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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T173000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Women's 4 mile hike
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 29th – 5:30 – 7:45 pm \nJoin us for an evening hike for women and non-binary folks.  \nWe’ll hike a figure-8 loop of 4 miles at a moderate pace\, exploring the park’s beautiful woodland trails and old-growth meadows. We’ll cross a couple of streams and climb a hill or two – a nice challenge! \nThis hike is a dedicated\, welcoming space for women and non-binary folks to enjoy trails together. \nMeeting place: We’ll begin from the Sherwood side. Cromwell Valley Park has two entrances. Please use the first entrance off Cromwell Bridge Road (if coming from the Beltway) – 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD 21234. Cromwell is undergoing construction\, and the main parking areas are closed. Please park on the left just after driving through the white gates\, and meet at the signage board. If there are no spots left\, a large grass lot is available just a little farther on\, to the left. \nCost: $5 per person\, with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council\, Inc. \nWhat to bring: Please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots and bring at least 16 oz. of water. Hiking poles can be helpful for stream crossings. Tick repellent is also recommended. \nHike led by CPVC volunteer\, Margie Stewart. For more information\, please email communications@cromwellvalleypark.org.
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/sold-out-womens-4-mile-hike/
LOCATION:Sherwood House Entrance\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21234
CATEGORIES:CVP Program,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T173000
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SUMMARY:30's and Birdies Series - Tuesday\, June 23rd - 30's and Birdies and Bites and (maybe) Beers!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 23rd – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nJoin other 30-year olds for a casual hike (2 miles) scouting for Baltimore Orioles and other resident birds of Cromwell Valley Park along the Minebank Run and in some of our old-growth fields. \nWe will depart from the LOWER LOT of McFaul’s Iron Horse Tavern. \nCost is $5 per person with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council\, Inc. \nBring your shoes (which can get wet and dirty)\, your binoculars and a camera for a 2 hour walk looking for summer residents and hopefully some of our remaining Baltimore Orioles. \nCONSIDER ENDING YOUR HIKE BY HEADING OVER TO MCFAUL’S IRON HORSE TAVERN FOR A BITE AND A DRINK!   RSVP SO WE CAN GET AN APPROPRIATE SIZED TABLE.   Cost for drinks and dinner are on your own. \nFor more information\, please email mia@cromwellvalleypark.org \nPS:  We don’t ask for I.D. – so if you are in you’re 21+ or in your 40’s\, just come! \nBird walk led by CVPC President\, Mia Walsh
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/30s-and-birdies-series-tuesday-june-23rd-30s-and-birdies-and-bites-and-maybe-beers/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,CVP Program,Nature Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cromwell Valley Park Council":MAILTO:info@cromwellvalleypark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260530T220330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T220330Z
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SUMMARY:30's & Birdies on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:30’s and Birdies on Thursday \nWant a fun night out after work with like-minded folks?   Join other 30-year olds for a casual birding  hike (2 miles) scouting for Baltimore Orioles and other migratory birds of Cromwell Valley Park.    Come alone or with a friend and enjoy! \nThursday\,  June 4th from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \nCost is $5 per person with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council\, Inc.     Consider having a bite or a drink afterward at McFaul’s Iron Horse Tavern.
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/30s-birdies-on-thursdays/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,CVP Program,Nature Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cromwell Valley Park Council":MAILTO:info@cromwellvalleypark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260218T145401Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer - Weed Warriors - Invasive Species Removal - CVPC
DESCRIPTION:April 25                 2 pm – 4 pm\nMay 9                     2 pm – 4 pm\nMay 23                  2 pm – 4 pm \nWe will remove invasive plants from the park and in warmer weather\, also plant natives and maintain restored habitat – great opportunities for high school students for community service and volunteers who like to work outdoors. \nWe usually meet at the back of the Sherwood House\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd\, Baltimore\, MD 21234. However\, we do alternate between two locations close to each other\, the Sherwood House and Willow Grove Farm.
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/volunteer-weed-warriors-invasive-species-removal-cvpc-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:CVP Program,Gardening,Volunteer,Weed Warriors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cromwell Valley Park Council":MAILTO:info@cromwellvalleypark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260126T034040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T142131Z
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SUMMARY:NOWN - Controlled Fire Burning - May 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2026 – 6 pm – 8 pm – in the Sherwood House \n$10 p/person drinks and desserts provided – Ages 18+ \nJen will discuss the history of humans and fire in the eastern United States and the importance of fire in maintaining healthy ecosystem function and to complete plant life cycles.  She will explain the process of conducting a controlled burn from the planning phase to implementation as well as the importance of controlled fire burns in the Southern Blue Ridge region which has many of the same forest types found in Maryland and how forests like those in the Cromwell Valley Park could benefit from having fire reintroduced to them \nBackground – Jenifer Mallinoff works for The Nature Conservancy as a southern Blue Ridge Burn Crew Leader in Asheville\, North Carolina.  Jen has a Masters of Science in Biology from Appalachian State University.  Jen has been a member of the Southern Blue Ridge Burn crew since 2021 and she now leads a crew in planning\, preparing and executing controlled fire burns.  Jen is also responsible for monitoring protocol for wildlife activity in restored forest sites.
