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The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration nonprofit organization. GVC’s Clear Creeks Project (CCP) promotes clean water in the Gunpowder Watershed by working with a coalition of partner organizations to mobilize diverse communities to implement stormwater management and habitat restoration projects including rain barrels, rain gardens, micro-bioretention practices,…
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Help guide the future of the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a regional non-profit conservation organization and land trust based in central Maryland, seeks a dynamic, creative, and energetic leader to serve as Executive Director. GVC holds easements on 38 properties protecting over 2,000 acres of farms, forests, streams, and open spaces….
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The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy‘s (GVC) Clear Creeks Project promotes clean water in the Gunpowder Watershed by working with a coalition of partner organizations to mobilize diverse communities to implement stormwater management and habitat restoration projects that are described in county watershed action plans, including rain barrels, rain gardens, micro-bioretention practices, Bayscapes, native tree plantings, and…
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The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s (GVC) Clear Creeks Project promotes clean water in the Gunpowder Watershed by working with a coalition of partner organizations to mobilize diverse communities to implement stormwater management and habitat restoration projects that are described in county watershed action plans, including rain barrels, rain gardens, micro-bioretention practices, Bayscapes, native tree…
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Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a nonprofit land trust and conservation organization located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented person to join our organization as a part-time Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, coordinating and performing administrative tasks, and providing support for the organization’s development initiatives, including…
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Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County! Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) and make a difference for future generations by planting trees at the Hampton National Historic Site in Towson, MD. More than 36,000 trees…
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Learn about the benefits of adding native plants to your landscape. Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) for a FREE rain garden workshop at a private residence in Timonium. This is a great opportunity to see the final stages of a rain garden installation as well as get familiar with native grasses, shrubs, and…
Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Harford County! Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) and make a difference for future generations by planting trees! More than 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic…
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Newly planted trees need support to survive. Let’s help young trees grow into healthy forests! Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) volunteers have planted 36,000+ native trees across the Gunpowder Watershed. However, our work isn’t done after the trees are planted in the ground. Young trees are vulnerable to deer browsing and competition with surrounding vegetation. Tree…
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Help us plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County Do you like being outside in nature and getting your hands in some soil? Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) and make a difference for future generations by planting trees! More than 36,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic…
Join Gunpowder Valley Conservancy for an evening out in support of land preservation and clean water. Evening Among the Trees will be a lovely event with great food from The Local, beverages including Union Craft beers, local ice creams from Prigel Family Creamery and Taharka Brothers, live music, and a silent auction! Early bird prices…
Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non–profit land trust and conservation organization located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our organization as a part–time Programs Assistant for our Education and Restoration work. This is a grant–funded position with funding through at least the end of 2023 with a strong potential for…
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…
Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a nonprofit land trust and conservation organization located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our organization as a part-time Forest Stewardship Technician. This grant-funded position is supported through GVC’s Planting The Future initiative to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. The Forest Stewardship Technician will assist…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s (GVC) stream programs have grown steadily since 2007, with consistenthigh interest from volunteers in stewardship of their local waterways. GVC is seeking to expand its capacity todeliver its year–round Adopt–A–Stream and semi–annual Stream Clean–up programs and develop new resourcesfor these programs by hiring a part–time Stream Programs Assistant. This new part–time…
Help preserve land and wildlife habitat in the Gunpowder Watershed for future generations Did you know that the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) has facilitated the preservation of 1800+ acres within the Gunpowder Watershed? We are actively seeking new volunteers to train as Land Preservation Monitors who play an important role in the process. When a…
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…
