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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/
Herbs the Word
Ages 5+. Join our Naturalist as we make tea sandwiches using homemade herb butter and mint tea from the Children’s Garden. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 15
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Let’s Celebrate International Mud Day! – WAITLIST ONLY
All Ages. Prepare to get messy as we wander in our Minebank Run. Along the way we’ll make mud pies and mud sculptures while enjoying mixing, molding, and playing with different soils and water. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and muddy! BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 20
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Volunteer! Habitat Restoration Team Weed Warrior Day
Habitat Restoration Team - Weed Warrior Days! We will remove invasive plants from the Park and plant/seed natives and maintain restored habitat – great opportunities for high school students for community service and volunteers who like to work outdoors. Saturdays from 10 AM - 12 PM on JUNE 12, JUNE 26, JULY 3, AUGUST 7, AUGUST 21. Meet at the…
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Animal Adaptations for Summer
All Ages. Learn how animals adapt to the summer heat and what they do to cool down. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 20
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4th of July Adventure Trek
All Ages. Your adventure starts at the Nature Center. Stop by to get started on a self-guided journey, and then return to the Nature Center to pick up your red, white, or blue prize. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 50
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Happy 4th of July!
The Nature Center and Park Office will be closed, but the Park will be open for visitation on this Baltimore County Holiday.
Find out more »Berry-licious
Ages 5+. Wild berries are ripe for the picking! Join a Naturalist as we forage for berries to make berry shortcakes in our Earth Oven. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 15
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Poisonous Plants and Animals
Ages 8+. Poison ivy, cherry leaves and nightshades are all poisonous; and the copperhead snake is under foot! Learn how to identify and avoid them. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 20
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WAITLIST ONLY – Ochre: Humanity’s Paint
Ages 8+. Join a Naturalist and learn the history of red ochre pigments used around the world. We’ll hike in Minebank Run to collect and process the rock into paint. Bring a bandana or white shirt to paint. Wear shoes that can get wet. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 10
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WAITLIST ONLY – Frog Roundup
All Ages. Join a Naturalist as we hike to the bubbling Marble Springs in search of our “froggy friends.” Wear shoes that can get wet. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Attendance: 20
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