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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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Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Saturdays, March 30 THROUGH May 25 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Join a Park volunteer for bird walks EVERY SATURDAY, March 30 through May 25. FREE! Reservations NOT required. Meet at the Willow Grove Farm Gravel Parking Lot. Attendance Cap: UNLIMITED
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Drop in Gardening!
Saturday, March 30 at 9 AM to 12 PM Drop in Gardening! - Individuals/Families ages 13+. Volunteers join us for a morning in the garden. We provide direction, gloves, tools and water. You bring a hat, sun screen and a little energy. FREE! Reservations NOT required. Children’s Garden
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Clay Pot Cooking
Saturday, March 30 at 1 PM to 3 PM Clay Pot Cooking – Ages 10+. Before there was Revere ware, humans made ceramic cooking pots. Join us at the Lab to learn how to build fire, cook in clay pots, and make a soup to share from wild plants and animals. Space is limited! FREE! Primitive Technology Laboratory
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Scrambled Eggs
Sunday, March 31 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Scrambled Eggs – Ages 5 to 10. Join a Naturalist as we unscramble the mystery behind the different egg masses in our ponds. Wear waterproof boots! $2 members /$4 non-members. Nature Center
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NOWN – Heroes of Conservation – The Legacy and Messages for Today
Loren Lustig dedicated his life to conservation work as a young teenager in the early 1960s and has worked as a wildlife biologist, park naturalist, resource manager, and environmental educator for almost 50 years. He has also been selected for leadership opportunities in both regional and national conservation organizations. Loren will present information about America’s most important conservation leaders over…
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Drop in Gardening
Saturday, April 6 at 9 AM to 12 PM Drop in Gardening! - Individuals/Families ages 13+. Volunteers join us for a morning in the garden. We provide direction, gloves, tools and water. You bring a hat, sun screen and a little energy. FREE! Reservations NOT required. Children’s Garden
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Natural Dyes
Saturday, April 6 at 1 PM to 3 PM Natural Dyes – Ages 5+. Before commercial dyes, bright hues were derived from plants, animals, and minerals found in nature. Bring a dozen hard boiled eggs and learn to make your own natural dyes. $3 members /$5 non-members. Nature Center
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Amazing Amphibians
Sunday, April 7 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Amazing Amphibians! – Ages 5+. Join a Naturalist with a net and we will see who is singing and who is egg slinging. Free! Nature Center
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Children’s Garden Club
Saturdays, Starting April 13 to October 19 at 9:30 AM to 11 AM Registration for this program is available ONLY through our on-line system. Children’s Garden Club – Ages 5 to 13 with Adult. Grow vegetables, flowers, & herbs while exploring the natural world of our garden. Join us to play, learn, craft, eat tasty foods you grow yourself. We…
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Easter Egg Hunt
This event is held the 2nd Saturday before Easter. There are egg hunts on the lawn for various age groups, crafts in the Sherwood House, eggs to decorate, and the Easter Bunny usually appears. Egg Hunt Times: Age 3: 10:30am Age 4: 10:45am Age 5&6: 11am Age 7&8: 11:15am Age 9&10: 11:30am Register for event or Purchase tickets
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