Join us for an evening out in support of land preservation and clean water Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC)’s annual fundraiser, Evening Among the Trees, will be held on the beautiful grounds of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Parkville, MD. We will be showcasing the conservation gardens that St. Demetrios has implemented this year in partnership…
You’re invited to visit Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church’s campus in Baltimore County for a FREE Open House. See how you can beautify your yard, solve local flooding issues on your property, and help reduce pollution to our local waterways! Open to the general public. Activities include: Tours of the Bay-Wise gardens on-site Recycling in…
Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non-profit land trust and conservation organization located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our organization as a part-time Forest Stewardship technician. This position directly supports GVC’s Planting the Future initiative to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. The Forest Stewardship technician will assist with native…
Gunpowder Watershed Forum Brings People Together to Discuss Shared Vision of Clean Water Is the Gunpowder Falls your happy place? Do you value clean drinking water for the greater Baltimore area? Are you concerned about how climate change is and will be affecting communities in our part of the Chesapeake Bay? If so, your voice…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and energetic leader! We are a regional non-profit conservation organization and land trust based in Baltimore County, Maryland. Founded in 1989, the GVC works hard to protect the land and water within the Gunpowder watershed, which drains some 500 square miles from its headwaters in…
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…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non-profit land trust and watershed restoration organization in Baltimore County, is seeking an energetic intern to assist in maintaining newly planted trees. Tree maintenance is an essential part of reforestation and involves removing invasive vines and making sure young trees are growing properly. Great opportunity for someone interested in…
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…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is a non-profit land trust and watershed organization based in Baltimore County. We are looking for outgoing, reliable, and hardworking persons to supervise a crew of 4 – 12 volunteers (ages 10 and up) during tree planting and/or tree maintenance projects for 3 hours. The Reforestation Crew Chief position is…
Plant trees for cleaner air and water in Baltimore County! More than 31,000 trees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers over the past 30 years, and we need your help to plant even more! Do you like being outside in nature and don’t mind working hard? Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy…
Places of worship are incorporating native plants into their landscaping to improve water quality. Stormwater runoff–the rain that flows over roofs, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces–is one of the leading sources of pollution into the Chesapeake Bay. You’re invited to attend the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s Clear Creeks Project Open House to learn how YOU…
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…
Need confidence in keeping your rain garden or Bayscape looking and working its best? This is the workshop for you! Native plants such as those used in rain gardens and Bayscapes typically require less maintenance than ornamental plants. That said, native plant gardens still require weeding and a few other types of care throughout the…
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…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a non-profit land trust and watershed restoration organization in Baltimore County, is seeking an energetic intern to assist in maintaining newly planted trees. Tree maintenance is an essential part of reforestation and involves removing invasive vines and making sure young trees are growing properly. Great opportunity for someone interested in…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a nonprofit land trust and conservation organization located in Baltimore County, is seeking an enthusiastic intern that enjoys working outdoors. Great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an environmental non-profit! The Watershed Restoration intern will assist GVC staff with our Education and Restoration Program activities, particularly our Clear Creeks Project. …
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
Newly planted trees need TLC to survive. Spend several hours to help young trees grow into healthy forests! Get a start on your New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is looking for tree maintenance volunteers to remove invasive plants from young trees near Loch Raven Reservoir in Baltimore County,…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking an experienced Environmental Educator to lead two Forest Stewardship volunteer events this fall. These events will focus on invasive plant identification and removal, and planting native vegetation in sections of Loch Raven Reservoir. This is a temporary position for…
Do unto those Downstream as you’d have those Upstream do unto you! You’re invited to attend the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s Clear Creeks Project Open House to learn how YOU can reduce pollution, beautify your yard, and solve local flooding issues on your property. Visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel to see how they have made…
