In addition to the programs below, there are regular volunteer and community service activities scheduled on the Trail! For more program or general information, contact Nate Payer at 410-396-0440 or visit the main office at 1920 Eagle Drive in Gwynns Falls and Leakin Parks.
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Carrie Murray Nature Day Camp
Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0808
Camp runs until August 15, 2008 for children ages 5-13. For more information including fees, please call 410-396-0808.
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Wednesday
July 2, 2008 |
Twilight Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
6:00 PM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. Recommended for ages 7 and older.
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8th Annual Waterfront Jazz and Arts Festival
Middle Branch Parks & People Foundation Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-7900
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Featuring Fertile Ground and hosted by Magic 95.9’s Jammer, join Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks for the 8 th Annual Waterfront Jazz and Arts Festival. Grab a front row seat to the best fireworks display in the city, while enjoying live jazz and cultural arts performances including comedy, spoken word and more! Food and special treasures will be available for sale. This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is $5.
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Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Saturday
July 5, 2008 |
Morning Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
10:00 AM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. |
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Afternoon Hikes
Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
3:00 PM
Familiarize yourself with the trail system in the park. A guided tour covers many topics of interest related to history, the city and nature. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals). Recommended for ages 7 and older. Admission is $1.
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Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
(410) 396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Wednesday
July 9, 2008 |
Twilight Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
6:00 PM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. Recommended for ages 7 and older. |
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Friday
July 11, 2008 |
Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Saturday
July 12, 2008 |
Junior Wild Images
Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0809
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Take pictures of our permanently disabled birds of prey. This program is similar to our other photo shoots, but with an emphasis on kids and novices. Admission is $5 for children; $10 for adults. Pick up tips from professional photographers. No pets please! |
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Morning Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-0440
10:00 AM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. |
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Afternoon Hikes
Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
3:00 PM
Familiarize yourself with the trail system in the park. A guided tour covers many topics of interest related to history, the city and nature. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals). Recommended for ages 7 and older. Admission is $1.
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Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Wednesday
July 16, 2008 |
Twilight Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
6:00 PM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. Recommended for ages 7 and older. |
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Friday
July 18, 2008 |
Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Saturday
July 19, 2008 |
Morning Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
10:00 AM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. |
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Afternoon Hikes
Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
3:00 PM
Familiarize yourself with the trail system in the park. A guided tour covers many topics of interest related to history, the city and nature. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals). Recommended for ages 7 and older. Admission is $1.
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Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Wednesday
July 23, 2008 |
Twilight Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
6:00 PM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. Recommended for ages 7 and older. |
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Friday
July 25, 2008 |
148th Annual Outdoors Summer Concert Series
Solo Gibbs Park
Cross and Leadenhall Streets
Baltimore, MD 21230
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Featuring the Corinthia Cromwell and the Evolution Band! Enjoy beautiful summer evenings with the rich sounds of music throughout the summer. This series is free and open to the public.
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Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Saturday
July 26, 2008 |
Morning Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
10:00 AM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. |
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The Friendly Bug Club
Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0809
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Learn something new about the wonderful world of insects. Everyone is welcome; admission is $2 per person.
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Afternoon Hikes
Gwynns Falls Trail
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
3:00 PM
Familiarize yourself with the trail system in the park. A guided tour covers many topics of interest related to history, the city and nature. Pre-registration required. Please call at least 24 hours in advance. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals). Recommended for ages 7 and older. Admission is $1.
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Campfire Hikes
The Gwynns Falls Trail
(Windsor Mill Trailhead)
4300 block Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-396-0440
7:30 PM
Follow us high atop the hills of the Gwynns Falls Valley as the evening darkness creeps in. We’ll roast s’mores and tell stories around the fire. Listen to the sounds of owls and other night creatures. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; please register 24 hours in advance. Recommended for ages 6 and older. |
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Wednesday
July 30, 2008 |
Twilight Canoe Escape
Middle Branch Park
Hanover Street and Waterview Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-396-0440
6:00 PM
Paddle the quiet waters of Baltimore’s other harbor. Enjoy the grand view of the downtown skyline and Hanover Street Bridge, and feel the cool breeze blowing off the water before the summer sun scorches the city. This event is open to the public. Admission is $5; advance registration required. Recommended for ages 7 and older. |
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Every Tuesday!
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Gardening in Winans Meadows
Winans Meadow Trailhead 2
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gardening and garden maintenance opportunities available every Tuesday morning. Join two regular volunteers to maintain and improve two of our native plant gardens. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 410-945-0586
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Every Thursday!
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Gentle Walks on the Gwynns Falls Trail
Winans Meadow Trailhead 2
4500 Franklintown Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Come for a gentle stroll on the Gwynns Falls Trail. Participants determine walk length and route. Meet at the Winans Meadow Trailhead 2 parking lot for an hour long walk along the Trail. No cost but registration is recommended. Please call 410-945-0586.
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