Fall into winter w/ Ivanhoe Garden

     This fall has created a shift in the Ivanhoe garden. With an earlier sunset most of our plants would not get there daily bath in the sun. One of our master gardeners came up with he idea to place in a few light boxes in the garden boxes. This will help implement some of missing day light through the winter solstice. Within this transformation we have successfully harvest 28  Swiss chard leaves. 

    In addition to the new lighting system, we’re adding in floral elements to bring more butterflies and bees to the garden. Butterflies and bees help to pollinate the plants. With new seeds, we may also add in a new box for more vegetables. The garden is flourishing , and several vegetables are being successfully harvested. Stay tuned for more updates! 

COVID Water Discount

15th Annual Money Power Day

This Saturday, October 17, 2020, is the 15th Annual Money Power Day. It is the region’s largest FREE financial fitness fair. This will be a virtual event. It is being put on non profit CASH Campaign of Maryland. To sign up for this free event go to: www.mdfinancialeducation.org

Garden Planting and Transplanting

 10/10/2020 Began a day of compassion, and important work at the Ivanvhoe Valley Garden.We started by planting 72 lettuces we received from UMD-Extension. Then, it was time to move some of our swiss chard and kale to the Wilson Park Garden at Alhambra/Willow. There we were able to thin out the vegetables, and place them in there new homes. Excited to see some new growth this fall!

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Big Truck Day: Saturday, May 13, 2017

Rebuild Together Baltimore

Rebuilding Together Baltimore (RTB) RTB has selected Wilson Park Northern as their target neighborhood for 2017. RTB will be providing home repairs for low-income homeowners and completing community beautification projects in the neighborhood. Representatives from RTB will join us at the meeting to talk about their program and application process.

Please contact Rebuilding Together Baltimore: 410-889-2710 www.rtbaltimore.org 5820 York Road, Suite T300 Deadline is May 30th

21st Century Schools Feasbility Update

Community Plan Review

21st Century Schools Walter P. Carter Campus Feasibility Study

Camp Baltimore at Walter P. Carter Recreation Center

At Walter P. Carter Recreation Center 820 E. 43rd Street Register Now!!!!!! Register in person at the Recreation Center Monday- Friday, 5:45 pm to 9 pm Bring: Proof of Residency, Student Report Card (with Student ID Number), Medical History Camp Baltimore Academic Enrichment Camp is free for City Residents, HOWEVER, if you wish to send child on trip day (Fridays) then you must pay $150 trip fee by June 1, 2017. *Non-residence must pay $400 (including trips)* Academic Enrichment Camp Ages: 5-13 June 19- August 25 Monday- Friday 8 AM – 5:30 PM First Come, First Served Basis

Refuge Way of the Cross Church Free Community Dinner

Community Visioning Workshop

Statnamic Load Test at Guilford Reservoir

Statnamic load tests at Guilford Reservoir Testing at Guilford Reservoir Brief booming sounds will be heard     The Guilford Reservoir project on West Cold Spring Lane will be undergoing a series of Statnamic load tests next week. These involve the use of high pressure to assess the load carrying capacity of deep foundations.   The Statnamic load tests will be conducted four times during the week of March 13, 2017 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Each test will last less than a second. In some cases two tests may be conducted in a single day. Thirty minutes prior to each test an air horn alarm will sound. Residents will then hear a brief booming sound when the test occurs. This will not impact nearby properties, but could set off car alarms.   To view a Statnamic load test, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPVuWBjAw2M.   The Guilford Reservoir project involves the placement of two buried 6.8 million gallon concrete water tanks within the footprint of the former open drinking water reservoir. New pumps, pump station, mains, drains, and site enhancements will be a part of the project. When completed, the extensive landscaping will create a very attractive green space in the Guilford Community.   There are four phases of the project: Phase I – Construct bypass of the 48 inch water main. Completed Phase II – Work on the reservoir itself, including draining it and installing tanks. This work is underway and will be completed by August 2018. Phase III – Construction of the pump station and activation of the tanks. This phase will begin in June 2018 and be completed in one year. Phase IV – Site restoration and landscaping. This is planned to begin in June 2019 and be done by November 2019.   Allen Myers, Inc. is the contractor for both the reservoir and pumping station. The total cost of this construction and renewal is approximately $75 million. This project is required by the Federal Clean Drinking Water Act in order to protect finished drinking water from the elements before it is sent to many of the 1.8 million customers of the Baltimore City water system.   Contact: Jeffrey Raymond   410-545-6541  jeffrey.raymond@baltimorecity.gov    Kurt Kocher 410-545-6541 kurt.kocher@baltimorecity.gov  Jennifer Combs  410-545-6541 jennifer.combs@baltimorecity.gov After hours, weekends, or holidays please call 410-396-3100 for the duty officer     The Baltimore City Department of Public Works supports the health, environment, and economy of our City and region by cleaning our neighborhoods and waterways and providing its customers with safe drinking water and sustainable energy practices.

Heavy Rains Predicted

                            Heavy Rains Predicted

               Sweep and bag trash and leaves. Keep storm drains open.

 

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today reminds citizens to stay alert to the possible heavy rain predicted to reach the region this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from 6:00 p.m. today until 8:00 a.m. Friday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with localized spots potentially getting up to a foot of rain.

Trash and loose debris should be secured at all times. Loose material can end up entering and clogging storm drains, leading to flooding. Leaves have also begun to fall and can become a source of storm inlet blockage. Please make every attempt to rake, mulch and bag your leaves before the storm. Sweeping leaves and trash from sidewalks, alleys and gutters will keep this material out of the drains.

