Ghost River Tour: An EDC Grounding

RSVP below and join the Ecological Design Collective on August 27th from 6-7 pm ET at Wyman Park Dell (2929 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 2121) for a tour of Baltimore’s forgotten waterway! Artist and designer Bruce Willen gives a 0.75 mile walking tour of Sumwalt Run, a river that once ran through the heart of Baltimore and now runs hidden beneath our feet. Discover this river’s secret history and connect with other environmental enthusiasts as we walk the path of this long-lost river.

After the tour, join Willen and EDC for casual conversation and drinks at R. House.

This event marks the start of the EDC’s 2024-25 itinerary for “Reimagining Land,” anchored in a monthly series of Groundings that will explore Baltimore’s ecology, history, and contemporary placemaking efforts through a series of experiential events. Stay tuned for more!

Artist Bio:

Bruce Willen is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, musician, and the founder of Public Mechanics — a design studio working in public and cultural spaces. Bruce collaborates with civic, arts, and design innovators on projects that jaywalk through the intersection of experiential design, public art, placemaking, performance, and civic design. Bruce co-founded the acclaimed design agency Post Typography where he led high-profile branding, digital, public art, and experiential design projects that have shaped the visual language of Baltimore and the sustainable building industry. As part of his interdisciplinary practice, Bruce composes and performs music and sound art, including several new silent-film scores.

NOTE: If the event is full and you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email us with your preferred day-of contact information via curators@ecodesigncollective.org thank you!