Tree Maintenance

Newly planted trees need support to survive. Let’s help young trees grow into healthy forests!

GVC volunteers have planted 36,000+ native trees across the Gunpowder Watershed. However, our work isn’t done after the trees are planted in the ground. Young trees are vulnerable to deer browsing and competition with surrounding vegetation.

Tree maintenance is a hands-on way for volunteers to improve the health of our local forests and waterways. These events are also a great way to earn community service hours!

Tree maintenance involves:

• Removing invasive plants
• Checking planted trees to see if the shelter needs to be removed
• Making sure the tree is growing upright

Click here to register for this volunteer event

EVENT INFO

When: August 22, from 8 – 10 AM

What to bring:  You will be walking through tall grass to reach the site. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and socks with close toed shoes to help avoid any ticks. Tick and bug spray will be available at the sign in table. Please bring a water bottle with you; water will be available for refills if necessary.

Directions: Meet us at 16351 Matthews Road Monkton, MD 21111

Use GPS to get to site; if coming from York Road or Corbett Road follow GVC signs when you come to the fork in the road between Corbett Road and Matthews Road. Driveway is on a curve in the road, we will be parking in the grass to the righthand side of the driveway after you pull in, there will be signs directing you. Look for the event registration table and GVC staff.