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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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All events require registration unless otherwise noted.
To register for an event, please go to https://cromwellvalleypark.campbrainregistration.com/
SOLD OUT – Monarch Madness
Sunday, September 26 at 10 AM to 11:30 AM Monarch Madness – All Ages. Join a Naturalist to learn about and tag this tropical butterfly that migrates! $3 members /$5 non-members. Nature Center BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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Trail Guide Volunteer Training!
Wednesday, Sept. 29, Thursday, Sept. 30 & Friday, Oct. 1 at 10 AM to 1 PM Trail Guide Volunteer Training! - Adults. We are looking for volunteers to help teach about nature! We will meet on 9/29 at Marshy Point Nature Center, 9/30 at Cromwell Valley Park and 10/1 at Fort McHenry. Trail Guide Volunteers assist with programs, special events…
Find out more »Baltimore, MD 21220 United States
Trail Guide Volunteer Training!
Wednesday, Sept. 29, Thursday, Sept. 30 & Friday, Oct. 1 at 10 AM to 1 PM Trail Guide Volunteer Training! - Adults. We are looking for volunteers to help teach about nature! We will meet on 9/29 at Marshy Point Nature Center, 9/30 at Cromwell Valley Park and 10/1 at Fort McHenry. Trail Guide Volunteers assist with programs, special events…
Find out more »Parkville, MD 21234
Trail Guide Volunteer Training!
Wednesday, Sept. 29, Thursday, Sept. 30 & Friday, Oct. 1 at 10 AM to 1 PM Trail Guide Volunteer Training! - Adults. We are looking for volunteers to help teach about nature! We will meet on 9/29 at Marshy Point Nature Center, 9/30 at Cromwell Valley Park and 10/1 at Fort McHenry. Trail Guide Volunteers assist with programs, special events…
Find out more »Baltimore, MD 21230 United States
Saturday Bird Walk
Saturdays, Starting September 25 through November 13 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Ages 14+. This fall join a Park Naturalist on Saturdays for an early morning bird walk. Registration required. Meet in the Willow Grove Parking Lot. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. $2 Donation Requested to Reserve your Space
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Corn Cob Jelly
Saturday, October 2 at 1 PM to 3 PM Corn Cob Jelly – Ages 8+. Corncobs transform into an “a-MAIZE-ing” sweet, golden-colored jelly that’s delicious on your morning toast, waffles, or with savory dishes. While it may sound like a strange idea, this jelly dates back to the 1880s and is another wonderfully inventive way our ancestors used up scraps…
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How ‘bout Them Apples!
Sunday, October 3 at 1 PM to 3 PM How ‘bout Them Apples! - Ages 8+. Join a Naturalist as we look at the Appalachian art form of making apple heads, corn husk dolls, and learning how important apples were to the Sherwood Farm! Bring your own paring knife with you. $3 members /$5 non-members Nature Center BOTH ADULTS AND…
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Saturday Bird Walk
Saturdays, Starting September 25 through November 13 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Ages 14+. This fall join a Park Naturalist on Saturdays for an early morning bird walk. Registration required. Meet in the Willow Grove Parking Lot. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. $2 Donation Requested to Reserve your Space
Find out more »Parkville, MD 21234
I’m Lichen it! Let’s Go Lichen Peeping!
Saturday, October 9 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM I’m Lichen it! Let’s Go Lichen Peeping! – Ages 8+. Check out the lichen up close and learn about the relationships these weird but wonderful organisms have with some of our plants and animals in the park. $2 members /$4 non-members. Nature Center BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS…
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Apples in the Oven
Sunday, October 10 at 1 PM to 3 PM Apples in the Oven – Ages 10+. Apples were and are the long keeper fruit. Join a Naturalist to learn about John Chapman, THE Johnny Appleseed. Then roll up your sleeves and roll out the dough to make an apple tart in our Earth oven. $3 members /$5 non-members. Nature Center…
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