West Baltimore Community Walk with the UMB Community Engagement Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Community Engagement Center offers a free Community Walk each Tuesday from 12:15-1 p.m. The 45-minute one-mile walk in partnership with St. Peters Adult Learning Center welcomes UMB faculty, staff, students, and Baltimore residents to participate where you can meet fellow neighbors and explore West Baltimore.For registration information, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/oce/center/opportunities
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