Stream Clean Up – FULL
Harford Park Community 2552 Linwood Road, Parkville, MD, United StatesHelp 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, MDThis 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, MarylandThis 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, MDThis 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, MDHelp 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, MarylandHelp 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, MDVisit 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, MarylandHelp 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, MarylandSave 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, MDGet 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 StatesHelp 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, MarylandThis 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, MarylandSave 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, MarylandRain 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, MarylandRain 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, MDSave 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 StatesNewly 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 StatesNewly 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 StatesNewly 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
Private Residence- Matthews Rd Monkton 16350 Matthews Rd, Monkton, MarylandNewly 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
Private Residence- Matthews Rd Monkton 16350 Matthews Rd, Monkton, MarylandNewly 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…
Jamie Welsh Memorial Tree Planting
Loch Raven Reservoir x Morgan Mill Rd Morgan Mill Road, Glen Arm, MDJoin us in creating a living tribute to Jamison Tawney “Jamie” Welsh. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is honored to host a tree planting on September 7th in memory of Jamison Tawney "Jamie" Welsh (1972-2023). We have chosen a meaningful location for his family at Loch Raven Reservoir near Morgan Mill Road. Please join us…
GVC Beer Launch
Pipe the Side Brewing 721 Hanover Pike, Suite 147,, Hampstead, MDJoin us at Pipe the Side Brewing Company in Hampstead to celebrate our collaboration beer, Watershed Wanderers! Not all those who wander are lost! Here at the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) we know the thrill of exploring the natural beauty of the Gunpowder Watershed. It is our connection to the Chesapeake Bay and the primary…
Tree Planting
Private Residence- Ellendale Dr 905 Ellendale Drive, Towson, MarylandHelp 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…