Tree Maintenance - helping small trees along streams & rivers survive
ORGANIZATION: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
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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.
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. We are only accepting minors age 13+ if they are accompanied by a parent/legal guardian during the event.
This is an outdoor activity. Volunteers must wear a face mask at all times and adhere to the GVC's COVID-19 social distancing policy.
You can directly sign up for this volunteer opportunity by filling out our form at:
https://gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/event/tree-maintenance-sept-23-2/
EVENT INFO
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 10 am - 1 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early so you can sign in and receive tools.
What to bring: Wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, and closed-toed shoes (boots are best!) Bring a hat, work gloves (if you have them), and a filled water bottle.
Directions: Hydes Road Park, 5607 Hydes Road, Hydes, MD, 21082. Please park in the most western part of the parking lot. Look for a black Prius with a roof rack.
If you have questions on the day of the event, contact Kim Peabody at (410) 570-9850.The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy offers environmental stewardship opportunities throughout the year. View our full Calendar of Events for more information (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
5607 Hydes RoadHydes, MD 21082
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Gardening
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Three hour time commitment
- Wear face mask. Able to work outdoor in range of weather conditions. Able to walk on uneven surfaces and use tools to remove weeds.