On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the FTJF Stewardship and Communications Committees will host a presentation by the DNR’s which focuses exclusively on its data harvested from the Jones Falls Watershed and analyzed. This level of Watershed focus hasn’t been offered in a long time- The DNR’s Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment unit (MANTA) will be presenting MBSS (Maryland Biological StreamContinue reading “State of the Jones Falls Watershed: A Major Update from the DNR”
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Lower Jones Falls Stewardship “Parties”
1st and 3rd Saturdays (typically) 9:30 am-12:30 pm Jones Falls Trail between North Ave and 28th Street Year-round! All are welcome. Since November 2023, the Friends of The Jones Falls Stewardship Committee has hosted bi-monthly volunteer “Parties” along the 0.6 mile stretch of the Jones Falls Trail between North Ave. and 28th St in centralContinue reading “Lower Jones Falls Stewardship “Parties””
Setting Priorities for the Future of the Jones Falls Watershed
Join us for the second and third of our Fall Decision Meetings where we’ll review and discuss findings from past community collaboration and create a path forward for the future of the Watershed. To register for the meeting location proximate to where you live or work, please scan the QR code or click here.
“That was the First Snapping Turtle I’ve Ever Seen in the Jones Falls” – Prof. Kemp
Prof. Stan Kemp (University of Baltimore) has been studying the biology and ecosystem of the lower Jones Falls for years, but he’d never seen a snapping turtle before. It was “Number 1.” What’s the meaning of this? It kinda comes around to our recent Newsletter post about a river otter in the Jones Falls stream: improving localContinue reading ““That was the First Snapping Turtle I’ve Ever Seen in the Jones Falls” – Prof. Kemp”
The New “Official Tree” of Baltimore City Revealed
After much publicity, and multiple late spring resident surveys of their preferred tree among six (more than 1,500 votes cast), the finalist tree facsimiles gathered for the TreeBaltimore Summer Gathering main event at Cylburn Arboretum Mansion for a pathway trot. Mayor Scott announced the winning tree–which, of course, crossed the finish line first. Noted by most in the crowdContinue reading “The New “Official Tree” of Baltimore City Revealed”
A Splendid Fran Flanigan Jones Falls “Champion” Celebration and Fundraiser
Many thanks for supporting our highly successful Jones Falls Celebrates “Champion” Francis Flanigan event on September 10 at Whitehall Mill! Please enjoy browsing through some of the photos from the evening taken by Tedd Henn of Side A Photography. Tap the View or Purchase button. Let me also encourage you to peruse the slides shown at the event. ToContinue reading “A Splendid Fran Flanigan Jones Falls “Champion” Celebration and Fundraiser”
Jones Falls Champion 2026 – Get Your Tickets Now!
Join us in honoring the important work of Fran Flanigan. It’ll be fun – and excellent networking! Scan the QR code or click here to get your tickets. Details~ Date: Thursday, September 10 – Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Location: Pelican Room & Terrace, Whitehall Mill, 3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, 21211 – Catering: TrueContinue reading “Jones Falls Champion 2026 – Get Your Tickets Now!”
“What If We Dreamt Bigger…” Developer Hosts Meeting #3 for Falls Rd. Remake
On July 13, Remington-based developer Seawall hosted another evening follow-up meeting with a self-guided walk around the Potts & Callahan combined sites on Falls Rd. Some 110 attended; double earlier turnouts. Seawall co-founder Thibault Manekin’s opening remarks included asking attendees to introduce themselves to someone new and share why they’d come. He said he wantedContinue reading ““What If We Dreamt Bigger…” Developer Hosts Meeting #3 for Falls Rd. Remake”
River Otter Seen in the Lower Jones Falls
Long before the industrial boom that built the city we know today, the Jones Falls likely supported quite a few families of river otters, a semi-aquatic species, in the tributaries and main stem of the Jones Falls watershed. A recent sighting of an individual swimming near Meadow Mill in Woodberry, beneath the roar of I-83,Continue reading “River Otter Seen in the Lower Jones Falls”
Upcoming Sep. 10: Get Your Tickets Now for This Important, Festive Fundraiser for the Watershed Strategic Plan!
The Jones Falls Champion fundraiser for the community-led Jones Falls Watershed Strategic Plan celebrates Fran Flanigan. Join us to celebrate her impact and legacy. Details Date: September 10 Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Whitehall Mill, Pelican Room & Terrace, 3300 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, 21211 Catering: True Chesapeake Oyster – includes beer, wine & Fran’s favoriteContinue reading “Upcoming Sep. 10: Get Your Tickets Now for This Important, Festive Fundraiser for the Watershed Strategic Plan!”
