saturday Trail Trek
The Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Get ACTIVE with a fast moving hike through Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Travel a three-mile circuit route and catch a varied view of the park’s wonderful sights. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes or boots. Recommended for ages 12 and over with moderate hiking experience. Admission is $2.

Saturday

December 20, 2008

Have a Crafty Christmas
Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Create holiday ornaments using materials found in nature. Recommended for ages 8 and over. Admission is $3.

Second Sunday Walks

December 14, 2008

Guided Walk through Leakin Park
Windsor Mill Road Trailhead 3
4300 block of Windsor Mill Road

1:00 PM

Leakin Park stands in glorious fall colors, don’t miss it! The walk will include a guided tour through Art on the Gwynns Falls Trail. The walk usually takes 2-3 hours and includes wooded hilly trails and a section of the asphalted Gwynns Falls Trail. For more information, please contact Heide at 410-945-0586.

Every Tuesday!

Gardening in Winans Meadows
Winans Meadow Trailhead 2
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21229

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Gardening and garden maintenance opportunities available every Tuesday morning. Join two regular volunteers to maintain and improve two of our native plant gardens. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 410-945-0586.

Monday

December 15, 2008

Gwynns Falls Trail Council Meeting
Parks & People Foundation Office
800 Wyman Park Drive, Suite 010
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 448-5663, ext. 113

6:45 PM to 8:45 PM

Monthly meeting of the Gwynns Falls Trail Council, the membership-based public/private partnership consisting of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the citizens of Baltimore to promote, support, and improve the Gwynns Falls Trail. The Council works with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks to promote enjoyment and continuous improvement of the Trail. All are welcome.

Saturday

December 27, 2008

Orianda Open House
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (Orianda Mansion)
1920 Eagle Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-7900

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Visit the historic Orianda House at the Crimea Estate in Leakin Park to view holiday decoration, historic exhibits about the house, estate and Winans/Hutton families. Ed Orser, author of a new book titled “The Gwynns Falls – Baltimore Greenway to the Chesapeake Bay” and Guy Hager with Parks & People Foundation will share historic insights. The Gwynns Falls book will also be available for purchase.