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  • Land Preservation Monitoring

    Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD

    NOTE: This event has reached capacity. We invite you to register for one of our other available workshops or plantings this spring! Help preserve land and wildlife habitat in the Gunpowder Watershed for future generations Did you know that Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) has facilitated the preservation of 2,000+ acres within the Gunpowder Watershed? We…

  • Bayscape Workshop

    Private Residence - 21 Mountain Road 21 Mountain Road, Fallston, MD, United States

    NOTE: This event has reached capacity. We invite you to register for one of our other available workshops or plantings this spring! Create a beautiful yard, preserve local waterways, and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit, is looking for people interested in learning about…

  • 2026 Flotilla for the Gunpowder River – NEW DATE!

    Mariner Point Park 100 Kearney Drive, Joppa, MD

    Earn your "Explorer" sticker by attending this one-of-a-kind event! Show your love for the Gunpowder by attending Mad About Mud's 2nd Annual Flotilla for the Gunpowder River at Mariner Point Park. We will have a Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) representative handing out our Explore the Gunpowder Challenge "Explorer Guides" and stickers. Click here to register on…

  • Tree Planting

    Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County!  Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join us and make a difference for future generations by planting trees! More than 40,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

  • Intro to Fly Fishing with Trout Unlimited

    Loch Raven Reservoir x Morgan Mill Rd Morgan Mill Road, Glen Arm, MD

    Earn your Explorer Sticker while learning about an important Gunpowder pastime—fly fishing! We are excited to offer a unique way to earn your Explorer Sticker for the Explore the Gunpowder Challenge. The Gunpowder is cherished by anglers for its population of native Brook Trout. Come see what all the excitement is about and learn the basics of…

  • Tree Planting

    Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County!  Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join us and make a difference for future generations by planting trees! More than 40,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

  • Mindful Nature Walk

    Merryman Trail 10517 Pot Spring Road, Cockeysville, MD

    Unplug from the fast-paced world and reconnect with yourself. Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is excited to offer a mindful nature walk in partnership with the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. Led by Phillip McKnight, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, this session is designed to move you from a state of doing to a state of being.…

  • Stream Clean Up

    Help us prevent trash from entering the Chesapeake Bay!  Our local waterways, from a neighborhood stream to our drinking water reservoirs, are at risk from trash buildup. Anything that flows into storm drains goes directly into the closest waterway unfiltered. A Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) Stream Captain is seeking 10 volunteers for an organized stream…

  • Bayscape Tour & Workshop

    Private Residence - 7310 Greenbank Road 7310 Greenbank Road, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Create a beautiful yard, preserve local waterways, and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit, is looking for people interested in learning about Bayscape gardens at a private residence. Bayscapes replace lawn with native plants that support wildlife, reduce landscape maintenance, and filter rain water…

  • Explore the Gunpowder Hike

    GFSP Parking Lot - Kingsville

    Earn your Explorer Sticker while enjoying a leisurely walk with our staff and board members! We are excited to offer a unique way to earn your Explorer Sticker for the Explore the Gunpowder Challenge. Our former Executive Director, Lou Etgen, is leading an early morning hike along the Sweathouse trail in Gunpowder Falls State Park. We look…

  • Rain Garden Workshop

    Private Residence - 1030 Goff Rd 1030 Goff Rd, Essex, United States

    Rain gardens are a beautiful AND functional solution to stormwater runoff. Learn how to create one!  A rain garden is a water-loving garden that helps soak up rainwater from your roof, driveway, or lawn. It is designed to capture water from a 1″ rainstorm and slowly infiltrate it back into the ground. By using native…

  • Sweep The Creek: Gunpowder Falls State Park (Hike and Litter Pickup)

    Help us prevent trash from entering the Chesapeake Bay!  Our local waterways, from a neighborhood stream to our drinking water reservoirs, are at risk from trash buildup. Anything that flows into storm drains goes directly into the closest waterway unfiltered. Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is seeking volunteers for an organized hike and stream clean-up to…

  • Evening Among the Trees

    DeJon Vineyard 5300 Hydes Road, Hydes, Maryland

    Save the Date! Join us on October 17th for Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC)'s signature fundraising event, Evening Among the Trees. Your participation will greatly help GVC succeed in our mission to engage, connect, and inspire people to preserve and restore the Gunpowder Watershed. Tickets will be on sale this summer! Soak in the rustic charm…

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