Catch up on the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s (GVC) news and events: January 2021 GVC e-newsletter February 2021 GVC e-newsletter March 2021 GVC e-newsletter April 2021 GVC e-newsletter May 2021 GVC e-newsletter June 2021 GVC e-newsletter Continue Reading
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Summer internship with GVC
We have an immediate opening for a summer intern to help us with tree maintenance. Help young trees grow into healthy forests! This is a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience with an environmental non-profit. Work will be done throughout central and northern Baltimore County to assist in the GVC Reforestation Program.… Continue Reading
Speak Up For Land Preservation in Baltimore County
Great News! Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski confirmed his commitment to Land Preservation in the Gunpowder watershed by asking for an increase in his 2022 – 2026 budget proposal. The cumulative increase through 2026 will be $13,260,000. The GVC sent him a personal thank you, but please, if you have a minute, drop him a… Continue Reading
December 2019 – December 2020 e-newsletters
Catch up on the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s recent news and events! December 2019 GVC e-newsletter January 2020 GVC e-newsletter February 2020 GVC e-newsletter March/April 2020 GVC e-newsletter May 2020 GVC e-newsletter June 2020 GVC e-newsletter July 2020 GVC e-newsletter August 2020 GVC e-newsletter September 2020 GVC e-newsletter October 2020 GVC e-newsletter November 2020 GVC e-newsletter… Continue Reading
Tree Maintenance Intern
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non-profit land trust and watershed restoration organization in Baltimore County, is seeking an energetic intern to assist in maintaining newly planted trees. Tree maintenance is an essential part of reforestation and involves removing invasive vines and making sure young trees are growing properly. Great opportunity for someone interested in… Continue Reading
Paid Internship with the GVC
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is currently seeking candidates for a Watershed Restoration intern to assist with its Clear Creeks Project. Gain valuable skills and knowledge in watershed restoration. Participate in rain barrel workshops, rain garden workshops, Bayscape workshops, tree plantings, stream clean-ups and more! Duties: Assist Project leaders during tree plantings, tree maintenance, trail maintenance… Continue Reading
Girl Scout Earns Gold Award with GVC
Eden Brown is a high school senior whose Girl Scout Gold Award involved installing a rain garden with the GVC. She worked closely with graduate student, Brittney Baltimore, who designs rain gardens for the GVC through a partnership with Morgan State University. Here is Eden’s reflection on her experience working with the GVC: As an… Continue Reading
August – November 2019 GVC E-Newsletters
Catch up on the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s recent news and events! August 2019 GVC E-News September 2019 GVC E-News October 2019 GVC E-News November 2019 GVC E-News Continue Reading
NFWF Announces Nearly $13 Million in Grants from the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund
Projects will support clean water and improve habitat and stormwater infrastructure across the Chesapeake Bay watershed ESSEX, Maryland (October 10, 2019) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced nearly $12.7 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in… Continue Reading
Immediate Job Opening: Forest Stewardship Instructor
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking an experienced Environmental Educator to lead two Forest Stewardship volunteer events this fall. These events will focus on invasive plant identification and removal, and planting native vegetation in sections of Loch Raven Reservoir. This is a temporary position for… Continue Reading