Where Nature Meets Nurture

A Breastfeeding Week Kickoff Event at Carrie Murray Nature Center

NOTE: This is a  partnership event with Mainline Maternity Community Collective, the Carrie Murray Nature Center (CMNC), and FOGFLP

At FOGFLP, we're on a mission to make Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park a place of healing, exploration, and community for every Baltimorean. 

We believe a healthy park builds healthy families and a healthy city. That's why we're proud to partner with Mainline Maternity Community Collective to bring breastfeeding support, maternal wellness resources, and family-friendly programming to one of Baltimore's most treasured natural spaces — the Carrie Murray Nature Center.

Your breastfeeding journey matters — and so do you.

You don't have to figure it out alone. Come spend an afternoon in the park with people who care about you and your family. Ask your questions. Meet your community. Take home the support you deserve.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Are you expecting? Currently breastfeeding? Have a little one under 5?

This event is for you. Whether you're weeks away from your due date or months into your feeding journey, you'll find expert guidance, real support, and a welcoming community here — no judgment, no pressure.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Workshops & Expert Presentations

Hear from leading voices in maternal and infant health, including:

• Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition, with statewide resources and advocacy for breastfeeding families
• Keona Sparks, with a workshop tapping into empowerment, mental motivation, and maternal wellness. 
• Johns Hopkins Lactation Team, offering evidence-based clinical expertise for breastfeeding success

Hands-On Support

• Breast pump demonstrations and pumping basics
• One-on-one time with certified lactation consultants
• Free resources for expecting and breastfeeding parents

Fun for the Whole Family

• Free food for attendees
• Activities for babies and toddlers
• Special guest appearance by the Baltimore Orioles Mascot! 

All of this — surrounded by the trees, trails, and natural beauty of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park.