Current Activities

PHG: Cleanup and Invasive Removal: Soapstone Trail and Park & Ride Lot

Southwest Park and Ride 1198 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to Clean Up the Southwest Area (195) Park and Ride and Trail Head for Soapstone Branch.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the…

Canceled PHG Cleanup and Invasive Plant Removal: Howard Crossing Apartments

Howard Crossing Apartments- Parking 8722 Town and Country Blvd # 4, Ellicott City, MD 21043, Ellicott City, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in helping clean the Sucker Branch by removing trash and invasive plant species from the Sucker Branch. Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver. Attendance Policy: 1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name…

PHG Cleanup: Caldron Crafts

Caldron Crafts 6611 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in helping clean Miller Run behind Caldron Crafts store.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the registration list at the start of the…

PHG Salt Watch Virtual Training

Join PHG and the Izaak Walton League to learn about the IWL Salt Watch Community Science program and how it relates to Water QualityJoin Patapsco Heritage Greenway for a Water Quality Community Science program called Salt Watch.Please continue reading below for a full outline of our attendance policy, pet policy, COVID-19 safety guidelines, and electronic…

Patapsco Days Lecture Series – Dr. Katherine Sterner

Howard County Library System, HCLS, Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042, Ellicott City, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway and Dr. Katherine Sterner in exploring the archaeology of the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area!Join us in hearing from Dr. Katherine Sterner regarding archaeological collections relating to the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area (PVHA) from the Natural History Society of Maryland's collections. Dr. Sterner is an anthropological archaeologist studying community organization and stone…

Patapsco Days Lecture Series – Marcus Nicks

Howard County Library System, HCLS, Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042, Ellicott City, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway and Marcus "Sankofa" Nicks in exploring the history of segregation and education in Howard County.Join us in hearing from Marcus "Sankofa" Nicks, curator of the Howard County Center for African American Culture, as he speaks about the history of segregation and education in Howard County (HCCAAC). Marcus will also highlight HCCAAC…

PHG Education Workshop: Vernal Pool Guided Hike

Lot A 1233 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD 21043, Catonsville, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to learn about the importance of Vernal Pools and find some along the Trolley Trail.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the registration…

PHG Education Workshop: Vernal Pool Guided Hike

Lot A 1233 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD 21043, Catonsville, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to learn about the importance of Vernal Pools and find some along the Trolley Trail.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the registration…

PHG Cleanup & Invasive Removal: Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery

Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum 2406 Ridge Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, Windsor Mill, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in helping clean the Ben's Run Watershed by removing trash and invasive plant species from Serenity Ridge.What to Bring for our LARGE Invasive Plant RemovalOwn Tools: Feel free to bring your chainsaw, shovel, machete, loppers, etc. YOU are responsible for your tools AND safety. Only YOU can use your tools!Layered Long…

Patapsco Days Lecture Series – Ned Tillman

Howard County Library System, HCLS, Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042, Ellicott City, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway and local author, Ned Tillman, in learning more about his most recent book and writing historical fiction!Join us in hearing from Ned Tillman about his most recent book, A Good Endeavor, and the process of Saving The Past, particularly via literature. The purpose of the book is to:Excite more people to…

Kick off Earth Month! PHG Tree Planting: PVSP Hollofield Area

Patapsco Valley State Park: Hollofield Area 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043, Ellicott City, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in planting native trees to help mitigate stormwater at the Hollofield Area of Patapsco Valley State Park.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on…

PHG/Kaiser Permanente Stream Cleanup & Invasive Removal: Herbert Run

Herbert Run: Save-a-Lot Parking Lot 5101 East Dr, Arbutus, MD 21227, Arbutus, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in helping clean the Patapsco Watershed by clearing invasive plants and removing trash.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the registration list at…

PHG Tree Maintenance: PVSP Pickall

Patapsco Valley State Park - Pickall Area 8125 Johnnycake Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, Windsor Mill, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in maintaining our newly planted native trees at the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State ParkPlease continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the…

PHG Invasive Plant Removal: Historic Oella Cemetery

Historic Oella Cemetery 520 Rest Avenue, Oella, MD 21228, Oella, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in helping clean and take care of the Historic Oella Cemetery.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the registration list at the start…

PHG Cleanup and Invasive Plant Removal: Bull Branch

Bull Branch Street Parking 400 Mellor Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, Catonsville, MD, US

Join PHG for a stream cleanup of Bull Branch along Mellor Avenue in Catonsville. This tributary leads to the Patapsco River and needs help!Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway we conduct a stream cleanup of Bill Branch along Mellor Avenue in Catonsville. This tributary leads into the Patapsco River and needs our help!Bull Branch along Mellor Avenue…

PHG Workday at Nike Missile Site BA-79

Nike Missile Site BA-79 3085 Hernwood Road, Woodstock, MD 21163, Woodstock, MD, US

Join PHG and Tom Reed in a workday. Learn about the site as we work to restore it!Join us in a workday and tour at the Nike Missile Base in Granite, MD. Volunteer tasks will include: Clearing the cracks between the asphalt and the above-ground structuresFilling the cracks with crack filler or asphaltAnd painting some…

PHG Cleanup: Diamond Ridge Family Park

Diamond Ridge Family Park 7400 Dogwood Road #7474, Milford Mill, MD 21244, Milford Mill, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway at Diamond Ridge Family Park parking lot to pick up litter from the Patapsco River tributary Dogwood Run.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not…

PHG Family Day on the Trolley Trail

Lot A 1233 Oella Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043, Ellicott City, MD, US

Come join PHG to learn about the Patapsco River Valley through hands-on family activities!Join us to explore the environment and history of the Patapsco River. To attend, park in Lot A, behind the Trolley Stop Restaurant in Old Ellicott City. Parking Lot B is the next closest lot. Please bring your own water. Dress for…

PHG & Lansdowne Community Cleanup

Lansdowne Middle School 2400 Lansdowne Road, Halethorpe, MD 21227, Halethorpe, MD, US

Join PHG at the Lansdowne Middle School parking lot to pick up litter around the neighborhood and keep our community healthy!Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on…

PHG Cleanup: Walmart-Arbutus

Walmart Parkling Lot 3601 Washington Blvd, Arbutus, MD 21227, Arbutus, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway at the Arbutus Walmart parking lot to pick up litter from the headwaters of the Herbert Run.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on…

PHG & Mt. Hebron High Stream Cleanup: Plumtree Branch

Plumtree Branch at Home Depot 9190 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042, Ellicott City, MD, US

Join PHG and Mt. Hebron High We Are Change Club for a stream cleanup of Plumtree Branch, tributary of the Patuxent River.Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not…

Cleanup at the Historic Oella Cemetery

Historic Oella Cemetery 520 Rest Avenue, Oella, MD 21228, Oella, MD, US

Join us in helping clean and take care of the Historic Oella Cemetery!Please continue reading below for a FULL OUTLINE of the following: Attendance Policy, Pet Policy, COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, and Waiver. Attendance Policy: 1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is not on the registration list at the start…

PHG Wildflower Planting & Invasive Removal: Serenity Ridge

Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum 2406 Ridge Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, Windsor Mill, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway in creating a Wildflower Garden and removing invasive plants around Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery.What to Bring for our Gardening Project and Invasive Plant RemovalOwn Tools: Feel free to bring your chainsaw, shovel, machete, loppers, hand tiller, gardening tools, etc. YOU are responsible for your tools AND safety. Only YOU can…