About Us
Friends of Stony Run is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the entire Stony Run stream valley. We’re interested in creating cooperation among all stakeholders in the area–neighborhoods, schools, government, people, animals and plants.
We have advocated for state funding for a continuous three mile walking path, organized 100’s of volunteers to remove trash and invasive plants, initiated tree and perennial plantings, persuaded the city to address flooding and downed trees in the Stream Valley and spearheaded development of the Lower Stony Run Strategic Plan to improve accessibility to the parks and walking path for generations to come.
Friends of Stony Run first registered with the State of Maryland as a nonstock corporation on July 22, 2011. In Spring of 2012, we began having regular meetings and organized more than 60 volunteers for our first trash clean ups during Project Clean Stream. We work closely with community organizations and neighborhood institutions and we rely on the knowledge, experience, and dedication of our volunteers.
Parks & People Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serves as the fiscal agent and mailing address for the Friends of Stony Run.
What We Do
Friends of Stony Run has several active committees that carry our mission forward.
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In part, we are guided by strategic plans for the Upper and Lower Stony Run. The Upper Stony Run Strategic Plan was created after a careful process of community input led by the Roland Park Community Foundation and consultants Mahan Rykiel. It was adopted by the Baltimore Planning Commission in February 2018 and serves as a blueprint for actions along the Stony Run between University Parkway and Northern Parkway.
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Our Resource Development Committee was responsible for the planning behind the continuous walking path and pedestrian bridge projects. This committee continues to encourage public and private investment to protect and enhance the Walking Path and parks through implementation of the Lower Stony Run Strategic Plan.
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Our Communications Committee spreads the word about Friends of Stony Run and organizes other activities to engage the community in enjoyment and protection of our natural resources.
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Our Education Committee organizes bird and history walks and promotes the Stony Run as a classroom for environmental education of community members of all ages.
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Our Maintenance Committee keeps our eyes on the Stream and Walking Path, mobilizes volunteers to correct problems and bring issues such as water pollution and downed trees to the attention of appropriate City agency.
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Our Habitat Restoration Committee organizes monthly weed warrior events and encourages volunteers to plant and care for trees and other plants.
