MLK Day of Service | Community Building & Environmental Stewardship

Name: MLK Day of Service | Community Building & Environmental Stewardship
Start: 2026-01-19T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-19T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046-1530, United States

Schedule

Mon Jan 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046-1530, United States | Columbia, MD

Join EcoWorks for a day of volunteering, learning, and community connection through hands-on activities, presentations, and environmental education.
📅Date: Monday, 1/19/26
⏲️Time: 10 am - 2 pm
📍Location: NonProfit Collective Building | Training Room | 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD, 21046
🌿Join EcoWorks for an immersive MLK Day of Service focused on community building, environmental learning, and hands-on stewardship. This event blends workshops, presentations, and volunteer service activities designed to equip participants with practical tools to take action in their own neighborhoods.
🌳We’re also hosting a native tree giveaway while supplies last, a youth activity table, and time to connect with neighbors and community partners. Enjoy food and warm beverages, with all activities held indoors for a comfortable experience.
Schedule:
🌱Kickoff & EcoWorks Highlights: Reviewing 2025 and Vision for 2026 with Lori Lilly, Founder & Executive Director
🌱Communication & Community Engagement for the Environment with Elura Morris, Communications and Marketing Coordinator
🌱Service Workshop: Planning a Community Action with Matt Hemler, Program Coordinator
🌱Native Seeds & Winter Sowing Techniques with Matt Hemler, Program Coordinator
🌱Service Workshop: Native Seed Processing & Winter Jug Sowing
🌱Presentation on Environmental Justice in Urban & Underserved Communities
🌱Closing & Networking
What could volunteers bring?
🌱Reusable mugs or water bottles for beverages.
🌱Reusable utensils for snacks and food.
🌱Emptied and cleaned out milk jugs for the winter sowing demonstration.
✔️How to register:
https://www.howardecoworks.org/event-details/mlk-day-of-service-community-building-environmental-stewardship