Masonville Cove is home to Baltimore City's first known pair of nesting Bald Eagles! Watch our live stream of their nest to see if you can spot them! The eagles have successfully raised four eaglets at Masonville Cove so far, and are expected to raise their third nest in Spring 2021. BIRD BANDING VISITOR INTERACTION Mist-nets may be observed from the paths, but visitors should not approach nets. When at the banding site, visitors should feel free to approach and closely observe the banding process; staff and volunteers will interpret the banding process to visitors and to field questions. BIRD SAFETY The safety of captured birds is a primary focus. However, birds are generally hardy critters, and are well equipped to handle swings in temperature, precipitation, and many other hazards. Every effort is made to ensure the safety and well-being of captured birds. Mourning Warbler (photo credit: Tim Carney, MPA/MES) BURB Staff and Volunteers remove birds from the mist nets. (Photo Credit: Cal Liddell, MPA/MES) BIRD BANDING AT MASONVILLE COVE Welcome to Bird Banding at Masonville Cove! 2026 is the fourth year of the banding operation at Masonville, and our location seems to be one of a kind. Urban bird banding stations are rare, making this a unique opportunity to study bird behavior, distribution, and physiology in urban habitats. Evidence suggests that birds migrate differently through urban areas, and these habitats are important to the feeding and nesting of common species. We hope that this bird banding operation can provide useful information on how birds move through Baltimore City and live at Masonville Cove! Mike Hudson at the Bird Banding Station and speaking with visitors about birds up close! Photo credit: Cal Liddell, Matias Orrego (MES/MPA) WHAT IS BIRD BANDING? PURPOSE Bird banding is one of the most important methods of studying wild birds, as it provides information about longevity and other local demographics, migration connectivity, habitat use, and more. When birds are banded, a range of data are gathered, including weight, body condition, breeding condition, plumage aspect, age, and sex. It also provides an opportunity to detect species that are difficult to find or identify under normal field conditions. PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NETS Mist-nets are installed during the field effort and are so named because the material they are composed of is fine and difficult to see clearly in most natural lighting. Culverts, fence-lines, ditches, treefalls, stream crossings, dead/over-browsed trees, vernal pools, and similar landscape features (natural and man-made) often create vegetation gaps large enough for mist nets. The spaces also tend to frequent passageways from birds moving through a habitat. BIRD BANDING PARTNERS Our bird banding is led by Banders-in-Charge from Birds of Urban Baltimore (BUrB). BUrB is an education and outreach organization focused on engaging the local community in bird science and conservation through community events, bird banding demonstrations, internships, and more. Bird banding at Masonville Cove is conducted with the support of Maryland Port Administration (MPA), Maryland Environmental Service (MES), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Living Classrooms Foundation (LCF). BANDING DATES You are more than welcome to join us and observe our bird banding migration studies at Masonville Cove! Bird banding is scheduled to be conducted at Masonville Cove on the following dates: August: 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, 29 September: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 October: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 November: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 December: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 Note: This schedule may change due to weather conditions and events could be canceled last minute. Bird banding staff arrive before sunrise, and visitors are welcome to observe the banding activities when the site opens to the general public at 9:00 AM. Please sign in at the kiosk at the front right side of the Education Center when you arrive onsite. You can also inquire within the Education Center building regarding any additional questions on arrival, or if restroom access is needed. Banding end times vary based on weather, staffing, and number of birds captured, but usually ends before 1:00 PM. Visitors are welcome to explore the trails onsite until 4:00 PM when the site closes. September 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 31 1 2 3 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 4 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 5 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 6 7 8 9 10 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 11 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 12 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 13 14 15 16 17 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 18 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 19 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 20 21 22 23 24 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 25 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 26 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 27 28 29 30 1 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 2 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 3 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 4 5 6 7 8 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 9 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 10 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2026 11

Masonville Cove is the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, offering environmental restoration and education in the heart of Baltimore. MASONVILLE COVE PARTNERSHIP COVID-19 UPDATES HOURS Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Sunday: Closed Extended Hours: 9 am - Sunset (On the first Friday of every month) Holiday Closures: Labor Day CLOSED September 5 and 7 LOCATION 1000 Frankfurst Avenue Baltimore, MD 21226 ADMISSION & PARKING Admission and parking are FREE at Masonville Cove. DISCOVER BALTIMORE'S HIDDEN GEM Located in South Baltimore, Masonville Cove is the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, home to a green building nature center and beautiful waterfront public trails. Come and explore your neighborhood green space! Summer Student Groups Registration Required To register, please take the time to fill out the information below. What date would you like to visit? Email What hours are you hoping to visit Masonville Cove? Phone How many students? How many adults? How do you plan to arrive? Submit PLAN YOUR VISIT PLAN YOUR VISIT EDUCATION PROGRAMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS NEWS NEWS EVENTS EVENTS Upcoming Events at Masonville Cove See more future events on our Events page Multiple Dates Bird Banding Fall 2026 Thu, Sep 17 Masonville Cove, Meet @ the Greenhouse More info Register 2026 Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Celebration at Masonville Cove Sat, Sep 19 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Learn more Boat Rides: 2026 Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Sat, Sep 19 Masonville Cove More info Register Guided Nature Walks: 2026 Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Sat, Sep 19 Masonville Cove More info Register Yoga: 2026 Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Sat, Sep 19 Baltimore More info Register Water Quality/Climate Change Science Sat, Sep 26 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register First Friday: Nature WoRx Sunset Saunter Fri, Oct 02 Masonville Cove More info Register Guided Nature Walk Sat, Oct 03 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register Community Shoreline Clean-Up Sat, Oct 10 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register Nature for Kids: Coyote Carnival Sat, Oct 17 Masonville Cove More info Register Water Quality/Climate Change Science Sat, Oct 24 Baltimore, Masonville Cove More info Register Filbert Street Garden Bat Walk Tue, Oct 27 Filbert Street Garden More info Register Masonville Cove Bat Walk with Baltimore Green Space Thu, Oct 29 Baltimore More info Register DID YOU KNOW... Masonville was home to nesting bald eagles during spring 2023! Three eaglets hatched in May and started flying in June. Stay up-to-date with all the events happening at Masonville Cove! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

