The Chesapeake Bay Trust has awarded the Jones Falls Watershed Association a $33,000 grant, in partnership with the Greater Homewood Community Corp.(GHCC), to plant 485 trees in Baltimore City neighborhoods, parks, near schools and streets and other public right of ways. GHCC will receive $10,700 for their portion of the overall project.
Engineer, activist and greenhouse operator John Shepley points to Maryland’s burgeoning farmers markets as vigorous proof that environmental awareness can fuel economic growth.
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Banner Neighborhoods is a community based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting residents in their efforts to enhance the quality of life throughout 10 southeast Baltimore communities. It offers a wide variety of programs designed to strengthen the community, ranging from youth activities, to senior home maintenance, to beautification projects. Banner has been an early partner in Mayor Dixon’s and the Baltimore Community Foundation’s Initiative for a Cleaner Greener Baltimore.
The Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge (BNEC), a pilot program to help residents save money on their energy bills, is moving full speed ahead. Working in eight neighborhoods across the city, BNEC has trained over 100 Neighborhood Energy Captains, volunteers who help share the program with their neighbors. With the support of AmeriCorps volunteers, the Captains are developing outreach strategies tailored to their own neighborhoods, in some cases even creating ‘battle plans’ complete with maps and lists of names of people to speak with.
The official winner of the AFRO Clean-Green Block Contest for 2009 is the 1200 Block of Whatcoat Street in Sandtown-Winchester. Mayor Sheila Dixon will took a "Neighborhood Appreciation Day" trolley tour of the winning block and the three finalists on Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to congratulate them on their tremendous efforts.
The newest City agency, the Department of General Services (DGS) has hit the ground running by leading the charge in saving energy dollars for municipal government. It does this through renewable energy, energy audits, and energy performance contracts. These projects pay for themselves in costs savings and nearly all provide environmental benefits as well. DGS does this through a series of energy projects that, when combined, save the City over $6 million a year. These projects are carefully monitored by the experienced engineers and staff of the DGS Energy Division.
Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Wednesday, November 11; the make up day is the following Saturday, November 14.
Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Thursday, November 26; the make up day is the following Saturday, November 28.
Trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday, November 27 even though it is a City Furlough Day.
Leaves and yard waste will be picked up on your trash collection day. Leaf collection continues through Friday, January 29, 2010. Place leaves in clear or labeled bags. Though leaf collection is unlimited, please limit bagged leaves to 10 per pickup. Drop off bagged leaves, Mon. thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5 locations: 6101 Bowleys La.; 2840 Sisson St.; 5030 Reisterstown Rd.; 6100 Quarantine Rd.; 701 Reedbird Ave
Wednesday, October 21, 2009; 6-8:00 p.m.
Join the Parks & People Foundation, the Baltimore Ecosystem Study and Baltimore community groups for our Annual Community Greening Celebration! What began as a small picnic 14 years ago has blossomed into a great party honoring community greeners for their outstanding work. Enjoy drinks, light fare and displays showcasing community projects throughout Baltimore. You can also look forward to a special toast in honor of Parks & People’s 25th anniversary!
Location: University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (Columbus Center) in the Inner Harbor, 701 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202. Free parking at the Harbor Place Garage 710 Lombard Street.
This event is free but please RSVP by October 19 by calling 410-448-5663, ext.119 or email info@parksandpeople.org
Thanks to our generous sponsors Constellation Energy and the TKF Foundation for their support of this event and to our program partner the Cleaner, Greener Baltimore Initiative and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks.
Miller’s Court
2601 N. Howard St.
6-7:30 p.m.
Planting trees on your property can save energy, increase the value and improve the environment. Learn the proper placement, types of trees that are right for your house and how to best plant and maintain your trees to ensure they are healthy and prosperous.
Ends October 26, 2009
Buy trees from the Parks & People Foundation and watch your investment grow in your yard and in your neighborhood, helping to green Baltimore . Parks & People is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation and a Maryland licensed Plant Dealer and Broker. With fall approaching, we are excited to begin the planting season and we hope you will join us.
For more information go to: http://www.trees.maryland.gov/
Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9 a.m.-noon
City of Baltimore - HOLIDAY NOTICENovember 11 – Veteran’s Day
There will be NO curbside waste collection (trash AND recycling).
Make up collection will be provided on Saturday, November 14.
November 26 – Thanksgiving
There will be NO curbside waste collection (trash AND recycling).
Make up collection will be provided on Saturday, November 28.
November 27 – City Employee Furlough Day
There WILL BE curbside and city container waste collection (trash AND recycling).
ALL City buildings WILL BE CLOSED with the exception of the Police Headquarters complex.
This means that citizens will be unable to pay City bills or obtain permits in person at
City offices.
Some bills can be paid on line – please visit www.baltimorecity.gov
Organizations can go online and register their events to be a part of the "NeighborWoods Month activities.
With the help of partner Weber Shandwick, Cleaner Greener launched it own Facebook page. With more than 375 fans and growing everyday, it’s been a great way for fans to keep in touch with the latest activities of the initiative.
For more Information go to: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Cleaner-Greener-Baltimore/78707663239?ref=ts
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