July 2019 Newsletter
GVC Fundraiser Tickets on Sale!
Treat yourself to a relaxing evening on the water at Conrad's Ruth Villa for a good cause: clean water for future generations! Join us for our 30th on the Water on Saturday, September 14 starting at 5 pm. We'd love to see our volunteers as well as new friends at the event. There will be live music, great food and drinks, wine pull, and silent auction.
There's still time to become a corporate sponsor of our annual fundraiser. Your financial support helps the GVC grow environmental programs and expand outreach in the communities served by your organization.
You'll be in good company. We look forward to adding your name to the list below!
Our 2018 Annual Report is Here!
What do an oasis on Bird River, 9.35 tons of trash, and vacation bible school all have in common? The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, of course!

2018 was a record year for our organization thanks to the 2,300+ volunteers who gave their time to support our mission of protecting the lands and waters of the Gunpowder watershed. We hope our 2018 annual report will further your interest in participating and supporting our mission as well!
GVC Continues to Grow
We are fortunate to have another group of volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to sustaining the health of the GVC: our Board of Directors. Join us as we welcome two of our new members.
Don Callihan is a clinical microbiologist and retired Staff Scientist from BD Diagnostics in Sparks, MD. Since retirement he has become a Maryland Master Naturalist. He serves on the Baltimore Area Council, BSA, Conservation Committee in various capacities teaching conservation and ecology to Scouting youth and adults and is the Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate. Read more .
Nancy Pentz is a retired Natural Resource Specialist from Baltimore County government where she most recently directed the development of watershed plans. She is a geographer, with an undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and a Master’s degree from the University of Iowa. She has been a long-standing supporter of the GVC and on the Membership Committee for seven years. Read more .
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Curious about Bay-Wise techniques but don't know where to start? Join us Sunday, July 28th (2 pm - 4 pm) for a casual Bay-Wise Garden Tour at Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association in Carney. View examples of rain barrels, Bayscapes, rain gardens and native tree plantings. Enjoy light refreshments and chat with a Master Gardener about simple ways you can start incorporating native plants into your yard. Click here for more information.
Saturday, July 20: Tree Maintenance
Saturday, July 27: Rain Garden workshop
Saturday, July 27 : Tree Maintenance
Sunday, July 28: Bay-Wise Garden Tour
Saturday, August 3 : Tree Maintenance
Saturday, August 10 : Tree Maintenance
Saturday, August 17 : Tree Maintenance
Saturday, August 24 : Rain Garden workshop

Make a Difference
Did you know that insects can help inform scientists whether a stream is healthy or polluted? Watch "Watershed Moments-Keepers of the Stream" to learn more how our partner, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, is working to quantify stream health in our local watersheds.
Just announced! Our next Adopt-a-Stream Training will be held on Saturday, September 21 in Kingsville. Learn how to monitor stream health and lead clean-ups in your neighborhood. Great for individuals as well as community groups who want to have fun outside while working for clean water. Register today! .