Fort McHenry Cleanup and Gardening

The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization that connects people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet.

National Aquarium

Join the National Aquarium at Fort McHenry to help clean up the wetlands, rebuild trails, and maintain the gardens.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Debris Cleanups

Join the National Aquarium’s conservation team to clean up debris from waterways and wetlands around Maryland. Gloves, garbage bags and other materials will be provided. Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty or we

Give a day for the Bay!Join the National Aquarium’s Conservation team for trash cleanup, trail rebuilding, and gardening at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. We will remove trash and debris from the wetlands, rebuild the trail, and maintain the rain garden. Trail rebuilding and debris removal will be done with Maryland Conservation Corps members, and volunteers may also assist. Data collected from this event will contribute to the Ocean Conservancy’s <a href="https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/" title="https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Coastal Cleanup</a>.Please Note:<ul><li>Participants are strongly encouraged to register for this event, as capacity is limited to ensure safety.</li><li>Participants must be at least 10 years old.</li><li>All participants under 18 must be supervised by an adult.</li></ul>Contact conserve@aqua.org or 410-986-2332 for more information or for safety questions.