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5 people are interested
Help plant a Rain Garden!
ORGANIZATION: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Rain gardens are a beautiful AND functional solution to stormwater runoff. Learn how to create one!
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help install a rain garden at Maryland Presbyterian Church in Towson, MD. No gardening experience necessary! Appropriate for ages 7 and up (minors must be supervised by an adult). Community service learning hours available.
We will have a guest speaker from Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake to discuss the spiritual significance of environmental stewardship.
A rain garden is a special, water loving garden that helps soak up rain water from your roof or driveway. It is designed to capture water from a 1" rain storm and slowly infiltrate it back into the ground. By using beautiful, native flowers, grasses and even trees, a rain garden will beautify your yard while reducing stormwater impacts. It also provides habitat for wildlife, beneficial insects, such as ladybugs, and pollinators like butterflies.
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. Lunch will be provided by the host after the workshop.
Location: MD Presbyterian Church, 1105 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286
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
Maryland Presbyterian Church1105 Providence RoadTowson, MD 21286
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Gardening
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 7
- Three hour time commitment. Lunch provided at end of workshop.
- Able to work outdoors on uneven surface. Dig holes for small plants and/or apply mulch.