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?
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...
WE'RE HIRING!
Executive Director
Howard EcoWorks seeks an Executive Director to lead organizational strategy, operations, and community impact while advancing its mission to empower communities to conserve and restore natural systems. This full-time role oversees staff, fundraising, and program delivery to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.
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EVENTS
Native Seed Processing Volunteer Event
Date: 12/15/25
Time: 5:30 pm - 8 pm
9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
We're looking for volunteers to help us process and package seed products that are used for fundraising and native plant awareness. We are making this event a cozy winter theme, and will be hosting a family-friendly film paired with hot cocoa!
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!
OUR SERVICES
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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
