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| 11 am Container Gardening with GIEI Baltimore City Master Gardeners Joe McClintock and Kathleen Breen, co‑chairs of Baltimore City’s Grow It Eat It (GIEI) committee, will lead an accessible, hands‑on session on Container Gardening, the statewide GIEI theme for this year. Container gardening is one of the most approachable ways to grow food—perfect for rowhomes, small yards, patios, balconies, or anyone who simply wants a flexible, low‑maintenance way to garden. Joe and Kathleen have been Master Gardeners since 2017, and their work with GIEI focuses on empowering Baltimore residents to grow their own food, no matter their space or experience level. |
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| 12 pm Special Guest Steve Walk - History of the Winans Family Steve Walk is a direct descendant of the Winans family, carrying forward a long legacy of Baltimore history, storytelling, and preservation. As a researcher and family historian, Steve has written extensively about his ancestors—most notably Thomas and Celeste Winans—and has presented his work at institutions such as the B&O Railroad Museum and Orianda House. His ongoing work explores the personal, architectural, and cultural impact of the Winans family, with a particular focus on Celeste Winans and the historic chapel associated with her life. Drawing from family archives, original writing, and years of research, Steve brings a uniquely personal perspective to Baltimore’s 19th‑century history. |
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| 1 pm The Need of Baltimoreans to Grow Hyper-accumulators Michael Blaylock is a Senior Project Manager in Marine Engineering, with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering and a Leadership Study & Development Certificate from Texas A&M University. Raised on a ranch outside Houston, he gained early hands‑on experience in agriculture, land management, and the responsible use of industrial agricultural chemicals under the mentorship of a Texas A&M–trained agricultural engineer. After relocating to Baltimore for his wife’s work at the Maryland Department of Health—where she now serves as Head of Virology—Michael’s personal experience with lead contamination in his family’s home and soil led him to investigate environmental hazards affecting Baltimore residents. This journey resulted in the founding of Blaylock & Sons Farm, dedicated to raising awareness about contaminated soils and promoting safe, effective methods for soil remediation. His work emphasizes phytoremediation, community education, and responsible environmental stewardship. |
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| 2 pm Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park (FOGFLP) is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and activating Gwynns Falls Leakin Park through community engagement, equitable access, and sustained stewardship. FOGFLP will highlight the work being done on behalf of the park across each of these areas, including stewardship efforts, community partnerships, programming, fundraising and broader initiatives that help connect more people to Gwynns Falls Leakin Park. We will ensure that the talk remains educational in nature and aligned with the guidelines you outlined. |
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