Examine the storm drain inlet near your home or business now. Sweep and bag leaves and trash you may find at these storm drain inlets along your curb or in your alley.  If the drain appears to be blocked by debris, please call 311 now so that DPW crews can address it. Please do not park on top of the drain inlet.
Be aware of possible rising water along streams and in low-lying areas. Blocked storm drains may increase the potential for flooding at these locations.

Please follow the storm's progress in the local media. Be especially mindful that power outages caused by storms can lead to water pumping interruptions, so always have bottled water on hand.
For more information on how to prepare for bad weather, visit the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management's website at http://emergency.baltimorecity.gov/.

Dumpster Day

WILSON PARK/ NORTHERN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

NOTICE

COMMUNITY PITCH- IN /BULK TRASH PICK- UP DUMPSTER

Saturday – October 1, 2016

8:30 AM- Until it’s Full

At the Corner of Wrenwood & E. 43^rd Street

UNTIL IT IS FULL

(Once it’s full that’s it; it will not return)

NO Household Appliances, Building Materials, Tires, Tire Rims, etc. are to be put in the dumpster. For the removal of those items call 311.

Gather Important Community Information

How to Address Community Nuisances

How to Address Community Nuisances

Steps for Call 311:

• collect all pertinent information, such as the address, detailed description of the issue, people involved, license plate #, etc.  before you report.
• Dial 311 or use the website at www.baltimorecity.gov
• Report issue and provide detailed information to ensure proper City service. Please write down the Service Request numbers and details of the service.

We have included the purpose and history of 311 below:
Baltimore City 311

311 is the Baltimore City Central Call Center. Baltimore City was the first municipality to use 311, in 1996.  Most recently, the 311 call center can now be used as an I-phone and Android app, to report issues to the city in real time.  The 311 call center is to be used for non-emergency police issues and issues related to city services. 311 is a computer program that can track calls and send work orders to various City departments.

The 311 call center serves (4) four purposes:

• - request services of the city (i.e. bulk trash or community dumpster)
• - report neighborhood nuisances (i.e. high grass, pot holes etc.)
• - legal record for the city for when the city goes to court on nuisance properties (it is important to call and build a record)
• - it tells the mayor how much to budget for each city department

National Night Out 2016

At the beginning of August Wilson Park Northern celebrated National Night Out with a cook-out  at Willow Ave Park. About 80 people attended including our first responders, faith partners, educators, neighbors and children.

Our first responders shared safety and crime prevention tips with neighbors and provided candy and snacks for our youth. The Fire Department, Truck 30, was especially engaging and a favorite among the youth– the Hook & Ladder was a big hit.

Aside from the music entertainment that comes with a cook-out; the ESTEEM Club (Guilford Elem/ Middle) provided STEM activities and face painting for the youth. Plenty of food, music and neighbors enjoying each other’s company– it was a great time had by all.

STEM Entrepreneur Summer Activities 2016

Summer 2016 has been packed with activities for Wilson Park Northern. In the month  of July committed Wilson Park Northern residents and supporters volunteered their days to managing STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) activities for community youth. About 60 children registered.

Participants received free breakfast, lunch, music lessons and completed fun science projects. The idea for the STEM summer activities was born out of the necessity to accommodate children who had no other constructive summer plans and to expose the children to the sciences as the 21st Century work force is infused with science and technology.

The STEM summer activities also was able to provide work experience to teenage youth workers.
We would like to especially thank the participants, Wilson Park Christian Community Church, Mrs. P. Gray, Mr. Eddie, Ms. Carroll, Mr. R. Tyler and Mr. & Mrs. Gibson

WP Carter Pool Family Swim

WP Carter Pool Family Swim


The Walter P Carter Pool is regularly open for public/community swim from 2:30 - 5pm Monday - Friday and on Saturday 12 - 2pm ; 2:30 - 5pm Sunday 1 - 4pm. Every Thursday WPC Pool is open for extended use from 5 to 7pm for Family swim hours. There is a $1 admission.

City Pools extend Hours for Code Red Heat Alert

City Pools extend hours in response to Code Red Heat Alert

Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2016)— Baltimore City Recreation and Parks has announced that Baltimore City pools will operate on an adjusted schedule due to the Code Red Heat Alert in effect today, July 14. Normal swim sessions are suspended and pools will operate with two-hour open swim sessions with a 30-minute intermission. Neighborhood/Walk-to pools will remain open an additional two hours and park pools will remain an additional 90 minutes.

Hours are as follows:
NEIGHBORHOOD/WALK-TO POOLS will operate three (3) swim sessions:
• Noon - 2:00 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Capacity: 100 swimmers per session
             
PARK POOLS will operate four (4) swim sessions:
• Noon - 2:00 p.m.
• 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Capacity: 300 swimmers per session
**Program schedules at Patterson and Lake Clifton Park Pools will remain the same

All swimmers must exit the facility at the end of each two-hour swim session. At the end of intermission, swimmers must pay the admission fee to enter/re-enter the pool. This rotating schedule provides all swimmers an opportunity to enter the pools on days when attendance is high and gives staff the opportunity take breaks from the heat. Visitors are encourage to be patient, stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.

 Admission to Baltimore City park pools is $2 per two-hour session and $1 per two-hour session for neighborhood walk-to pools.

 For more information, please call BCRP’s Aquatics Division at 410.396.3838.