Talmar, in collaboration with Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, Office of Therapeutic Recreation, provides horticultural programming using therapy, recreation, community work experiences and vocational training targeting individuals with disabilities. This collaboration is an innovative and creative way to share resources (staffing, eequipment and supplies in exchange for community services) to provide a quality, efficient and effective program that otherwise would not be possible. Programs and services takes place in the beautiful 367 acre Cromwell Valley Park in Baltimore County MD on 10 tillable acres. Activities provide year round program of indoor and seasonal outdoor gardening opportunities, open weekdays and also Saturday morning in the spring, summer and fall of the year. Services are intergenerational, family oriented, all-inclusive, and representing true community involvement. Programs are provided to individuals, schools, summer camps, Recreation and Parks programs and serve community daycare centers, gardening clubs, and senior centers.
