Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County–based land trust and watershed restoration nonprofit, has launched a new initiative to raiseawareness about the importance of the Gunpowder Watershed. The Explore the Gunpowder Watershed Challenge is a 45–day event that encourages participants to connect with nature, local businesses, and environmental stewardship. The event will run from May…
In 1989, the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) began as a grassroots effort to protect the historical and natural resources between the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls. Each year, approximately 2,000 volunteers participate in GVC’s environmental stewardship activities. As a result, GVC has planted 34,000+ native trees, removed 270+ tons of trash, and preserved 1,800+ acres…
This September, we challenge you to spend time outdoors to support your local land trust and watershed non-profit, Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC)! Discover the beauty of the Gunpowder Watershed of Baltimore County – our connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 during September 2021 in support of land preservation…
Baltimore Earth Day 2021 is a month-long campaign to raise environmental awareness and connect people to hands-on opportunities to restore our part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Baltimore Earth Day 2021 website (gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/earth-day) is a comprehensive resource of environmentally themed activities taking place throughout April, including tree plantings, community clean-ups, and virtual film screenings. Visitors…
This year, the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is switching things up! Since we can’t hold our fall fundraiser in person, we are hosting our first annual Explore the Gunpowder Watershed Challenge, a crowdfunding campaign to encourage people to spend time outdoors, on trails or in neighborhoods, while helping to raise $10,000 for the GVC. Participants…
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is a momentous time to continue and strengthen the efforts to restore the natural resources of the world in which we live, now and for future generations. It is essential that we maintain connected to the spirit of Earth Day, especially as we are now being called to “Think…
“I have long admired the work of local watershed groups in achieving great, on-the-ground success, and the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is one of the finest in the state. It is a great honor to be joining the GVC team as we work towards clean water in the Gunpowder watershed.” ~ Lou Etgen The Baltimore…
Get your hands dirty for clean water! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land preservation and watershed restoration non-profit, is hosting several Rain Garden workshops in June. We’re looking for volunteers to help create rain gardens at private residences in the Baltimore area. No gardening experience required! Got flooding in your backyard? This is…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit, is seeking volunteers of all ages. We have 20+ opportunities for volunteers to participate in environmental stewardship projects this Spring! All events are eligible for community service credit. Events include: Reforestation Projects(Tree Planting and Tree Maintenance): Everyone knows the benefits of planting trees! Our…