Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the Deer of Maryland at Masonville while making adorable handprint Deer. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us afterwards and take a moment to appreciate these animals! Registration required. Nature for Kids: Delightful Deer Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the Deer of Maryland at Masonville while making adorable handprint Deer. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us afterwards and take a moment to appreciate these animals! Registration required.

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the buds and blooms around us while finger painting trees. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us afterwards and take a moment to appreciate nature! Registration required. Nature for Kids: Buds and Blooms Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn about the buds and blooms around us while finger painting trees. Enjoy the great outdoors on a walk with us afterwards and take a moment to appreciate nature! Registration required.

Learn about the Friends of Masonville Cove, what we do, and how to join! FRIENDS OF MASONVILLE COVE ABOUT THE FRIENDS The Friends of Masonville Cove are committed to preserving the natural beauty of the space and promoting sustainable practices in our communities. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and share a passion for protecting wildlife and their habitats. Join Today! WHAT WE DO With over 35,000 students inspired by Masonville Cove programs and an average of 3,000 visitors a year, we’re transforming how people connect with nature while inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. From clean-up efforts to wildlife monitoring and yoga, join us in fostering a refuge for people and wildlife. FOSTERING A REFUGE: FOR PEOPLE & WILDLIFE Community Collaboration Fun Inclusion JOIN THE FRIENDS The Friends are building strong connections and navigating how to establish as a 501(c) (3) organization. For more information email us @ friendsofmasonvillecove@gmail.com To join us and be notified of meetings and Friends-led programs, please submit this form. What's your name? Do you have any preferred pronouns?* Tell us about yourself! What are you interested in and what are you passionate about?* Do you prefer to be contacted by Phone? If so, leave your number! Email* What's your ZIP Code? * Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit Join the Friends

Learn about what to see and do during your visit to Masonville Cove. PLAN YOUR VISIT CAMPUS HOURS Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM Sunday: Closed Extended Hours: 9 AM - 8 PM (On the first Friday of every month) Click HERE to see a trail map. Please note Eagle Restrictions begin generally in November and are in place until the summer. LOCATION ADMISSION & PARKING Admission and parking are FREE at Masonville Cove. Visitors must sign in at the Education Center when they arrive. Thank you in advance! ARRIVAL BY WATER Kayakers are welcome to arrive by water! Please note that landing is only allowed at the beach by Captain Trash Wheel. Please view the campus hours and site rules on this page. On arrival, please sign in with the form linked here. Happy trails! Menu EXPLORE THIS SECTION General Facility & Accessibility Information LEARN MORE Education Center LEARN MORE Weekend & Evening Events LEARN MORE Outdoor Sights & Activities LEARN MORE Masonville DMCF Tours LEARN MORE Site Rules & Information LEARN MORE General Facility and Accessibility Information OVERVIEW Masonville Cove is an Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership located in Baltimore, Maryland. The area has a rich history, but by the 1960s had fallen into disrepair and was littered with large amounts of discarded materials. Restoration of the Cove by MDOT MPA began in 2007, and continues today. The project aims to provide benefits to local wildlife and the surrounding community in return for their support of Port operations. Today Masonville Cove includes 70 acres of water and 54 acres of restored wetlands and nature trails. The site also features an Education Center with a back deck overlooking the Cove, outdoor picnic tables, a fishing pier, and more. AMENITIES Admission and parking are free to all visitors at Masonville Cove. Parking is located directly in front of the Education Center. We do ask that all visitors sign in at the Education Center so that we can provide safety information and keep track of everyone visiting the site. Restrooms and water can also be found in the Education Center. ACCESSIBILITY Masonville Cove is designed to be accessible to visitors. Some accessibility features include an elevator in our Education Center, as well as ramp access to the outdoor areas of the Cove. Please let us know if you have specific questions about site accessibility. GENERAL FACILITY & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION Education Center OVERVIEW The Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) provides enjoyable exhibits and information for our site visitors, and plays an important role in the environmental education the Living Classrooms Foundation provides for students. We invite all our visitors to explore this state-of-the-art green building to learn about the history of Masonville Cove and the wildlife that now call it home. AMENITIES In the main education room you'll find interactive (hands-on) kid-friendly displays and see our animal ambassadors. Historic artifacts found during the environmental restoration of the Cove are also on display on the main floor. Restrooms and water are available inside the Education Center on the first floor, and an elevator in the building can transport visitors downstairs to access the back deck, if needed. Downstairs in the Education Center are two student laboratories that Living Classrooms Foundation uses to provide rich, hands-on environmental education experiences for visiting classes. EDUCATION CENTER Outdoor Sights and Activities SIGHT-SEE FROM THE BACK DECK The large back deck behind the Education Center is the perfect place to look out over the Cove, enjoy a snack, or bird watch. HIKE AND EXPLORE THE COVE Take a walk along the beautiful trails that run across the property. Most trails are very level and easy to walk. Masonville Cove is home to hundreds of different kinds of birds and other wildlife, so keep your eyes open while you're exploring— you'll be amazed by how much you see! EAT A PICNIC Pack a meal or snack to eat at the picnic tables located outside the Education Center. Food is not permitted on the waterfront campus/trails. BIRD WATCH Masonville Cove is one of the top birding "hot spots" (places with the most different types of birds observed) in the entire state of Maryland! Over 230 different kinds of birds have been found at the Cove, from song birds to waterfowl to raptors. In 2019, Masonville Cove was home to Baltimore City's first known pair of nesting bald eagles, which raised two eaglets. MEET CAPTAIN TRASH WHEEL Stop by, say hello, and take a selfie with our trash-gobbling, googly-eyed hero! Click here to learn more about Captain before your visit. FIND MASONVILLE'S GEOCACHE Explore Masonville while "geocaching ," a fun activity that enables players to use phones (or other GPS-enabled devices) to participate in real-life, outdoor treasure hunts. The hunt for Masonville's geocache will lead you on a scenic exploration of the Cove and eventually to a "treasure chest" (geocache container)! Click here to view a video to learn more about Geocaching at Masonville Cove. FISH AT THE PIER Visit our fishing pier to get a closer look at the river. You can walk along the trails to the pier, or can access it from the water by non-motorized boat. You can also go fishing from the pier (state laws regarding required fishing license apply). Bring your own poles or ask at the Education Center to borrow one. OUTDOOR SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES DMCF Tours OVERVIEW If you're interested in learning more about the Port of Baltimore's role in the restoration of Masonville Cove, consider a behind-the-scenes tour of the nearby Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility (DMCF). Tour groups go on a guided riding tour of the DMCF, which is located adjacent to the restored areas of the Cove. TOUR CONTENT During the tour you'll learn about how the creation of the DMCF and the stewardship of the Port of Baltimore helped transform the Cove from a neglected waste to the habitat you see today. Because the DMCF is a construction site, these are prearranged guided riding tours only. MASONVILLE DMCF TOURS Site Rules and Information THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED: Smoking Fires Alcohol Drugs Weapons Illegal activities Swimming/ wading Skateboarding/ skating ATVs, bicycles, or horses Motorized boats Digging Pets* *Trained service animals (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act) are allowed. We ask that all visitors follow our site rules in order to ensure that Masonville Cove remains safe and protected for our resident wildlife and other visitors enjoying the site. Please help us keep the Cove beautiful by not littering, and by leaving nature where you find it. Don't collect plants or animals, either alive or dead (they're still important for the ecosystem). SITE RULES & INFORMATION

