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Join Patapsco Heritage Greenway for An Evening in the Patapsco Valley on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6 PM. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and conversation at the award-winning Elkridge Furnace Inn!

Learn about the Patapsco Valley’s rich cultural, historical, and environmental resources, and help support Patapsco Heritage Greenway’s free public environmental, historical, arts and outdoor recreation programs.

Programming includes:

• Dinner and networking hour
• Lecture by Nancy Lawson, Humane Gardener
• Announcement of the Grace Kubofcik Friend of the Patapsco Award winner
• Local history displays

Featured Lecture:

Finding Home in the Patapsco Valley
Planners, architects, and landscape designers often strive to create a sense of place and belonging. But what can we learn from the original placemakers, the animals and plants who’ve already made their lives in our communities for countless generations? And what can we learn from people who came before us, including those who’ve stewarded these vibrant lands long before most of us ever set foot here? If home is where the heart is, then finding our place in it is heart-work, asking us to observe, listen, and act with intentionality and care to ensure a welcoming place for all of our neighbors, both human and wild.

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The Elkridge Furnace Inn is a top-rated restaurant and historic venue in the Maryland DMV area. This circa 1744 historic property has wild gardens, riverbank views, and a dedication to preserve and share the complex history of the site. You can learn more about The Elkridge Furnace Inn HERE.

Patapsco Heritage Greenway is the non-profit managing organization for the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area (PVHA), one of Maryland’s 13 certified Heritage Areas. You can learn more about Maryland’s Heritage Areas HERE.

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