Events

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 40,000+ 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…

Rain Barrel Workshop
7312 Gunpowder Road, Middle River, MD 21220Save 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 Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a workshop to…

Conservation Garden Design Workshop
St Paul’s Lutheran Church 12022 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, MarylandThe perfect class for Do-It-Yourself gardeners interested in native plants! If you are interested in designing and constructing a Rain Garden, Bayscape or Edible Bayscape, this hands-on learning experience is for you. You will learn the principles of design and how to apply them to solving your stormwater problems. Each participant will determine which Best…

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 40,000+ 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…

Adopt-a-Stream Workshop
Ashland Presbyterian 116 Ashland Road, Hunt Valley, MarylandMake 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 – Location TBA
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…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

Conservation Garden Design Workshop
Faith Lutheran Church 8 Sherwood Road, Cockeysville, MDThe perfect class for Do-It-Yourself gardeners interested in native plants! If you are interested in designing and constructing a Rain Garden, Bayscape or Edible Bayscape, this hands-on learning experience is for you. You will learn the principles of design and how to apply them to solving your stormwater problems. Each participant will determine which Best…

Bayscape Workshop
Private Residence - 71855 Cape May Road 71855 Cape May Road, Essex, United StatesCreate 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 in Timonium. Bayscapes replace lawn with native plants that support wildlife, reduce landscape maintenance, and filter…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

Rain Garden Workshop
Private Residence - 1030 Goff Rd 1030 Goff Rd, Essex, United StatesRain 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…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

Rain Garden Workshop
Private Residence - 2202 Poplar Road 2202 Poplar Road, Baltimore, MD, United StatesRain 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…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

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 Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) has facilitated the preservation of 2,000+ 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 landowner…

Bayscape Workshop
Private Residence - 21 Mountain Road 21 Mountain Road, Fallston, MD, United StatesCreate 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…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

Tree Planting – Location TBA
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…

Bayscape Tour & Workshop
Private Residence - 7310 Greenbank Road 7310 Greenbank Road, Baltimore, MD, United StatesCreate 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…

Evening Among the Trees
DeJon Vineyard 5300 Hydes Road, Hydes, MarylandSave 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…
