Photo by Bobby Phillips
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/
Water, Water Everywhere!
Week of August 8th – August 14th Bring a net or borrow one from the Willow Grove Nature Center and see what you can find in Minebank Run or ponds! Look for ochre in Minebank, find artesian wells and more!
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Habitat Restoration Team – Weed Warrior Days!
We will remove invasive plants from the Park, plant natives and maintain restored habitat – great opportunity for high school students to earn their community service hours and volunteers who like to work outdoors. Meet at the Sherwood House Parking Lot. RSVP Laurie Taylor-Mitchell, Ltmitchell4@comcast.net
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The Little Red Hen and Friends!
All Ages. Meet HENrietta the “not so little” red hen and her feathery friends. Discover which chickens lay green eggs and which chickens lay brown eggs.
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Animal Adaptations for Summer
Ages 3+. Learn how animals adapt to the summer heat and what they do to cool down.
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Owl Prowl
Ages 8+. Join a Naturalist to call in the flying tiger of the forest ~ the Great Horned Owl. Wear dark clothing and sturdy shoes.
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Insect Safari
Week of August 15th – August 21st Bring a net and capture container or borrow one from the Willow Grove Nature Center and look in different habitats (field and forest) or pick up a baby beetle pet from the Nature Center to take home! Go visit our bee hives and learn about honey. Photo by Randall Peck
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Ochre: Humanity’s Paint
Ages 8+. Learn about the uses of red ochre pigments from around the world and then hike to Minebank Run to collect and process the rock into paint. Bring a bandana or white shirt to paint. Wear shoes or boots that can get wet!
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Turtle-y Awesome!
Ages 2+. Many turtles call Cromwell Valley Park their home. Join a Naturalist as we meet some of our resident Turtles in their natural habitat.
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Birds of a Feather
Week of August 22nd – August 28th Bring or borrow binoculars from the Willow Grove Nature Center, go hiking in the morning and watch and listen for birds, play our bird scavenger hunt or bird bingo and build a bird craft at home.
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Habitat Restoration Team – Weed Warrior Days!
We will remove invasive plants from the Park, plant natives and maintain restored habitat – great opportunity for high school students to earn their community service hours and volunteers who like to work outdoors. Meet at the Sherwood House Parking Lot. RSVP Laurie Taylor-Mitchell, Ltmitchell4@comcast.net
Find out more »Baltimore, MD 21234