- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Tree Maintenance - helping small trees along streams & rivers survive
ORGANIZATION: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend a couple hours to help make our Reforestation projects a success!
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit, is looking for volunteers to help with tree maintenance. Tree maintenance involves removing invasive plants, checking planted trees to see if the shelter needs to be removed and removing if necessary, digging out the planting tube, and making sure the plant is upright.
The planted trees protect the Loch Raven Reservoir, Baltimore City's drinking water. Trees are important. They emit oxygen, sequester carbon dioxide, absorb pollutants, prevent erosion and storm water runoff and provide animal habitat.
Please arrive 15 minutes early so you can sign in and receive tools
Community service learning hours available.
What to bring: Wear long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed-toed shoes (boots are best). Bring leather gloves if you have them. Bring a filled water bottle.
Directions:From Towson, head north on Dulaney Valley Road and cross the bridge over the reservoir. At intersection with Jarrettsville Pike (146), continue on Dulaney Valley Road and eventually turn left to stay on Dulaney Valley Road at the intersection at the old Peerce's Restaurant. Follow a short distance to where overhead powerlines cross. Turn left at the white gazebo and park. Do NOT block the gate.
Questions? Contact event leader, Kim Peabody, at kpeabody@gunpowdervc.org or 410-570-9850
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy offers environmental stewardship opportunities throughout the year. View our full Calendar of Events for more information (www.gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/calendar)
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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
Dulaney Valley RoadPhoenix, MD 21131
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Agronomy
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Farming
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 3 hour time commitment
- Can follow directions. Able to walk on uneven surfaces. Work outside in sometimes hot weather