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September 17, 2009

Major Sheila Dixon and Mayo Shattuck III, Constellation Energy’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, announced a $500,000 investment in the Cleaner Greener Baltimore Initiative during the August 12, 2009 launch of the Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge (BNEC).
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Did you know that there are 85 "stormsheds" that flow into Baltimore’s Harbor? Did you know that just one of them, Harris Creek Watershed 246 routinely dumps over three tons of trash into the Harbor every month? Well, now you do!
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Inez Robb bought her home in the Sandtown Winchester Condominiums 22 years ago and has been working to improve the neighborhood ever since. The expression "When you want something done, get a busy person to do it" was invented for her!
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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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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. If you do not have space in your yard to plant a tree, consider contributing to the Foundation’s Adopt - A -Tree Program so we can plant a tree on your behalf as a memorial or dedication.
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The Parks & People Foundation, in partnership with the Baltimore Community Foundation and the Cleaner Greener Baltimore Initiative, provides up to $1,000 as Neighborhood Greening Grants for groups interested in conducting projects such as tree plantings, community gardens, vacant lot clean-ups and restoration, neighborhood clean-ups, schoolyard greening, water quality improvement and environmental education activities. Grant funds may also be used for tools, plant material, equipment and other needed supplies.
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On August 27, 2009 Mayor Sheila Dixon joined a team of 50 executives, employees of Fiskars and the Home Depot along with numerous volunteers from the Oliver Community residents, and the Environment Protect Agency’s Conference attendees to transform a vacant lot into a lush garden.
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The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the museum which is located along Piers 6 and 7 in the Inner Harbor east.

October 14, 2009, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m
Mayor Dixon wants to hear from everyone with a vested interest in Baltimore . Residents, community leaders, faith leaders, business owners, nonprofit organizations, institutions – all are invited to attend and share their recommendations regarding how the City of Baltimore should improve its service to the people of Baltimore.
For more Information go to: www.baltimorecity.gov

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://trees.maryland.gov

Are you interested in healthy trees in your neighborhood? Parks & People Foundation with the support of the Healthy Neighborhoods program and the TreeBaltimore campaign lead by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks are aiming to increase the tree canopy and create an interconnected green infrastructure between six Healthy Neighborhoods- Reservoir Hill, Coppin Heights, Greater Mondawmin, Remington, Garwyn Oaks, and Cylburn.
For more information contact:
Jaleel Nash at 410 448-5663 ext 103
jaleel.nash@parksandpeople.org

On July 13, with the help of partner Weber Shandwick, Cleaner Greener launched it own Facebook page. With more than 240 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: www.facebook.com/cleanergreenerbaltimore

As part of the Neighborhood Ambassador Program to motive residents and encourage proactive efforts related to Cleaner, Greener, Healther and Safer quality of life concerns.
For more Information go to: www.baltimorecity.gov

September 26, 2009
Come celebrate the joy and beauty of community gardening with members of the Duncan Street Miracle Garden. Discover why this 20-year-old garden is considered one of East Baltimore’s hidden treasures.
For more information contact:
Anita Hammerer at 410-598-8610
ahammerer@hebcac.org

Started in 1934, the AFRO Clean Block Competition is the oldest existing environmental program in the nation. 2009 marks its 75th year of continuous operation. It went "Green" and officially partnered with the Cleaner Greener Baltimore Initiative in 2008
For more Information go to: www.afro.gov

Baltimore Green Map is holding a Community Shredding Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Middle School Parking Lot at Friends School of Baltimore, 5114 N. Charles Street.
$5 per box minimum donation. Generosity welcomed!
Bring your documents for secure onsite disposal at the mobile shredding truck and help sustain BGM’s activities - our online map, print maps, and outreach activities that identify Baltimore’s ecological and cultural resources and chart our city’s progress toward becoming a healthy, sustainable urban environment. www.baltogreenmap.org
Shredding services donated by Eco-Shred, LLC of Cheverly, MD
Baltimore Green Map is a project of Fusion Partnerships, Inc. a fiscal sponsorship 501(c)3 organization
For more Information go to: www.baltogreenmap.org