The Jones Falls is a Baltimore City treasure. I love gliding down Falls Rd. on my bike in the late summer, feeling the warm breeze on my face, and smelling the sweet air from the flora and the Falls itself. For me, the Jones Falls Trail is how I leave the sounds of the city to reach the tranquility of Druid Hill Park’s Mountain Pass. This Trail restores me to nature and reminds me of how much peace nature (even a little nature) can bring to the soul.
As a new member of the Friends of The Jones Falls, I am here to help keep the trail maintained and beautiful so that it can be a safe and welcoming place for all who visit. Two immediate areas in Station North that can use improvement are at Falls Rd. and W. Trenton St., and Falls Rd. and Maryland Ave. One of these locations can have a gateway mural to the Trail. In addition, there is the need for some trash cleanup, and a large native planting area that would provide erosion control and encourage pollinator species to thrive.
I can tell this is a welcoming organization based on the warm welcome I’ve received, and I am very grateful for all of you. I hope we can meet soon. Stay safe and hopefully we will be out of this pandemic soon.
-Jessica Turrin (pictured with her husband, Eduardo)
Friends of The Jones Falls 