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Tuesdays, September 12 to October 17 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Wednesdays, Starting September 6, 13, 27th; October 4, 11, 18, 25 at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Senior Stroll - Ages 55+. Walking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Naturalists along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails. FREE! Registration required. Willow Grove Farm Gravel Parking Lot. REGISTRATION…
Wednesdays, September 13 to October 18 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Saturdays, Starting September 30 through November 11 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Ages 14+. This fall join a Park Naturalist on Saturdays for an early morning bird walk. FREE! Registration REQUIRED. Meet in the Willow Grove Parking Lot. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
Saturday, October 21 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM What the Gall! The Crazy Cribs of Parasitic Wasps and Flies - Ages 10+. Join a Naturalist as we search for the unusual homes of gall wasps and flies in some of the parks’ trees and plants. Bring a pocketknife with you if you have one. $2 members /$4 non-members. BOTH…
Sunday, October 22 at 1 PM to 3 PM Cordage College - Ages 8+. Discover the wild fibers of Cromwell Valley Park and make a necklace with Kentucky coffee tree beans to take home. $2 members / $4 non-members. Primitive Technology Laboratory. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Wednesdays, Starting September 6, 13, 27th; October 4, 11, 18, 25 at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Senior Stroll - Ages 55+. Walking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Naturalists along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails. FREE! Registration required. Willow Grove Farm Gravel Parking Lot. REGISTRATION…
Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30-8:30pm Night Out With Nature Speaker Series: Identification of Birds Using Technology- Adults 18+. John Canoles has been involved in nature education in Baltimore County since the 1980’s. He is an ecologist by trade and will show us how to use tools like E-Bird, Merlin and iNaturalist to help identify birds and promote citizen science and…
Thursday, October 26 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Project Feeder Watch Training – Adults 18+. Count birds for science, but first, attend this training to learn how! After the training, we will meet weekly at the Nature Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for your 1-hour shift. FREE! Registration NOT required. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
Friday, October 27 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Spooky Stories around the Campfire - Ages 8+. Swap spine-tingling tales around the campfire ring. Bring a flashlight with you and a (not too) scary story to share! $2 members /$4 non-members BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Saturdays, Starting September 30 through November 11 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Ages 14+. This fall join a Park Naturalist on Saturdays for an early morning bird walk. FREE! Registration REQUIRED. Meet in the Willow Grove Parking Lot. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
Saturday, October 28 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog – Ages 8+. Did witches have real magic power, or were they just real good Naturalists? Join our witchy Naturalist to see and learn about natures healing powers. $5 members /$7 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Join our Habitat Restoration Team for 2 hours. 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. SEE https://cromwellvalleypark.org/volunteer/weedwarriors/ TO SIGN UP! - FREE
Sunday, October 29 at 1 PM to 3 PM Wizards, Wands & Broomsticks - Ages 6 to 13 with Adult. Make your own magical sedge broomstick and decorated stick wand. Please do not bring siblings younger than 6 years of age. Parent/Guardian must be an active participant. $2 members /$4 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 to 8:30pm Night Out With Nature Speaker Series: Native Bees in our Yards- Adults 18+. Sara Yosua, Baltimore County Master Gardener and Maryland Master Naturalist will bring the importance of our native bees to promote healthy, sustainable, functioning ecosystems in our properties and describe projects to attract these important pollinators. Registration REQUIRED. $10 per person;…
Saturdays, Starting September 30 through November 11 at 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Ages 14+. This fall join a Park Naturalist on Saturdays for an early morning bird walk. FREE! Registration REQUIRED. Meet in the Willow Grove Parking Lot. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
Saturday, November 4 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, sunscreen and a little energy. FREE! Registration NOT required. Children’s Garden REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
Saturday, November 4 at 1 PM to 3 PM Scout Day: Frontier Fire with Scouts. Ages 6 to 11 with Adult. Fire was an essential tool to Indigenous people as well as Scouts. Learn the skill used as far back as the Romans; the flint and steel. Earn a CVP park patch during this workshop as well as a valuable…
All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.