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The Healing Power of Nature: Building Healthier Communities through Green Spaces
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM

Please join us for a meet and greet with MPN Member, Erin Robertson, the Chief Programs Officer for Nature Sacred. This program will include an overview of Nature Sacred, its vision for health in Maryland and evidence of the healing power of nature with Teresia Hazen, M.Ed., HTR, QMHP and award-winning Firesoul. Katie Lautar, Executive Director of Baltimore Green Space will share how they are working at the intersection of community care of green spaces, advocacy, and scientific research that promotes the health of communities and equitable access to sustainable green spaces. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Green Funders
Health Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Behavioral Health
Environment/Sustainability
Health Access and Care
Mission Investors Exchange 2020 National Conference: What Does it Mean for Maryland to Invest in Place?
Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12:00 to 01:45 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Mission Investors Exchange for a discussion about place-based impact investing practices in Maryland. Several case studies will be shared and discussed to understand what it looks like for foundations to elevate community priorities by investing in place.

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
All Funders
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Finance & Asset Management
Public/Private Partnership
Funding Area: 
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Economic Development
Environment/Sustainability
A Conversation with Reginald Moore, Director of Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Please join us for a conversation with Reginald Moore, Director of Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks. Director Moore will discuss his vision and strategies for the Department of Recreation and Parks, as well as its priorities, assets, and challenges. Time will be allotted to engage in questions and discussion of ways Maryland Philanthropy Network members can collaborate or align with the Department’s initiatives.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Public/Private Partnership
Funding Area: 
Children's and Youth Services
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Education: Out-of-school time
Environment/Sustainability
Older Adults
Recreation
A Consultative Discussion with the Energy Foundation
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Please join the Green Funders for a meet and greet with Emily Enderle, the Program Director of Northeast Campaigns for the Energy Foundation. This program will include an overview of the Energy Foundation’s vision for expanding into our region, and a consultative discussion of the clean energy landscape and investment opportunities in our region.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Green Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Funding Area: 
Environment/Sustainability
Toward Zero Waste in Maryland
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

This session offers a panoramic view of policies and practices that are gaining traction in Maryland and leading toward a Zero Waste society. We will hear from Brenda Platt of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Mike Ewall of Energy Justice Network, on trends in incineration, composting, recycling, etc. and their work with specific Maryland communities. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Green Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Environment/Sustainability

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