The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non-profit land trust and watershed restoration organization in Baltimore County, is seeking an energetic intern to assist in maintaining newly planted trees. Tree maintenance is an essential part of reforestation and involves removing invasive vines and making sure young trees are growing properly. Great opportunity for someone interested in… Continue Reading
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is currently seeking candidates for a Watershed Restoration intern to assist with its Clear Creeks Project. Gain valuable skills and knowledge in watershed restoration. Participate in rain barrel workshops, rain garden workshops, Bayscape workshops, tree plantings, stream clean-ups and more! Duties: Assist Project leaders during tree plantings, tree maintenance, trail maintenance… Continue Reading
Eden Brown is a high school senior whose Girl Scout Gold Award involved installing a rain garden with the GVC. She worked closely with graduate student, Brittney Baltimore, who designs rain gardens for the GVC through a partnership with Morgan State University. Here is Eden’s reflection on her experience working with the GVC: As an… Continue Reading
Catch up on the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s recent news and events! August 2019 GVC E-News September 2019 GVC E-News October 2019 GVC E-News November 2019 GVC E-News Continue Reading
Projects will support clean water and improve habitat and stormwater infrastructure across the Chesapeake Bay watershed ESSEX, Maryland (October 10, 2019) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced nearly $12.7 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in… Continue Reading
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking an experienced Environmental Educator to lead two Forest Stewardship volunteer events this fall. These events will focus on invasive plant identification and removal, and planting native vegetation in sections of Loch Raven Reservoir. This is a temporary position for… Continue Reading
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization. We are seeking volunteers to fill the role of Reforestation Crew Chief/Forest Steward for our Fall 2019 tree plantings and beyond. Must be in good physical condition and able to work weekends. We will train you! Know anyone pursuing… Continue Reading
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is currently seeking candidates for a Watershed Restoration intern to assist with its Clear Creeks Project. Gain valuable skills and knowledge in watershed restoration. Participate in rain barrel workshops, rain garden workshops, Bayscape workshops, tree plantings, stream clean-ups and more! Duties: Assist Project leaders during tree plantings, tree maintenance, trail… Continue Reading
The Baynes family has lived in the Chesapeake Bay area for over 90 years. The Bay continues to provide a wonderful life for their family and friends with boating, crabbing, skiing, and so much more. Ibby Baynes, the family matriarch, wanted to preserve what has been so integral to her family and community. In 2018,… Continue Reading
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s Board of Directors recently submitted a letter to the Maryland Department of Environment in response to Mountain Christian Church’s Wastewater Treatment Plant application. Continue Reading
