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We're an Environmental
Nonprofit Serving the Baltimore Region 

We engage and educate the community about environmental sustainability and restoration, while creating pathways to green jobs through our workforce development programs.

We design, install, and maintain attractive and resilient landscapes with plants and trees native to the local environment to enhance habitat, benefit pollinators, and local wildlife.

WHAT'S NEW?

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Special Announcement from our Executive Director 

Dear friends, colleagues, partners, supporters, clients, and EcoWorks followers, Over the past 10 years, EcoWorks has grown from a single program in Howard County (the READY program, begun and initially administered by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay) to a multi-faceted organization working across the Baltimore region with multiple programs, lines of business, and community impact.

Letter from our Board Members

Our Founder and Executive Director, Lori Lilly, has built a world-class nonprofit organization for our community. Under her leadership, she: -Started the organization in 2016, including transitioning the READY program from the Alliance for the Chesapeake to Bay to the newly formed Howard EcoWorks...

Check Out 2025 Metrics!

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35% Off on Native Plants & New Hours for our Nursery

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2025 in Review: Environmental Impact with EcoWorks

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EVENTS

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MLK Day of Service | Community Building & Environmental Stewardship

Date: 1/19/26

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046

This year we're moving our annual MLK Day of Service indoors for a day of learning, community engagement, and service. There will be presentations, volunteer activities, refreshments, and workshops to train participants on environmental stewardship. More details to come, but save the date if you would like to spend an afternoon of impact, service, and connection with EcoWorks!

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Connection Fair

Date: 2/10/26

Time: 12 pm - 2 pm

Howard Community College | Burilla Galeria | 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

EcoWorks will be tabling at this event with an exploration of internship, job, and volunteer opportunities for the summer.

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Seed Drive at Miller Library

Date: 1/24/26

Time: 1 pm - 4 pm

Miller Branch Library | 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

EcoWorks will be attending this event with native seeds and educational information.

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Landscaping & Nursery Career & Job Fair

Date: 2/20/26

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

CCBC Dundalk Campus Lobby | 7200 Sollers Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222,

EcoWorks will be joining this event at the CCBC Dundalk Campus. Looking to explore careers in the green industry? This event will host employers with opportunities, open to the public.

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Science in Society Conference

Date: 1/31/26

Time: 5 pm - 7:30 pm

Glenelg High School, 14025 Burntwoods Rd, Glenelg, MD 21737

EcoWorks will present at this event, open to high schoolers in Howard County looking for STEM opportunities.

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Native Plant Palooza

Date: 5/3/26

Time: 12 pm - 4 pm

Robinson Nature Center

6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044

EcoWorks will be selling native plants at this annual plant sale! Additionally, enjoy the lovely grounds of Robinson Nature Center and free educational activities.

ABOUT US

Our mission is to empower communities and diverse workforces to conserve and restore our natural resources for future generations.

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Our vision is to create innovative solutions, partnerships, and a skilled workforce to support resilient communities.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Learn how we're training environmental stewards of tomorrow through training, certification, hands on experience, and industry exposure. 

Testimonials

“Seeds of Change Program helps not only with getting better results in work but getting ahead in life and dealing with personal issues and goals.”

—  Seeds of Change in-mate participant

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