TREE PLANTING
In Carney
For the Jennifer Branch Preservation Project!
The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is seeking volunteers on
Saturday, April 9th t 9:30am - 1pm
Why: To restore forest buffers within the Jennifer Branch Watershed in order to improve the water quality of the Carney community waterway, Jennifer Branch. On April 9th, we will be planting around 100 trees on half an acre of open space land owned by Baltimore County. Restoring forest buffers will help filter rain water which can carry pollutants from rooftops, driveways and roads directly to Jennifer Branch. Do you like being outside in nature and don’t mind working hard? Do you want to receive community service hours? Then come and join us and make a difference for your community environment and for future generations!
Who: No experience is necessary! We are looking for scouts, youth groups, church members, local residents, local business employees, students and adult volunteers who care about the Earth, Jennifer Branch and the Chesapeake Bay! Ages 8 and up. Adult guardians must accompany children under age 16.
When: RAIN or SHINE. Volunteers should arrive by 9:15 a.m. to sign-in. We will start planting .at 9:30 a.m. sharp to around 1 p.m.
Where: Carney-Once you are on East Joppa Rd., turn onto Magledt Rd. and go about ¼ mile east. Turn right onto Melanie Rd. Look for the GVC tree planting sign and registration table on Melanie Rd. across from Melanie Ct. Park along Melanie. Please carpool if possible, parking is limited.
Equipment: Wear pants, sturdy shoes, hat, and work gloves. Bring a large shovel (if you have one), tick repellent, rain gear, and sunscreen. Refreshments will be provided.
To register for this event: Contact Diane Brazil,
Community Outreach Coordinator for Gunpowder Valley Conservancy at
phone: 410-428-2283 or email dianegvc@gmail.com
Funding provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Technical assistance is provided
by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
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