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Learn about the partnership between organizations which have worked together to make Masonville a valuable community resource. MASONVILLE COVE PARTNERSHIPS ABOUT MASONVILLE'S PARTNERSHIPS At Masonville, federal organizations, state organizations, non-profits, and community groups have come together to restore an incredible piece of land for the benefit of local wildlife and the surrounding community. Masonville was designated in 2007 as a placement site for sediment removed from the Baltimore shipping channels. With that designation came numerous benefits for the community, centering around restoring waterfront access in the previously polluted site. In order to accomplish these changes, the Port of Baltimore partnered with Living Classrooms Foundation and the National Aquarium to help engage the surrounding communities. Thus began the partnership of these organizations, which together with Maryland Environmental Service, continue to work to restore Masonville Cove for the benefit of local communities and wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service became an additional partner in 2013 when Masonville Cove was designated the nation's first Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership. Urban Wildlife Refuges are sites that are in close proximity to major metropolitan areas. Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships are urban refuges where "the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Community, and Partners come together to promote conservation." Today the proof of Masonville Cove's success as a refuge partnership is in the numbers: the Cove is consistently named one of the top birding spots in the state, and provides rich education experiences for thousands of students and visitors. MASONVILLE COVE IMPACT REPORT The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) purchased the site to use a portion of it to contain dredged material, or sediment removed from shipping channels. Placing the sediment at Masonville allows large ships to travel the deep channels to Baltimore safely, keeping the Port of Baltimore open for business. In return, MDOT MPA has worked tirelessly to restore the environment in the Cove and has worked closely with the surrounding community to provide a community resource, restoring safe waterfront access at Masonville Cove. Living Classrooms Foundation manages the state-of-the-art environmental education facility at Masonville Cove, acting as a host to visitors and an educational outreach team to neighborhood schools. Living Classrooms Foundation offers field trips to groups of all ages and abilities, and uses hands-on education and a low teacher-to-student ratio to help make learning fun and impactful. The National Aquarium works closely with community groups to arrange large-scale restoration efforts, giving community ownership to the restoration success of this beautiful waterfront site. Community members have come together through the National Aquarium to conduct shoreline debris clean-ups, wetland plantings, and neighborhood beautification projects. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) provides wildlife management at Masonville Cove. As an integral partner in the Masonville Cove effort, USFWS helps to ensure the success of native wildlife, and responsible wildlife management practices, and provides assistance with on-site educational programs. COMMUNITY GROUPS A variety of community groups have worked closely with the Masonville Cove project partners to provide guidance and feedback regarding proposed projects designed to improve the area for public use. Integral groups include the Masonville Citizens Advisory Committee , the Greater Baybrook Alliance , and Baltimore Green Space . These partnerships help to maximize Masonville's impact as a valuable resource for the community.

Join us at Masonville Cove for free weekend and evening events. EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS December 2025 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 1 2 3 4 5 5:00 PM First Friday - Cookie Decorating +1 more 6 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2025 +2 more +3 more 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2025 +1 more 13 8:00 AM Bird Banding Fall 2025 +1 more +2 more 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9:15 AM December Morning Yoga (12/20) +1 more +2 more 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 5:00 PM First Friday - Sunset Sound Meditation +1 more 3 10:00 AM Guided Nature Walk +1 more 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9:15 AM January Morning Yoga (1/10) +1 more +2 more Free public programs and events are held year-round at Masonville Cove. Activities include Saturday public programs for kids and families, afternoon and evening programs, shoreline cleanups, and more. With so many activities to choose from, you'll find there's something for everyone to enjoy at Masonville Cove. ABOUT EVENTS AT MASONVILLE COVE

Creating Safe and Equitable Access to the First Urban Wildlife Partnership in the United States MASONVILLE COVE CONNECTOR Concepts and Design Considerations Learn more about the project background and need for the Connector, explore the possible concepts, and learn more about the design considerations. Visit the Masonville Cove Connector Storymap . [Map: The Masonville Cove Connector (arcgis.com) ] Thank you for your interest in the Masonville Cove Connector! Where will the Connector be? The Connector will join Masonville Cove to the Gwynns Falls Trail and the proposed BayBrook Connector for over 20 miles of trails providing walking and biking connectivity. Who Benefits from the Connector? Just about everyone in the community, including: Walkers & joggers Bicyclists Scooters Wheelchair users Families with strollers Our Partners The Masonville Cove Connector is made possible by the many partners at Masonville Cove and support from: Federal Highway Administration National Park Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service About the Masonville Cove Connector The Connector Project's Mission: Creating Safe and Equitable Access to the First Urban Wildlife Partnership in the United States Masonville Cove is an educational and recreational community treasure in South Baltimore, but it can be hard to get to. The new Connector, a shared use path currently in development, will provide access to the waterfront for the communities near Masonville Cove. Once complete, the Masonville Cove Connector will fulfill a long-standing commitment of the Maryland Port Administration’s Dredged Material Management Program . For more information, contact Joe Ross , MDOT MPA Establish safe, convenient, and equitable access Connect local communities to a unique recreational asset Integrate Masonville Cove into the larger outdoor recreational landscape in Baltimore Why Build the Connector to Masonville Cove? Sign up for updates Download Our Factsheet

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: Insect Encounters Hands on Environmental education programs ideal for homeschool families and all students on days off of school. $20 per participant. Registration Required.

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 and snacks will be available for free. 1st Thursday Family Fishing Evening 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 and snacks will be available for free.

Roll up your sleeves and take action against litter while getting some fresh air and seeing one of the best views of the Baltimore skyline in the city! This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required. Participants 18 and under must be supervised by an adult. Shoreline Clean-Up Party Roll up your sleeves and take action against litter while getting some fresh air and seeing one of the best views of the Baltimore skyline in the city! This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required. Participants 18 and under must be supervised by an adult.

Joins Audubon for a guided birdwatching tour at Masonville Cove. One of the many locations during the Baltimore's Birding Weekend. Registration for this event can be found below to participate in this event. Space is limited. Audubon's Baltimore Birding Event at Masonville Cove Joins Audubon for a guided birdwatching tour at Masonville Cove. One of the many locations during the Baltimore's Birding Weekend. Registration for this event can be found below to participate in this event. Space is limited.

Join Masonville Cove and Baltimore Green Space in celebrating National Bat Week! Did you know over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination? Come hang with the bats to learn more about our nocturnal friends! Gear will be provided and registration is required for this free event. Evening Bat Walk with Baltimore Green Space at Masonville Cove Join Masonville Cove and Baltimore Green Space in celebrating National Bat Week! Did you know over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination? Come hang with the bats to learn more about our nocturnal friends! Gear will be provided and registration is required for this free event.

Join your neighbors and community partners to clean up the stream and living shoreline that connect Brooklyn and Curtis Bay to Masonville Cove. Get outside and make a difference in your community while learning about the causes and effects of marine debris and how you can help! Registration required Earth Day Clean Up Join your neighbors and community partners to clean up the stream and living shoreline that connect Brooklyn and Curtis Bay to Masonville Cove. Get outside and make a difference in your community while learning about the causes and effects of marine debris and how you can help! Registration required

Become a water scientist for a day! This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required. Participants 18 and under must be supervised by an adult. Water Scientist for a Day! Become a water scientist for a day! This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required. Participants 18 and under must be supervised by an adult.