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1 person is interested
Help plant trees for cleaner air and water!
ORGANIZATION: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County!
We are looking for student volunteers and adults who care about the Earth, our watershed, and the Chesapeake Bay! Do you like being outside in nature and don’t mind working hard? Join us, and make a difference for future generations.
Community service learning hours available. Perfect for students, Scout troops, religious affiliation groups, corporate volunteer groups, families, singles and neighbors! Children ages 8 years and up must be accompanied by an adult.
More than 29,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past 29 years, and we need YOUR help to plant even more!
EVENT DETAILS
This event is rain or shine.
What to bring: Remember to wear boots, pants, long sleeve shirt, hat, gloves, and bring rain gear and water bottle. Water jug and a light snack will be provided.
Location: 17925 Bacon Road, White Hall, MD 21161. Head north on I-83 to exit 27 (Mt Carmel Road) and then bear right onto Mt Carmel Road. At traffic light, turn right onto York Road. Make first left onto Monkton Road (Rt 138) for 0.7 miles. Take 2nd left onto Big Falls Road for 2.8 miles (name changes to Hunter Mill Road). Turn right onto Bacon Road. House is on the left (#17925) just after stream crossing. Park along driveway or road off to side on grass.
Register: We are currently accepting volunteer RSVPs for individuals. All interested volunteer groups must directly contact Peg Perry, Program Director for Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, at pperry@gunpowdervc.org or (410) 692-0468.
**If you get lost the day of the planting, contact Peg at (443) 415-7969**
Funding for this reforestation project was provided by a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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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
17925 Bacon RoadWhite Hall, MD 21161
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 8
- 3 hours
- Work outdoors