Habitat Restoration Team – Weed Warrior Days!
We will remove invasive plants from the park and, in warmer weather, also plant natives and maintain restored habitat. This is a great opportunities for high school students for community service and volunteers who like to work outdoors.

FALL 2020 DATES POSTED!

Saturdays from 2 PM to 4 PM

• August 8, 22;
• September 5, 26;
• October 10, 24;
• November 14, 21.

Meet at the Sherwood House Parking Lot. Reservations NOT required.  Questions? If interested, please RSVP to Laurie Taylor-Mitchell at [email protected]

Clothing: Long pants protect your legs! Please also wear closed-toe shoes, bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent if desired – tools provided. Please bring a water bottle with you.

We meet at the back of the Sherwood House, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234. From I-695 and Loch Raven High School, go about ½ mile past the school, take the first park entrance on the left to the Sherwood Farm and follow the signs to the parking lot. Directions (GPS: 39.415697,-76.552000)

*Volunteer dates are cancelled in the case of heavy rains, thunderstorms, or extremely hot temperatures.

Repeat volunteers will receive:

• After 3 times – a Cromwell Valley Park Habitat Restoration hat
• After 5 times – a beautiful handbook on Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping: Chesapeake Bay Watershed, from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Should you require special accommodations (i.e., language interpreter, large print, etc.) please give as much notice as possible by calling the Park Office, or the Therapeutic office at 410-887-5370