You’re invited to celebrate the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s 30 years of environmental stewardship at our annual fundraiser! Join us on Saturday, September 14 as we honor our 2019 “Hero of the Green”, Charlie Conklin, for his three decades of service to the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC). Savor great food and drinks and enjoy live music…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is currently seeking candidates for a Watershed Restoration intern to assist with its Clear Creeks Project. Gain valuable skills and knowledge in watershed restoration. Participate in rain barrel workshops, rain garden workshops, Bayscape workshops, tree plantings, stream clean-ups and more! Duties:…
Learn valuable ecological skills as a Forest Steward! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking volunteers that enjoy being outdoors and making a difference. Our Forest Steward workshop offers a hands-on learning experience within Gunpowder Falls State Park on invasive plant identification, successful removal techniques, native plant…
Learn valuable ecological skills as a Forest Steward! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking volunteers that enjoy being outdoors and making a difference. Our Forest Steward workshop offers a hands-on learning experience within Gunpowder Falls State Park on invasive plant identification, successful removal techniques, native plant…
Help Newly Planted Trees Grow Into Healthy Forests! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking individuals and volunteer groups to spend several hours making our reforestation projects a success. Tree Maintenance involves removing invasive plants, checking planted trees to see if the shelter needs to be…
Help Newly Planted Trees Grow Into Healthy Forests! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking individuals and volunteer groups to spend several hours making our reforestation projects a success. Tree Maintenance involves removing invasive plants, checking planted trees to see if the shelter needs to be…
Help Newly Planted Trees Grow Into Healthy Forests! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration organization, is seeking individuals and volunteer groups to spend several hours making our reforestation projects a success. Tree Maintenance involves removing invasive plants, checking planted trees to see if the shelter needs to be…
“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…
Learn how to create the perfect Bay-friendly landscape for your property under the guidance of a professional landscape architect. The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s Clear Creeks Project is hosting a FREE workshop on how to design and construct a rain garden, Bayscape, or edible Bayscape. In this hands-on learning experience, you will learn the principles of design and…
Do you enjoy being outside in nature and don’t mind working hard? Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy for a hands-on learning experience that will focus on the proper techniques of trail maintenance and invasive plant removal. Volunteers will be split into two groups: Trail Maintenance: Learn the proper techniques, such as rock armoring and rolling grade…
Do you enjoy being outside in nature and don’t mind working hard? Join the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy for a hands-on learning experience that will focus on the proper techniques of trail maintenance and invasive plant removal. Volunteers will be split into two groups: Trail Maintenance: Learn the proper techniques, such as rock armoring and rolling grade…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC) is seeking volunteers to participate in a Trail Maintenance & Invasive Plant Removal event in Baltimore County this Sunday, October 21. Volunteers will be split into two groups: Trail Maintenance: Learn the proper techniques, such as rock armoring and rolling grade dips, to prevent sediment erosion and improve water quality….
Need confidence in keeping your rain garden or Bayscape looking and working its best? This is the workshop for you! Native plants such as those used in rain gardens and Bayscapes typically require less maintenance than ornamental plants. That said, native plant gardens still require weeding and a few other types of care throughout the…
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s Clear Creeks Project will show you how to beautify your yard, solve local flooding issues on your property, and help reduce pollution to our local waterways! Join us at our Bay-Wise Open House on Saturday September 22 at the Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association in Parkville, MD. View examples of rain barrels,…
You’re invited to the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy’s annual fundraiser, Evening in the Woods! Savor great food and wine, beer from local breweries, a silent auction, wagon of cheer raffle, wine pull, and music by The Scotch Bonnets. You won’t want to miss this year’s silent auction, including airline tickets, restaurant gift certificates, sports tickets, merchandise,…
Get your hands dirty for clean water! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land preservation and watershed restoration non-profit, is seeking volunteers to help create a rain garden at a private residence in Middle River,MD. No gardening experience required! Got flooding in your backyard? This is the perfect time to learn more about the benefits of incorporating a…
Get your hands dirty for clean water! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land preservation and watershed restoration non-profit, is seeking volunteers to help create a rain garden at a private residence in Parkville,MD. No gardening experience required! Got flooding in your backyard? This is the perfect time to learn more about the benefits of incorporating a rain…
Get your hands dirty for clean water! The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, a Baltimore County-based land preservation and watershed restoration non-profit, is seeking volunteers to help create a rain garden at a private residence in Glen Arm, MD. No gardening experience required! Got flooding in your backyard? This is the perfect time to learn more about the benefits of incorporating…
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…