Calendar of Events

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…

Tree Maintenance

Private Residence- Matthews Rd Monkton 16350 Matthews Rd, Monkton, Maryland

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

Private Residence- Matthews Rd Monkton 16350 Matthews Rd, Monkton, Maryland

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…

Jamie Welsh Memorial Tree Planting

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

Join 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, MD

Join 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, 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…

Adopt-a-Stream Workshop

Ashland Presbyterian 116 Ashland Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland

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 you to: Attend this training Agree to clean your adopted stream segment Send us your trash…

Tree Planting – FULL

Private Residence- Matthews Rd Monkton 16350 Matthews Rd, Monkton, Maryland

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!…

Adopt-a-Stream Workshop- REGISTRATION CLOSED

Ashland Presbyterian 116 Ashland Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland

The registration for this event is closed. If you're interested in being notified about the next AAS 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…

Tree Planting

Faith Lutheran Church 8 Sherwood Road, Cockeysville, 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…

Tree Planting

3636 Belmont Ave Reisterstown, MD 3636 Belmont Ave, Reisterstown, 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…

Evening Among the Trees – Sold Out!

Oregon Ridge Lodge 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD

Join us for our signature fundraising event! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is hosting Evening Among the Trees on Thursday, October 24th at Oregon Ridge Lodge. Join us as we honor Ann Jones's lifetime achievement for her work in land preservation in the Gunpowder and throughout Maryland. When you spend an Evening Among the Trees,…

Tree Planting

Private Residence - Garrett Rd, White Hall 2327 Garrett Rd, White Hall, 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…