Calendar of Events

Adopt-a-Stream Workshop- FULL

Faith Lutheran Church 8 Sherwood Road, Cockeysville, MD

This event is full. We hope to see you at an Adopt-a-Stream workshop later this year! Make a difference for future generations by adopting a stream and restoring the health of our waterways. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is looking for volunteers, age 18+, to join our Adopt-a-Stream Program. It's easy to participate: Attend this…

Tree Planting

Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center 12301 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, MD, United States

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 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

Tree Planting- FULL

Moondance Farm 16370 Matthews Road Monkton, Monkton, MD

This event has reached capacity!  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 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by…

Tree Planting

Moondance Farm 16370 Matthews Road Monkton, Monkton, MD

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 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

Curbside Pickup Event: Rain Barrels!

Historic Jerusalem Mill 2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MD, United States

Save water, save money, and save our local waterways! Rain barrels help reduce pollution to our local creeks and streams. The water collected in rain barrels can be used to irrigate lawns and gardens, wash cars, or simply infiltrate back into the ground during drier periods. Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a curbside…

Stream Clean Up – FULL

Harford Park Community 2552 Linwood Road, Parkville, MD, United States

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. Join Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for an organized stream clean-up to remove trash from around…

Tree Planting- FULL

Santos Residence 5 Three Sisters Court, Baldwin, MD

This event is at capacity. We hope to see you at a different event in the future! 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!…

Fun Hike with GVC @ Marshy Point- FULL

Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Middle River, Maryland

This event is full! We hope to see you at another GVC event soon. Let's get outside and enjoy community through a hike! Celebrate the beauty of the Gunpowder Watershed in good company. You're invited to join Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a free hike at Marshy Point Nature Center. This is a wonderful opportunity…

Tree Planting- FULL

Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD

This event is at capacity. We hope to see you at another event soon! 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 36,000…

Land Preservation Monitoring

Manor Mill 2029 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD

Help preserve land and wildlife habitat in the Gunpowder Watershed for future generations Did you know that the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) has facilitated the preservation of 2000+ acres within the Gunpowder Watershed? We are actively seeking new volunteers to serve as Land Preservation Monitors who play an important role in the process. When a…

Tree Planting

Tranquility Farms 4101 Stansbury Mill Road, Monkton, Maryland

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 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

Explore the Gunpowder @ Prettyboy Dam

Prettyboy Dam - Observation Deck Prettyboy Dam Road, Parkton, MD

Visit the Prettyboy Dam Observation Deck for an info session about Baltimore's drinking water reservoir system We are excited to offer this FREE info session as part of our Explore the Gunpowder Watershed Challenge! Head up to Prettyboy Reservoir for a weekend hike and stop by the Prettyboy Dam observation deck between 10 am -…

Tree Planting

Tranquility Farms 4101 Stansbury Mill Road, Monkton, Maryland

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 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

Rain Barrel Workshop – FULL

Graham Equestrian Center 10301 Harford Road, Glen Arm, Maryland

Save water, save money, and save our local waterways! Rain barrels help reduce pollution to our local creeks and streams. The water collected in rain barrels can be used to irrigate lawns and gardens, wash cars, or simply infiltrate back into the ground during drier periods. Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a workshop…

Tour of Ecotone Native Nursery

Ecotone Native Nursery 5650 Patterson Road, Baldwin, MD

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of a restoration nursery specializing in native plants! We are excited to offer a FREE tour of the Ecotone Native Nursery as part of our Explore the Gunpowder Watershed Challenge! Join us for a tour of their greenhouse led by restoration nursery sales manager, Cara Mattlin. The Ecotone Native Nursery is…

Tree Planting

Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center 12301 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, MD, United States

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 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past…

Adopt-a-Stream Workshop- FULL

St Paul’s Lutheran Church 12022 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, Maryland

This event is full! If you interested in attending a future Adopt-a-Stream Workshop, please email eeakes@gunpowdervc.org Make a difference for future generations by adopting a stream and restoring the health of our waterways! GVC is looking for volunteers, age 18+, to join our Adopt-a-Stream Program. It's easy to adopt a stream! Stream Adoption simply requires…

Rain Barrel Workshop-Registration Closed

Ashland Presbyterian 116 Ashland Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland

Save water, save money, and save our local waterways! Rain barrels help reduce pollution to our local creeks and streams. The water collected in rain barrels can be used to irrigate lawns and gardens, wash cars, or simply infiltrate back into the ground during drier periods. Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a workshop…

Rain Garden Workshop- FULL

Watson Residence Phoenix, Maryland

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…

Rain Garden Workshop

Bowerman-Loreley Beach Community Association 11303 Beach Road, White Marsh, Maryland

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…

Curbside Pickup Event: Rain Barrels!

Cromwell Valley Park - Sherwood House 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD

Save water, save money, and save our local waterways! Rain barrels help reduce pollution to our local creeks and streams. The water collected in rain barrels can be used to irrigate lawns and gardens, wash cars, or simply infiltrate back into the ground during drier periods. Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a curbside…

Tree Maintenance

Pine Ridge Golf Course 2101 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD, United States

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…

Tree Maintenance

Pine Ridge Golf Course 2101 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD, United States

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…

Tree Maintenance

Pine Ridge Golf Course 2101 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD, United States

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…