Visit Baltimore Meeting & Event Planning Guide 2022 Mindfulness Issue | Page 8

MENTAL

After two years in lockdown , we could all use a little mental break . Luckily , it ’ s easy to unwind and be well in Baltimore , thanks to our green outdoor spaces , sustainable initiatives and community-focused businesses .

MATH

4,000 + ACRES

OF PARKLAND AND OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACE in Baltimore City
ERIN DOUGLAS

$ 1,000,000

DONATED BY THE STEPHEN AND RENEE BISCIOTTI FOUNDATION AND THE BALTIMORE RAVENS to the Maryland Food Bank to help feed the hungry

122,000 +

TREES within Baltimore City ’ s borders
BY THE NUMBERS

25

FACILITIES WITH GBAC STAR ACCREDITATION for industry-standard sanitization and cleanliness

48,125

LOCAL STUDENTS engaged in the National Aquarium ’ s in-person and virtual educational programs

16

PROTECTED COMMUNITY GREEN SPACES , due to the preservation and advocacy efforts of Baltimore Green Space — the city ’ s environmental land trust

185 +

TONS OF WASTE COLLECTED by the Inner Harbor ’ s famous Mr . Trash Wheel

100 +

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES charmingly stationed in front yards , grocery stores , public parks and many other locations throughout the greater Baltimore region

$ 41,000,000

IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS devoted to the renovation of public pools , athletic fields , playgrounds and recreation centers
6 BALTIMORE . ORG