Current Activities

Stream Cleanup Event Herbert Run

Save A Lot 5101 East Drive, Arbutus, MD 21227, Arbutus, MD, US

Patapsco Heritage Greenway is starting our new program, Water Quality Watchers and we want you to join us!Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to learn about water quality in the Patapsco River watershed and your own backyard as well as cleanup up the litter within the watershed.Please continue reading below for a full outline of our attendance…

Put the Oella Garden Entrance to Bed for Winter

Oella Entrance Garden 6 Oella Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043, Ellicott City, MD, US

The Oella Entrance Garden needs your help to get it ready for bed for winter!Join the Oella Entrance Garden Team to help put the Oella Entrance Garden to bed for winter. This event will begin at 9 am and go to noon (or for as long as volunteers feel up for working). The garden is…

Free the Trees! Invasive Vine Removal at Avalon Area (PVSP)

Patapsco Valley State Park-Avalon (Parking BEFORE the Contact Station) 5120 South Street, Halethorpe, MD 21227, Halethorpe, MD, US

Help save our trees! Join PHG to remove the invasive vines that strangle our trees. We'll park and work before the Contact Station!Please continue reading below for a full outline of our attendance policy, pet policy, COVID-19 safety guidelines, and electronic waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If your name is…

Invasive Plant Removal at CCBC

CCBC Catonsville Location 800 S. Rolling Road Parking Lot 3, Baltimore, MD 21228, Baltimore, MD, US

Join PHG to learn about and remove the invasive vines that strangle our trees. We'll meet on the paved path near Parking Lot 3 at CCBC.Please continue reading below for a full outline of our attendance policy, pet policy, COVID-19 safety guidelines, and electronic waiver.Attendance Policy:1. Every individual who wishes to volunteer MUST register. If…

Oella Cemetery Cleanup Event

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

Patapsco Heritage Greenway stewardship events are here!We need your help! We are looking to enhance the historic Oella Cemetery. Two opportunities: 1. Community Clean-Up on Saturday, November 12, from 9-12pm. Help us clean up the grounds to begin the process of making a walkable, inviting space. Volunteers will work to remove invasive plants, mulching open…

Canceled 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 Quality Join 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,…

Canceled PHG Salt Watch Training: In Person

Grace Episcopal Church 6725 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075, Elkridge, MD, US

Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway to learn about the Izaak Walton League Salt Watch Program and how you can become a community scientist. 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…

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…