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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...

WE'RE HIRING!

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Landscape Foreman

EcoWorks is seeking a full-time Landscape Foreman to oversee our conservation crews and implement our conservation projects. ​

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Senior Crew Leader

Want to join our year-round conservation crew and take it up another level? If you're passionate about the environment and have leadership skills, then this may be the job for you. 

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Program Foreman

EcoWorks is seeking a full-time Program Foreman to oversee our conservation crews and workforce development programs to implement our mission and values through field activity and training. ​

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READY Crew Member

Join our seasonal summer conservation crew! This is a full-time, paid position available for people ages 16 - 25 (Ideal for high school and college students).

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Senior Crew Member

​Want to join our year-round conservation crew? Engage in conservation efforts for forest and stream health. If you're passionate about the environment and local communities, then joining EcoWorks might be right for you. 

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READY Crew Leader

Want to join our summer conservation crew and engage your leadership skills? This is a full-time, seasonal, paid position available for people ages 18 - 25 (Ideal for high school and college students).

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Check Out January 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

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

Community focused and reputable

Reliable & Trustworthy

Professional & Experienced

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