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Help make a native plant garden!
ORGANIZATION: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit, is looking for volunteers who like to garden! Don't have a green thumb? Come learn in an informal setting.
Join us for a FREE garden workshop to learn about Bay-Wise landscaping with native plants and then get hands-on experience planting an edible Bayscape Garden at a private residence in Kingsville.
Workshop qualifies for community service learning hours.
Bayscapes replace lawn with native plants that support wildlife, reduce maintenance, and filter rain water from your yard, driveway, or other hard surfaces. Bayscapes are planted in areas that will intercept and filter rainwater before it runs off to the creek, the Bay or a storm drain. Edible Bayscapes provide the added bonus of growing your own seasonal produce! We will be planting a Fig Tree Guild with currants, rhubarb, native shrubs and flowers.
What to expect: Dress for yard work (hat, long pants, sneakers/boots, sunscreen) and bring your own water bottle. Garden gloves and tools will be provided. Our hosts will provide lunch after the garden installation.
Location: Private residence, 7021 Heathcoate Drive, Kingsville, MD 21087
Questions? Contact Amy Young, Clear Creeks Project Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator at ayoung@gunpowdervc.org or (410) 404-4748.
Learn more about our other volunteer opportunities at gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/calendar
Live or work near Glen Arm, Carney, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Middle River? Learn more about the Clear Creeks Project--www.gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/clearcreeks--a grant-funded initiative that provides homeowners, businesses, and churches with discounted rates on rain barrels and rain gardens.
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About Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
Location:
PO BOX 9733, TOWSON, MD 21284, US
Mission Statement
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit that mobilizes people and resources to care for the lands, waters and character of the Gunpowder Watershed.
Description
Get your hands dirty for clean water! GVC needs volunteers like YOU to achieve our vision of healthy lands, healthy waterways, and healthy communities within the Gunpowder Watershed. We work with volunteers of all ages, as well as individuals, families, or groups. Our volunteer opportunities are eligible for community service learning hours.
Join us for a meaningful environmental stewardship activity such as tree planting, tree maintenance (removing invasive plants), or stream clean-up.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Private residence7021 Heathcoate DriveKingsville, MD 21087
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 7
- Attend a 3 hour workshop
- Able to perform basic yard tasks (dig holes, shovel mulch)