My Items I'm a title. Click here to edit me. First Friday: Nature WoRx Sunset Saunter Join us for an easy, mindful walk in which we will slow down, pay attention using all of our senses and notice all that nature has to offer us. In the process, we will become more fully present in the moment, giving us a respite and reboot from our fast-paced, screen-focused lifestyles. More Masonville Cove Bat Walk with Baltimore Green Space Did you know bats can act as pest control, pollinators, or even be gardeners? Join us for a sunset walk with Baltimore Green Space to listen to bats and learn how they help us! Halloween costumes welcomed, registration is encouraged to secure your spot. More Filbert Street Garden Bat Walk Did you know bats can act as pest control, pollinators, or even be gardeners? Join us at Filbert Street Garden for a sunset walk to listen to bats and learn how they help us! Registration is encouraged to secure your spot. More Self Led - First Friday Nature Exploration Come out and take a walk around the campus until sunset! Stop by and take a picture with Captain Trash Wheel or come and see the wildlife on campus. Be sure to share any pictures on social media @CaptTrashWheel on Instagram! More Community Fishing Day with Outdoor Afro Welcome to the community fishing day with Outdoor Afro! ¡Bienvenidos! Join us for a fun day outdoors. Spend time on the pier, enjoy a fishing lesson, and feel free to explore our fields or some birding. All fishing supplies will be available for free and all levels of experience are welcome. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More Bird Banding Fall 2026 The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed. More

Nature Worx is providing an hour long, multi-sensory exploration of the natural environment to demonstrate the healing qualities of intentional time spent outdoors. Nature Worx activities use mindfulness and meditation techniques to engage all the senses during slow, contemplative walks in nature. Nature Worx Program (1) Nature Worx is providing an hour long, multi-sensory exploration of the natural environment to demonstrate the healing qualities of intentional time spent outdoors. Nature Worx activities use mindfulness and meditation techniques to engage all the senses during slow, contemplative walks in nature.

Have you ever wondered who is swimming in the Cove? Spend an evening on the pier and enjoy guided fishing lessons for those wanting to learn how to fish! All fishing supplies are available to lend. Registration required. Canceled Due to Rain: Family Fishing Night Have you ever wondered who is swimming in the Cove? Spend an evening on the pier and enjoy guided fishing lessons for those wanting to learn how to fish! All fishing supplies are available to lend. Registration required.

Learn how you can grow native plants, even in urban spaces! Join us and Baltimore Green Space in building a container pollinator garden to promote pollinator conservation. Registration is encouraged for this free event, walk ins are welcome. Container Pollinator Garden Workshop with Baltimore Green Space Learn how you can grow native plants, even in urban spaces! Join us and Baltimore Green Space in building a container pollinator garden to promote pollinator conservation. Registration is encouraged for this free event, walk ins are welcome.

Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required. Drop In Field Trip: Birding Bonanza Hands on Environmental Education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school! $20 per participant. Registration required.

Registered students will receive a supply kit full of craft materials, step-by-step directions, and a zoom link to participate in a live video session with staff and other participants. Contact events@masonvillecove.org to register and get the zoom link. See you there! FREE Virtual Nature for Kids Registered students will receive a supply kit full of craft materials, step-by-step directions, and a zoom link to participate in a live video session with staff and other participants. Contact events@masonvillecove.org to register and get the zoom link. See you there!

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the coyotes of Masonville while making and decorating cute coyote masks. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us to look for signs of these elusive creatures! Nature For Kids: Courageous Coyotes Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the coyotes of Masonville while making and decorating cute coyote masks. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us to look for signs of these elusive creatures!

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn fun facts while making an exciting coyote craft and then go on a nature walk to explore what kind of role coyotes play, look for coyote tracks, and learn about their habitat! Registration required. Nature for Kids: Coyote Carnival Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn fun facts while making an exciting coyote craft and then go on a nature walk to explore what kind of role coyotes play, look for coyote tracks, and learn about their habitat! Registration required.