MAY 2012
Tuesday, May 1
Nature Story Hour
Cylburn Arboretum (Mansion House)
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
11 a.m.
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Wednesday, May 2
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Thursday, May 3
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
1st Thursdays at Mt. Vernon Park
699 N. Charles St. 21207
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us and WTMD the first Thursday of each month to enjoy a variety of music artists at this FREE event!
Friday, May 4
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Saturday, May 5
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Sunday, May 6
Plants & People Sunday: Ask A Master Gardener
Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
Druid Hill Park (Gwynns Galls Parkway and McCulloh entrance)
410.396.0008
1:30-3:30 p.m
The first Sunday of every month Baltimore’s Master Gardeners are on hand to share their knowledge with you. Come with your questions and an expectation to learn while having fun.
This event is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Monday, May 7
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Tuesday, May 8
Laps Around the Lake
Lake Montebello
443.984.4058
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the Lake Montebello. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Wednesday, May 9
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Thursday, May 10
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Friday, May 11
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Saturday, May 12
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Market Day
Cylburn Arboretum
4915 Greenspring Ave. 21209
410.396.0180
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Market Day is famous for great plants and wildflowers. More than a dozen growers from around the region will offer specialty plants, wildflowers, azaleas, vegetables—all your plant needs! Experts will also give demonstrations on the benefits of rain gardens and permaculture, and how to compost effectively or install a rain barrel. Parking on the grounds: $5; parking on Cylburn Avenue or at Sinai Hospital (off Greenspring Ave.) is free and a complimentary shuttle to Market Day is available. Come early for best selection!
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Sunday, May 13
Plants & People Sunday – Exploration Station
Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
Druid Hill Park (Gwynns Galls Parkway and McCulloh entrance)
410.396.0008
1:30-3:30 p.m
Elementary-aged children h are provided an opportunity to discover and explore a variety of topics in a relaxed, fun setting. Each month topics are chosen to engage young scholars through a variety of fun activities.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Monday, May 14
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Tuesday, May 15
Laps Around the Lake
Lake Montebello
443.984.4058
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the Lake Montebello. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Nature Story Hour
Cylburn Arboretum (Mansion House)
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
11 a.m.
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Wednesday, May 16
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Preakness Frog Hop
Patterson Park
Eastern & Linwood Avenues
410.396.9392
Noon
Registration will be accepted on the day of the Frog Hop beginning at 11:00am. All frogs must be registered by 11:45am. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the event will be held at the Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Ice Rink (Pratt Street & Linwood Avenue).
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Thursday, May 17
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Friday, May 18
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Saturday, May 19
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Sunday, May 20
Plants & People Sunday –Sprouts
Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
Druid Hill Park (Gwynns Galls Parkway and McCulloh entrance)
410.396.0008
1:30-3:30 p.m
Introduce your pre-K and early-aged elementary children to nature and plants in a relaxed fun setting. Monthly topics are designed to engage your young scholar through a variety of fun activities. Story time readings begin at 2:30 p.m.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2
Spring Chamber Music Series
Cylburn Arboretum
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
3:30-5 p.m.
Enjoy BSO violinist Kenneth Goldstein and pianist Eva Mengelkoch performing works by Brahms, Poulenec and Mozart. This concert is free.
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Monday, May 21
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Tuesday, May 22
Laps Around the Lake
Lake Montebello
443.984.4058
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the Lake Montebello. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Nature Story Hour
Cylburn Arboretum (Mansion House)
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
11 a.m.
Join Story Hour teacher Ellen Perlman for an hour of books and activities related to nature. Ms. Perlman has an extensive background in education and a love of nature. Ms. Perlman is a Montessori certified teacher. Appropriate for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Reservations are required. $1 per person and/or donations appreciated.
Wednesday, May 23
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Thursday, May 24
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Friday, May 25
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Saturday, May 26
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Sunday, May 27
Plants & People Sunday –Science Demonstration
Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
Druid Hill Park (Gwynns Galls Parkway and McCulloh entrance)
410.396.0008
1:30-3:30 p.m
Dr. Alan Stone will lead a discussion of the monthly topic. Get answers to your scientific questions. This event is free, but donations are appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
3-5 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2
Nature Museum
Cylburn Arboretum in the Carriage House
4915 Greenspring Ave.
410.367.2217
Noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy exhibits of 250 mounted specimens of Maryland birds, as well as nests, eggs, butterflies, rocks, fossils, and hands-on exhibits. A Cylburn representative will be on hand to answer your questions. Great for families! Call 410-367-2217 or visit www.cylburnassociation.org for more information.
Monday, May 28
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Tuesday, May 29
Laps Around the Lake
Lake Montebello
443.984.4058
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the Lake Montebello. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Wednesday, May 30
Ride Around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park Reservoir
410.396.7900
5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to borrow equipment. Rides are free, but a $5 donation is appreciated.
11th Annual Senior Health and Fitness Day “Walk The Zoo – For A Healthier You”
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
410.396.2920
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Baltimore City seniors will join thousands of others across the country in celebrating National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Seniors will arrive at the Zoo’s main entrance at 11 a.m. then board the tram for a brief ride up to the exhibit entrance. They can walk at their leisure through the Zoo and staff at various stations where the seniors can get their cards stamped to show how much walking they did. A picnic lunch will be served with some music and games at the Water Fowl Pavilion. Several animal ambassadors (with trainers of course!) will mingle with attendees.
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.
Thursday, May 31
Public Ice Skating Session
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Rd. 21239
443.984.4075
Noon-2 p.m.
Admission is $4. Skate rental is an additional $2.