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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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All events require registration unless otherwise noted.
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Maple Sugaring Weekend Saturday
Saturday, February 22 AND Sunday, February 23 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 22 AND Sunday, February 23 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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Twig and Leaf Creatures
Saturday, February 29 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Twig and Leaf Creatures – Ages 2 to 10 with Adult. The woods are bare, but there are lots of twigs and leaves we can collect. Come take a walk, gather our supplies, and then return to the Nature Center to make your very own “VALLEY CREATURE”. $2 members/$4 non-members. Willow…
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Mad as a March Hare
Sunday, March 1 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Mad as a March Hare – Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Where did this saying come from? Rabbits and hares are related, but they’re not the same! Join us to learn some of their differences, meet one, and then make a rabbit or hare craft to take home. $3 members/$5…
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Mad as a March Hair
*Sunday, March 1 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Mad as a March Hare – Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Where did this saying come from? Rabbits and hares are related, but they’re not the same! Join us to learn some of their differences, meet one, and then make a rabbit or hare craft to take home. $3 members/$5…
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Full Worm Moon Night Hike & Campfire
Friday, March 6 at 7 PM to 8:30 PM Full Worm Moon Night Hike & Campfire – Ages 8+. Native Americans took note of when worms appeared each year. Come and discover the signs of spring, then enjoy a campfire with S’mores. $3 members /$5 non-members. Nature Center BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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Antifreeze in the Natural World
Saturday, March 7 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 BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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Blue Bird Box Building
Sunday, March 8 at 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Blue Bird Box Building – Ages 8+. Help the Eastern Bluebird! Build a house to take home & learn installation, maintenance, and habitat requirements. All tools and materials provided. $15 members /$20 non-members. Nature Center BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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Night Out with Nature: “Falconry: Hunters of the Sky”
Friday, March 13 at 7 PM to 9 PM Night Out with Nature: “Falconry: Hunters of the Sky” with Jenna Krebs – Adults. Spend your evening at Cromwell Valley Park with our guest speaker and enjoy dessert. Discover the world of raptors! Learn what it takes to become a falconer, how to train a bird of prey and the joys…
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Plan Bee
Saturday, March 14 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Plan Bee – Ages 5+. Learn all about bees including the native species such as the Mason and 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 BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST…
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