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/nown-controlled-fire-burning-may-15-2026/
LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:CVP Program,Nature Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cromwell Valley Park Council":MAILTO:info@cromwellvalleypark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260418T121550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T121550Z
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SUMMARY:5-10 Historic Lime Kiln Bottom
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, May 10 1pm-2:30pm \nHistoric Lime Kiln Bottom – Ages 14+. Cromwell Valley was once known as Lime Kiln Hollow\, or Bottom. Hike to the reconstructed kilns on the Blue Trail\, learn their history\, and then bush whack to see others which have been hidden by nature over time. $3/person REGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/5-10-historic-lime-kiln-bottom/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baltimore County Program,CVP Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks":MAILTO:bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260418T121106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T121106Z
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SUMMARY:5-9 Drop in Gardening!
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, May 9 9am-11am \nDrop in Gardening! – Ages 13+\, with an Adult. Join us for a morning in the garden. We provide direction\, gloves\, tools\, and water. You bring a hat\, sunscreen and a little energy. Drop-in program. FREE!
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/5-9-drop-in-gardening/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baltimore County Program,CVP Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks":MAILTO:bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260418T120225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T120225Z
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SUMMARY:5-3 Let’s Go O’s!
DESCRIPTION:Sun\, May 3\n9am-11am \nLet’s Go O’s! – Ages 12+. These neo-tropical migrants return to Cromwell Valley each spring to build their nests and raise young. Come experience the Baltimore and Orchard Orioles in action as we walk the park’s trails. Bring binoculars if you have them. FREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/5-3-lets-go-os/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baltimore County Program,CVP Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks":MAILTO:bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260418T115516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T115516Z
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SUMMARY:5-2 Springtime Bug Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, May 2\n1:30pm-3pm \nSpringtime Bug Bonanza – Ages 5 to 12\, with an Adult. As the weather warms\, the ground comes alive! Meet the fascinating insects emerging in spring\, discover their secret roles in the ecosystem\, and make a fun insect-inspired craft to take home. $3/child. Meet at the Sherwood House – Sherwood Farm entrance.\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR CHILD ONLY
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/5-2-springtime-bug-bonanza/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baltimore County Program,CVP Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks":MAILTO:bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260418T113442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T113442Z
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SUMMARY:5-1 Lantern Light Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fri\, May 1 8pm-9:30pm \nLantern Light Night Hike – Ages 8+. Upcycle pantry cans into glowing lanterns\, then join a Naturalist for a magical nighttime adventure. As we explore the trails under the stars\, your handmade lantern will light the way! $6/person REGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/5-1-lantern-light-night-hike/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baltimore County Program,CVP Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks":MAILTO:bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260327T230826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T230826Z
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SUMMARY:4-25 Native Only Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, April 25 9am-3pm \nAll Ages. Clearing out some Black-eyed Susan’s? Want to plant some Butterfly weed? Bring in your potted native plants and take home something new! \nPlease label your plants to include basic information (name of plant\, sun\, shade\, wet\, dry…) so they can thrive in the new home. \nPlease drop off plants between 9am and noon. Pick-up will continue until 3pm. \nDrop-in program. FREE!
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/4-25-native-only-plant-swap/
LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baltimore County Program,CVP Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks":MAILTO:bcrpregistrar@baltimorecountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260126T033739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T131807Z
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SUMMARY:NOWN - March 20\, 2026 - Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to learn about the Phoenix Wildlife Center; its mission\, its research projects\, and how wildlife rehabilitation supports populations in decline.  Questions are welcome!!!  Now in its 26th year\, this 100% community supported organization is here for YOU and the animals we save. \nSpeaker:  Kathy Woods will share her experiences with all participants. \nMarch 20th – 6:00 – 8:00 pm  in the Sherwood House    $10 p/person drinks and desserts provided \nAges 18+
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/nown-march-20-2026-wildlife-rescue-and-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,CVP Program,Nature Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cromwell Valley Park Council":MAILTO:info@cromwellvalleypark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192424
CREATED:20260217T134835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T153652Z
UID:10000529-1773406800-1773417600@cromwellvalleypark.org
SUMMARY:3-13 Volunteer with CVPC and Green Trust Alliance - THE GARDENS!
DESCRIPTION:When two wonder-powers get together to make the park’s special places even more special\, you don’t want to miss being part of that change! \nPlease join us on Friday\, March 13th at 1:00 pm at the Sherwood House to help prepare the Honor Garden and the Sherwood Herb Garden for the spring.   Activities include cutting back dead foliage\, pulling up weeds and spreading wood chips and mulch.    If you have garden tools and gloves\, please bring them. \nSnacks and Refreshments will be provided by Cromwell Valley Park Council.
URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/3-13-volunteer-with-cvpc-and-green-trust-alliance-the-gardens/
LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:CVP Program,Gardening,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cromwell Valley Park Council":MAILTO:info@cromwellvalleypark.org
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