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: December 13, from 10 AM – 12 PM

What to bring:  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 Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center, 12301 Dulaney Valley Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131

We recommend using GPS and the address provided above to determine the best route to this site. Once you turn into the entrance to Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center, follow the driveway all the way back to the parking lot. The event registration table will be located under the pavilion.