Jane Goodall – Primatologist/Conservationist Photo credits: (l) Europe Press/Associated Press, (r) National Geographic “Human beings are a part of nature, not apart from it. Some have always thought this was true, but Dr. Jane Goodall proved it. While best known for her work with chimpanzees, she championed causes both global and local, including working toContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2025 Tributes to Environmentalists Jane Goodall and Robert Redford”
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Photos from Jones Falls Celebrates Sen. Ben Cardin Event
Many thanks for supporting the highly successful Jones Falls Celebrates Senator Ben Cardin on September 7th at White Hall Mill. Enjoy browsing the photo gallery for the evening created by Tedd Henn, Side A Photography: Jones Falls Celebrates Sen Cardin 9-7-2023 photo gallery. Thanks to all our sponsors! See the slideshow from the evening below.
Celebrate Sen. Ben Cardin Event a Great Success!
Friends of The Jones Falls gathered on Sep. 7th to honor the legendary Sen. Ben Cardin— the Inaugural Champion of the Jones Falls. WYPR “Midday” show host, Tom Hall, enthusiastically offered insight into the Senator’s dedication and persistence. Delegate Regina T. Boyce (District 43A), Ex Officio FTJF Board Member, then formally introduced the Senator: “AsContinue reading “Celebrate Sen. Ben Cardin Event a Great Success!”
Beyond the Jones Falls: Sustainable Science, Environmental Engineering, and Community Greening
Hosted in partnership with: Date: Friday, September 23, 2022, Conference 8:00am – 4:00pm / Networking / Happy Hour 4:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, September 24, 2022, Outfall Screening / Stream Walk, 9:00am – Noon Location: Union Craft Brewing, Main Hall, 1700 W. 41st St, Baltimore, MD 21211. Free on-site parking. Registration CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Includes one-dayContinue reading “Beyond the Jones Falls: Sustainable Science, Environmental Engineering, and Community Greening”
“The Falls” – A Poem
I grew up in Baltimore and though I was an outdoorsy child, I must admit that in my youth I believed the Jones Falls was just the name of an expressway. Having done more exploration, trail navigation and sightseeing as I’ve gotten older, I realize the Jones Falls is really a hidden gem. While itContinue reading ““The Falls” – A Poem”
President’s Letter
Since incorporating in July 2018, the Friends of The Jones Falls (FTJF) has demonstrated the critical need for a new organization to support and sustain the quality of life and long-term stewardship of the Jones Falls from the headwaters in Baltimore County to the Inner Harbor. In our first year we won a National FishContinue reading “President’s Letter”
What We’ve Been Up To and Where We’re Headed
The Friends of The Jones Falls [FTJF] is a volunteer-based organization incorporated to support and sustain the quality of life and long-term stewardship of the Jones Falls Watershed. As per its mission, our Board of local leaders engages communities and property owners located in the Watershed to preserve, protect, enhance, and conserve its environmental integrityContinue reading “What We’ve Been Up To and Where We’re Headed”
Member Post – Why I Support Friends of The Jones Falls
With social distancing a priority, is there a better urban resource during a pandemic than our shared outdoor spaces such as parks and local trails? In these unprecedented times, the Jones Falls Trail is a particularly strong (and free) community asset for exercise and mental health rejuvenation. The Trail features segments that are drenched inContinue reading “Member Post – Why I Support Friends of The Jones Falls”
The Friends of The Jones Falls Joins BALTIMORE • Blue+Green+Just and the Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition
Baltimore, MD (February 8, 2020) – The Friends of The Jones Falls Board of Directors voted unanimously to join two likeminded organizations with a stake in the health of the Jones Falls watershed: BALTIMORE • Blue+Green+Just and the Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition. BALTIMORE • Blue+Green+Just is an alliance of environmentally-minded nonprofits and community activists that holdContinue reading “The Friends of The Jones Falls Joins BALTIMORE • Blue+Green+Just and the Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition”
[Press Release] Friends of The Jones Falls and Union Collective Awarded $50k Grant For Green Infrastructure
Baltimore, MD (February 4, 2020) – The Friends of The Jones Falls and UNION Collective, the business and manufacturing hub located in the Medfield neighborhood of Baltimore City, have been awarded a $49,595 grant by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to develop a green infrastructure master plan for its formerly industrial property located alongContinue reading “[Press Release] Friends of The Jones Falls and Union Collective Awarded $50k Grant For Green Infrastructure”
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