BLISS Meadows Tour

The Farm Alliance of Baltimore and the National Wildlife Federation have teamed up to create a series titled Pollinators & Produce for urban farmers, community gardeners, and backyard growers in and around Baltimore. Join us as the series culminates with our BLISS Meadows Tour, facilitated by Jordan Bethea of Backyard Basecamp!

BLISS Meadows is a project of Backyard Basecamp, a formerly vacant property that has been turned into an urban farm and nature education space, features pollinator gardens, ponds, scenic walking trails, and more! BLISS Meadows is a fantastic example of how urban farms can catalyze the movement towards more sustainable communities.

Building on previous workshop topics such as native pollinators, garden design, and environmental stewardship, this engaging tour will provide the opportunity to explore several different pollinator habitats and see firsthand how native gardens in your growing spaces is an outstanding benefit for both pollinators and produce.

About the Speaker

Jordan Bethea works as the farm manager for Backyard Basecamp. Jordan was originally inspired to become involved in urban agriculture after seeing so many communities in the city go underserved by not having access to healthy produce. At Backyard Basecamp, Jordan is part of a movement to reclaim unused land, remediate soil depleted of nutrients, and restore the area back to functionality and safe use for all neighbors.

About the Series

This series of workshops are meant to provide education/tips on identifying and attracting pollinators, as well as creating welcoming habitats that support them in your growing spaces.

Because this event is outdoors, we suggest that you wear close-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be extra water, masks, hand sanitizer, sunscreen & bug spray on site.

Parking Information: Street parking is available on Plainfield Ave and Mayview Ave. Please arrive with enough time to park, and do not block any driveways in the surrounding area before, during, or after the event

Other Notes: Paths are grass and woodchips, there is limited shade and seating on site. Feel free to bring a chair if you need one!

Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

Host or Publisher Farm Alliance of Baltimore