Our Mission
The Cromwell Valley Park Council (CPVC) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship of Cromwell Valley Park as a public space for passive recreation and School Programs. The CVPC works in cooperation with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and other entities to maintain, preserve and protect the natural environment and historic structures in the Park.
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Employment Opportunity Summer Naturalist Camp Assistant Director and Director – See PARK STAFF Page for more info!
Habitat Restoration Team – Weed Warrior Days!
We will remove invasive plants from the Park and plant natives and maintain restored habitat – great opportunities for high school students for community service and volunteers who like to work outdoors. Wednesdays from 2 to 4 PM: MARCH 13, 27; APRIL 3, 24; MAY 8, 15. Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM: MARCH 2, 23; APRIL 20, 27; May…
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Saturday, February 23 AND Sunday, February 24 at 11 AM to 3 PM each day Maple Sugaring Weekend – All ages. Native people made sugar from the sap of our native maples. Join a Naturalist for this ongoing program to tap a tree, boil some sap and make a pancake. Drop in program. FREE! Reservations NOT required. Willow Grove Nature…
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Maple Sugaring Weekend – Sunday
Saturday, February 23 AND Sunday, February 24 at 11 AM to 3 PM each day Maple Sugaring Weekend – All ages. Native people made sugar from the sap of our native maples. Join a Naturalist for this ongoing program to tap a tree, boil some sap and make a pancake. Drop in program. FREE! Reservations NOT required. Willow Grove Nature…
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NOWN – Lights Out Baltimore
Lindsay Jacks is the Director of Lights Out Baltimore (LOB), a non-profit of the Baltimore Bird Club that strives to make Baltimore safe for migratory birds. LOB walks a 5-mile loop downtown during migration season to rescue injured birds and collect the dead ones that have fallen victim to light pollution and glass collisions. LOB works with the city and…
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Wake Up, Sleepy Head
Ages 5 to 10. Join a Naturalist to find out how our hibernating animals know when it’s time to wake up from a long winter’s nap. We’ll search for early signs of spring. Dress for the weather. FREE! Nature Center
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Wet Boots & Frog Snoots
Ages 5+. Wear waterproof boots and join a Naturalist as we search for Cromwell Valley's awesome amphibians! FREE! Nature Center
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Mad as a March Hare
All ages. Are rabbits hares? Learn the difference and discover where they live and what they eat. $2 members /$4 non-members. Nature Center
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Antifreeze in the Natural World
Sunday, March 10 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Antifreeze in the Natural World – All ages. Where do turtles go in the cold winter months? Join a Naturalist and discover how frogs, toads, and turtles survive. $2 members /$4 non-members. Nature Center
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Trail Guide Training
Wednesday, March 13, Thursday, March 14 & Friday, March 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM Adults. We are looking for volunteers to help teach about nature! March 13 at Marshy Point, March 14 at Cromwell Valley Park, March 15 at Eden Mill Nature Center. Trail guides assist with programs, special events and animal care. Training will familiarize you with…
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Plan Bee
Saturday, March 16 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Plan Bee – Ages 5+. Learn all about bees including the native species such as the Mason & Leafcutter bees. You’ll do your part in supporting the habitat of these low-maintenance insects by creating a nesting can for your yard. $3 members /$5 non-members. Nature Center
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