MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that work will soon advance on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center. The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy Point Nature […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Marshy Point Nature Center will hold its 2024 Fall Festival this weekend. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The festival will feature games, hay rides, food, vendors, and more. Admission and parking are free and the event will be held rain or shine. Marshy Point Nature Center […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced plans to downzone dozens of acres of land in the Eastern Avenue corridor to limit development in one of Baltimore County’s most sensitive areas. Councilman Marks will propose modifying the zoning on land to block intense development throughout the corridor. He will propose over 10 acres of Neighborhood Commons zoning; […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $2.1 million that will fund local government and land trust initiatives to protect land, expand recreational opportunities, and promote healthy outdoor lifestyles. The grants were approved by the state’s Board of Public Works and will support three projects, including the acquisition of 4.3 acres to expand the Brunswick Sports […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Warm weather is right around the corner, and the Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced details on the 2024 Marshy Point Spring Festival. The festival will be held 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The event will feature live music, animal encounters, exhibitors, games, crafts, and outdoor activities for all ages. […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he will recommend the appointment of Carney resident Daniel Dean to the vacant Fifth District seat on the Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The LPC reviews nominations for structures to be placed on the county inventory of historic landmarks, and advises residents, businesses, and other stakeholders on preservation laws. […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Marshy Point Nature Center will hold its 2023 Fall Festival next month. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The festival will feature games, hay rides, canoe trips, food, and more. Admission and parking are free and the event will be held rain or shine. Marshy Point Nature […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced a series of recreation improvements funded in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget that will improve facilities from Middle River to Kingsville. The budget includes $1.7 million to improve Marshy Point Nature Center. This project involves utilities upgrades and improvements to animal enclosures, program spaces, the pier and dock, and canoe storage […]