Did you know GVC has helped preserve 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. This FREE training will be offered in two parts:

Wednesday, November 2 (5:30 PM – 8 PM): Information session and presentation. Food and drink provided by GVC Land Preservation Committee. Located at Baltimore Ag Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

Saturday, December 3 (9 am – 1 pm): Participants will shadow our trained land monitors in all aspects of assessing land easements in northern Baltimore County. Meeting location will be shared with participants who attend the November 2nd training.

More than 34,000 treees have been planted throughout the Gunpowder Watershed by enthusiastic volunteers like YOU! Join us at an upcoming tree planting event and make a difference for future generations.

Saturday, 10/29 in Monkton

Saturday, 11/5 in Monkton

Saturday, 11/12 in Towson

Saturday, 11/19 in Phoenix

Please remember to bring your own water bottle and dress appropriately for outdoor work. You will get dirty! We suggest closed shoes, long sleeved shirts, pants, hat, sunscreen and, if desired, bug spray. Masks are currently not required for GVC events, but we ask you to be mindful of everyone's health. If you do not feel well, please notify the volunteer leader ASAP and stay home.

Sometimes the most meaningful work can be accomplished outside a cubicle and far away from a computer screen! This fall, GVC has been fortunate to connect with local businesses who incorporate social responsibility in the workplace. Ciena employees (pictured above) recently participated in a GVC Tree Maintenance event. One participant shared:

"Today we got our hands dirty to help give our trees some TLC! Thank you Ciena for the opportunity to volunteer with my colleagues for this initiative. Truly rewarding!"

Earlier this month, Constellation and the Arbor Day Foundation partnered with GVC at the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier in Cockeysville. Constellation employees planted 100 native trees in commemoration of the company's 10,000th tree planted nationwide. Click on the photo above to watch a video featuring some familiar GVC faces!

GVC has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations, homeowner associations, faith-based groups, businesses, and corporations throughout our 30+ years. We have the resources to connect people to meaningful outdoor activities within northern and eastern Baltimore County as well as parts of Harford County.