A list of resources and lessons for all ages to do from your home. FREE ONLINE ACTIVITIES TO DO FROM HOME ABOUT OUR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES The following resources were created for families to explore and learn about Captain Trash Wheel, Bald Eagles, and nature at Masonville Cove. To schedule a virtual field trip, please see the Schedule a Field Trip page for more information. EXPLORE THIS SECTION How does Captain Trash Wheel Work? Online game Other educational resources Other educational resources Scavenger Hunt and Activities to do while visiting Masonville Cove Eagle Expedition Take part in these scavenger hunts with your kids in English and Spanish while exploring Masonville Cove. Monthly Scavenger Hunts at Masonville Cove English July August September October Español November December January February Scavenger Hunts Other Edu Resources Other Online Educational Resources Environmental Educator's E-Learning Portal MAEOE's Resource Library DNR's At Home Learning Resource Page Living Classrooms Distance Learning Library Washington Post Parent's Guide to Activity Resources

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. August First Friday: 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.

Join Katie Detrich for a free guided indoor meditation experience at Masonville Cove! Bring a pillow and blanket if you like! Yoga mats will be available. Enjoy a candlelit atmosphere, herbal tea and healing sounds. February Afternoon Yoga (2/1) Join Katie Detrich for a free guided indoor meditation experience at Masonville Cove! Bring a pillow and blanket if you like! Yoga mats will be available. Enjoy a candlelit atmosphere, herbal tea and healing sounds.

Participate in our seventh annual BioBlitz by working with wildlife experts and community volunteers to find, identify and record plant and animal species that live at Masonville Cove. BioBlitz with the National Aquarium Participate in our seventh annual BioBlitz by working with wildlife experts and community volunteers to find, identify and record plant and animal species that live at Masonville Cove.

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Join us for a fun program with a craft inspired by nature! Registration required. Nature For Kids Join us for a fun program with a craft inspired by nature! Registration required.