August 11, 2009
the Difference
Mayor Sheila Dixon Digs into Gardens at City Hall for Summer Harvest
On July 23, Mayor Sheila Dixon harvested summer vegetables from the gardens at City Hall. You’ve seen those beautiful gardens grow all spring and now it’s time to begin the harvest. The produce picked was donated to Our Daily Bread, an institution that provides meals for low-income residents.
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Baltimore’s Community Gardens Flourish
On a recent tour of just a few of East and West Baltimore community gardens, Miriam Avins, founder,
Baltimore Green Space, revealed the incredible community gardens that are tucked away in our neighborhoods.
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Hamilton Crop Circle and the Edible Yard
Outdoor classrooms and gardens located on school campuses are gaining in popularity as many school districts are exploring new ways to teach children about where and how food is grown.
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Youthworks to the Rescue!
Mayor Dixon’s 120 Youtworks students, under the direction of Hope Williams, Cleaner Greener Baltimore, are continuing their summer of good works. They are assisting the Baltimore Harbor Watershed Association (BHWA) by canvassing neighborhoods with information about how they can protect the watershed. <
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Whittier-Monroe Community Neighborhood Association
"The right people getting the right information"A few blocks south of The Mondawmin Mall is a wonderful neighborhood called Whittier-Monroe. Flowers burst from flower boxes in the summer and spacious and well-kept porches show off graceful row homes. The residents are a vibrant group of older and younger homeowners, many of whom grew up in the area.
Click here for the full article.A Baltimore County resident says, "Single-stream is the way to go!"
by Alan Cohen
There are many wonderful things about living in Baltimore County. I now live in Oella, a beautiful, historic hamlet across the Patapsco River from Ellicott City and surrounded by nature.
However, there’s one very important way (especially to eco-enthusiasts such as myself) in which Baltimore City has it all over the county that surrounds it. That’s the city’s fantastic, single-stream recycling program, which just was made even better by going to once-a-week collection.
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News You Can Use
Mayor Dixon’s Neighborhood Conversation
August 19, 2009 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the services and resources available to families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
August 19, 2009 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the services and resources available to families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
Cecil Elementary School
2000 Cecil Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Super Green Event, Workshops and Baltimore City Recycling Bin Sale
August 15, 2009
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9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A day of fun and education based in sustainability.
The Mill Valley General Store
2800 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211
For more info and to pre-register visit:
www.baltimorebiomass.com
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