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  • Primitive Technology Weekend

    Willow Grove Nature Center 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD

    See our Events Link for more information

  • Fall Harvest Festival and Arts in the Park

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    October 11, 2025 Nature Walks, Live Music, Crafts, Art and More! See Event Link: https://cromwellvalleypark.org/fallharvestfestival/

    $6

  • Volunteer – Apple Orchard – November 14th

    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    The “official” Apple Orchard Maintenance Day is held on the 2nd Friday of each month. Work in our Apple Orchard includes weeding around the base of the trees, trimming the trees, work on cages and netting, working on educational signage and sharing the history of the orchard to all passerby. CONTACT MIKE MAURO AT 55marvey@gmail.com

  • Volunteer – Habitat Restoration Team – 11/22/25 – 2-4 pm

    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    We 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. We usually meet at the back of the Sherwood House, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234. However, we

  • Volunteer – Habitat Restoration Team – 12/6/25 – 2-4 pm

    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    We 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. We usually meet at the back of the Sherwood House, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234. However, we

  • Volunteer – Habitat Restoration Team – 12/27/25 – 2 – 4 pm

    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    We 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. We usually meet at the back of the Sherwood House, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234. However, we

  • NOWN – Hawk Migration: The History and the Mystery with John Canoles

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    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    Friday, January 16 6:00 pm Night Out with Nature Speaker Series “Hawk Migration the History and the Mystery” – Follows the origins of fall hawk migration study at Hawk Mountain, Cape May and the migration over the Piedmont and how hawk migration has evolved over the years.  The presentation will include a discussion about the

    $10

  • 3-1 Scrambled Eggs

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sunday, March 1st - 1:00 - 2:30 pm All Ages Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers have some amazing adaptations to allow them to survive Maryland’s late winter and early spring. Help unscramble the mystery behind their different egg masses in the park ponds and learn about these cool amphibians while seeing who is thawing out.

  • 3-6 Full Worm Moon Night Hike and Campfire

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    March 6th, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Ages 8+. Indigenous people took note of when worm castings appeared each year as the ground thawed. Join a Naturalist to look for these interesting piles of worm poop and discover other early signs of spring. $6/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    $6

  • 3-7 Fire, Flames and Flammables

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    March 7th - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Ages 10+. For thousands of years, nature has provided resins and fibers that are flammable. Hike with a Naturalist to find these materials and learn how to use them. $3/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED For questions or assistance in registering for an event, select the help button on the

    $3

  • 3-8 Hibernation Nation

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sun, March 8, 1 pm - 2:30 pm - Ages 4+. How do bears sleep, chipmunks rest, and woodchucks snooze their way through 3 months without eating and still survive? Join a Ranger as we seek out wildlife, and their dens and burrows, on a short hike. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. $3/person.

    $3

  • 3-13 Volunteer with CVPC and Green Trust Alliance – THE GARDENS!

    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    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! Please 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

    Free

  • 3-14 Eastern Bluebird Training

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sat, March 14, 10 am - 12 pm  Ages 18+. Want to become a citizen scientist? Interested in helping out our Eastern Bluebird population at the park? Learn how to identify common species of cavity nesting birds, how to safely observe and monitor adults and their young, and how to accurately report your observations. This

  • 3-15 Shamrocks & Horseshoes

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sun, March 15 - 11 am - 12:00 pm  All Ages. Learn about nature’s good luck charms from cultures all around the world! Go on a hunt for shamrocks and paint a lucky horseshoe to take home. $3/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED  For questions or assistance in registering for an event, select the help button on the

    $3

  • 3-18 Spring Senior Stroll

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Wednesdays, March 18 to May 20 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am Ages 55+. Walking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Naturalist along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails. FREE!  Dates: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    Free

  • NOWN – March 20, 2026 – Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

    Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, PARKVILLE, MD, United States

    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. Speaker:  Kathy Woods will share her experiences with all participants.

    $10

  • 3-21 Spring Chickens

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sat, March 21 - 11 am - 12 pm  All Ages. Greet our resident egg layers and meet our new baby chicks! Learn what it’s like to grow up in an egg and how long it takes to hatch. Then help throw some lunch to our feathered bunch. FREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For questions or assistance

  • 3-22 Early Spring Wildflowers

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sun, March 22 - 1 pm - 2:30 pm  Ages 16+. Some early blooms have been used for medicines, some for tonics, and even some for brewing ale. Join a Ranger to seek out the microclimates and adaptations which allow these plants to flower so early. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. $6/person.

    $6

  • Spring Senior Stroll – Multiple Dates

    3-25 Spring Senior Stroll
    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Wednesdays, March 18 to May 20 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am Ages 55+. Walking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Naturalist along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails. FREE!  Dates: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    Free

  • 3-28 Drop-in Gardening!

    3-28 Drop-in Gardening!
    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    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!

    Free

  • 3-28 Prickly Pizza?

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Sat, March 28 1 pm - 3 pm  Ages 6+. Many plants have evolved toxic chemicals or other defenses to protect themselves from predation. Learn the safe way to harvest one of these plants – stinging nettle – and then bring it back to the nature center to try on top of pizza. (Don’t worry

    $6

  • 3-29 Primitive Technology: Primitive Fish Hooks

    Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, United States

    Ages 18+. The Indigenous people of Maryland made fish weirs, spears, fishing line and hooks. Learn how to twist hand line and make gorge hooks from Hawthorne thorns. $6/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    $6