SOAK IT UP!
Howard EcoWorks Annual Fundraiser
MEET OUR 2025 SPONSORS
White Oak Sponsors
Anonymous Donor!
Eastern Redbud Sponsors
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Our Mission
Howard EcoWorks is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a regional force for social and environmental change, dedicated to empowering communities and diverse workforces to conserve and restore our natural resources for future generations. Our vision is to create innovative solutions, partnerships, and a skilled workforce to support resilient communities.
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Soak It Up! is our annual fundraising event where we celebrate our projects and program participants while providing networking opportunities for sponsors, donors, and clients.
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Last year, fundraising efforts supported the purchase of our new property, Holly Hills, located in Glenwood, MD. This year our efforts will focus on the growth and development of Holly Hills to make it into a functional and operational space for our vision.
Additionally, your support will help us continue to engage and educate the community about environmental issues, while creating pathways to green jobs through our workforce development programs.
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Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and communities in and around Howard County. Together, we can build a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
We're Building a Better Tomorrow
We're an active part of storm water management solutions that protect our waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.
We actively work with local counties to remove invasive plant species, plant trees, and install native plant gardens to address erosion, stormwater, forest health, and habitat loss.
We're Creating the Next Generation of Green Industry Leaders
Our UpLift & READY crews are a workforce development program offering, training, certifications, & Green Industry Exposure.
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Additionally, we have integrated Maryland Service Year with our conservation crew, and plan to incorporate AmeriCorps in the later part of 2025.
We are a Reliable Community Leader
Our organization has grown from a small summer program to a year-round enterprise that provides career pathways and creates real climate impact in local communities.
We've established trust and a solid reputation with the Howard County Government and Maryland State which can be reflected in our partnerships.
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Planting 1,449 native trees and shrubs.
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Installed 4,460 native plants.
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Installed 9,145 ft2 of conservation landscaping.
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Visited 309 Project sites that included conservation landscaping, forest management, stream restoration, and maintenance.
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Created 46 employment opportunities with staff Positions, seasonal positions, and internships.
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Engaged 35 program participants through UpLift, READY, and EcoAmbassadors.
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Providing 113 professional development opportunities to our workforce development program participant crews.
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Engaged in 764 hours of volunteer towards beautification, clean up, and gardening efforts.
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And educated hundreds of people in our community with messages of environmental sustainability.
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And acquiring a new property in Glenwood, MD to call our home!