Baltimore Green Week
WHAT IS IT?
Each April, as Earth Day nears, BGW hosts Baltimore Green Week, a week-long series of programs focused on promoting environmental awareness and best sustainable practices in and around Baltimore. In an effort to highlight local resources, BGW partners with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who work to provide earth friendly and sustainable products and services to our community. The series offers the public a variety of educational workshops, lectures, films, tours, and hands-on projects where they have the opportunity to take part in discussions and begin offering solutions surrounding issues such as climate change, sustainable food and agriculture, water conservation and energy efficiency within the home. This annual series offers community members the chance to explore current issues and the resources available. It also offers the “green” community a chance to come together around current issues and projects, strengthening their efforts which in the long run benefit our whole communities.
This series kicks off with a community celebration and outdoor festival, the EcoFest. The EcoFest is held each year in Druid Hill Park and is host to an all local line-up of musicians, food vendors, and nearly 100 local vendors and exhibitors who share our vision for a greener Baltimore. Attendees are also encouraged to take part in the free yoga classes, bike rides, kid’s nature play space and other workshops and activities throughout the day.
BGW encourages community members to consider participating at this year’s Baltimore Green Week as volunteers, donors, program coordinators or program partners. This opportunity is open to anyone who has an interest in the environment and the time to coordinate and help promote the series. Students, teachers, businesses, non-profits, government agencies and activists are welcome.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in signing up to become a volunteer, contact bgw@baltimoregreenworks.com or go to the Contact Us page.
PARTICIPATE
If you are interested in presenting or offering programming during Baltimore Green Week, please download your packet and send in your proposals by December 14, 2011. Interested in becoming an EcoFest vendor? Download the EcoFest information and agreement packet here.
SUPPORT
If you would like to donate funds, services or product in support of Baltimore Green Week, please contact bgw@baltimoregreenworks.com or call 410-952-0334. You can also donate here or download our Get Involved Packet for more information and ideas.
SAVE THE DATE: 9th Annual Baltimore Green Week, April 21-28, 2012!
Interested in finding out more about past events? Download past program guides today.
8th Annual Program Guide (2011)
7th Annual Program Guide (2010)
6th Annual Program Guide (2009)
5th Annual Program Guide (2008)
4th Annual Program Guide (2007)
3rd Annual Program Guide (2006)
2nd Annual Program Guide (2005-not available)
1st Annual Program Guide (2004-not available)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
BGW is hosting two events this fall for those of you interested in learning more about how you can participate in Baltimore Green Week this year:
Monday, August 29, 2011, 6-8 p.m.
Mother’s Grille, 113 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Partner Speed Dating, a chance to meet other activists and professionals with an interest in providing environmental awareness and sustainable products and services for a greener Baltimore. Registration is required. Click here to fill out the form.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 6-8 p.m.
2002 Clipper Park Road, 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211
Baltimore Green Week Proposals Q&A Meeting: Are you interested in participating in the 9th Annual Baltimore Green Week but your not sure how or what to do? Do you share our vision for a greener Baltimore? Community members (students, teachers, gov’t, business and organizational leaders, activists, et al) are encouraged to join us as we explore past project successes and brainstorm projects for 2012! To RSVP, e-mail bgw@baltimoregreenworks.com (subject line: BGWeek Q & A) or call 410-952-0334.
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Special thanks to our 8th Annual Baltimore Green Week participants:
B-CaUse, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, Baltimore’s Office of Planning, Baltimore’s Office of Sustainability, and Baltimore City General Services Division, Baltimore Contained, Baltimore Free Farm, Baltimore Green Currency, Baltimore Green Forum, Baltimore Green Space, Blue Water Baltimore, Civic Works’ Center for Green Careers, Cylburn Arboretum Association, Greater Baltimore Children in Nature, Irvine Nature Center, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Parks & People Foundation, Real Food Farm, The Rotating History Project , Second Chance & artist, Jason Meyer, Ziger Snead, Under Armour, and Sandtown Habitat for Humanity.
If you are interested in sponsoring an event or donating needed resources, please contact christina at baltimoregreenwork.com or call 410.952.0334
