🌼 March has arrived, bringing warmth, renewal, and a wave of excitement for outdoor activities. With the start of spring, we're thrilled to announce an array of events coming to the District, from community plantings to outdoor concerts and more. It's time to embrace the beauty of the season, dust off those gardening gloves, pack your picnic baskets, and join us as we make the most of the the season.

Celebratory Tree Planting
April 20th, 2024

Join us for this exciting event to celebrate two key milestones: the 1,000th tree planted by MVBA Trees, a long-standing group of Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association volunteers and the culmination of our 2022 Chesapeake Bay Trust Urban Tree Grant Program.

After a brief commemoration, volunteers will be breaking off to groups in Mt. Vernon and Charles North to plant trees. Be sure to join us after the planting at Wet City Brewing for a gathering after the planting. We will have a special beer: The Charles Street Grand Pilsner to commemorate the occasion and Wet City will donate 20% to the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Eligible participants will also receive a discount from our partners at Releaf Shop. You won't want to miss this event!

Thank you to these groups and organizations for their support:
Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association, MVBA Trees, Charles North Community Association, Baltimore Tree Trust, Baltimore Community ToolBank, Chesapeake Bay Trust Urban Tree Program and 5 Million Trees, Wet City Brewing, Releaf Shop and Dear Globe Coffee.

RSVP Now!

Graffiti Removal Reminder

Midtown teams can remove graffiti from public infrastructure: think areas like bus stops, trashcans, mailboxes and lamp posts. But graffiti on private property or city-owned property is handled by Baltimore City DPW.

Visit our website to learn the difference and review our graffiti removal guide.

Dog Waste Disposal Made Easy

We clean sidewalks and parks every day to keep them free of dog waste and have installed 30+ strategically located doggie waste stations for easy disposal. If you spot an empty dispenser, please notify us by submitting a service request or call the office at 410-528-1512.

Remember, it's the law to pick up after your pet, so please do your part.

350 Tress Coming to Midtown by 2025

The Midtown Tree Canopy Support Program recently created space for 60 news trees and in order to achieve this momentous goal, we are relying on volunteers to come to a series of community planting events.

We look forward to creating a healthier and greener Midtown together.

Community Planting Events
Join us in creating a greener community!

Trained tree keepers will be available to provide guidance, and tools will be provided for planting. We'll gather and work together to complete plantings throughout the neighborhood. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome to join.

See the full schedule on our website

Green Street Arts Festival
May 11th
1420 Eutaw, Mounds Park

First-ever Arts in the Parks event with visual artists, music, and beer garden. Prepare to be dazzled by the creativity of talented visual artists hailing from Bolton Hill, Marble Hill, Madison Park, MICA, Jubilee Arts and more as they showcase their remarkable work.

Learn more on the BHCA website

4th Annual Plant Swap
April 6th from 2-4pm
(4/7 rain date)
Rutter Mill Park

Bring houseplants, outdoor plants, cuttings, seeds, or garden supplies to exchange with fellow plant enthusiasts of all levels. All ages welcome with adult supervision for kids and leashes for pets.

photo by Michael Bruley

RSVP to Tree Plant Swap

West Trenton Alley Activation

Applications Now Open!

Calling all MICA students & alumni! Join us in transforming West Trenton Street! We're seeking proposals for a mural on the buildings flanking Trenton Street alley. Selected artists will create engaging artwork, inspired by Penn-Fallsway's rich history. Grant applicants may request up to $15,000 in mural project funding support.

Visit our website to learn more about this exciting opportunity to make your mark on one of Midtown's blocks.

Application Deadline is March 29th: apply today!

Weekly Recycling is Back

Please contact 311 if your recycling is not picked up according to your collection day
Use any container you want: paper bags, cardboard boxes, old laundry baskets – you can even use a trash can (just mark it “recycling”). There is only one rule: Do not place recycling in plastic bags!
If you need a replacement city-issued recycling bin, call 311.

Visit DPW's website for more information

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Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy reading about the positive changes we've collectively achieved in our beloved Midtown community.

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