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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - baltimore-md BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer to Paint the Sherwood Fence DTSTART:20260905T130000Z DTEND:20260905T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000734-1788598800-1788624000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU VOLUNTEER WITH CROMWELL VALLEY P ARK. \nPlease join Cromwell Valley Park Council as we host volunteer servi ce days to scrape and paint the Sherwood Fence through these dates in Sept ember.  This year\, due to the construction that has closed the Willow Gr ove entrance to the park\, visitors for the Fall Harvest Festival on Octob er 10th will be using the Sherwood entrance\, and we hope to have a gleami ng white painted fence to welcome guests to the park! \nVolunteer shifts a re 3 hours long from 9:00 am – noon.   September 5th only afternoon se ssion as well. \nSeptember 5th   9am – noon OR  1 – 4 pm\nSeptember 12th   9am – noon\nSeptember 26th   9am – noon \nPlease choose your date and which activity you would like to participate in.    We wil l do our best to accommodate your requested activity. \nBy registering fo r this event\, your digital signature is valid for the attached VOLUNTEER WAIVER. \nFor additional questions\, contact CVPC Volunteer Coordinator\, Kelly Goles at Volunteers@cromwellvalleypark.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House Entrance\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21234 URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/volunteer-to-paint-the-sherwood-f ence/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-5 Escape from Sherwood House DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000755-1788609600-1788613200@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5 at 12:00pm-1:00pm \nEscape from Sherwoo d House – Ages 12+. Join us for a spooky tour of the Sherwood House and try to find the clues to secure your escape! \n$6.00/person REGISTRATION R EQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-5-escape-from-sherwood-house/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-5 Jam Session DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000773-1788616800-1788625800@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday September 5th\, 2:00 until 4:30 pm \nSummer Jam Session – Ages 16+. Play along with old time tunes or just stop in for a listen!  Bring your instrument and a chair\, and join us in the Beech G rove on Sherwood Lawn.  In inclement weather\, the fun will continue insi de Sherwood House or the white party tent.  Please no electric instrument s. \nDrop-in program\, registration encouraged but not required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-5-jam-session/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-6 The Secret Life of Vines DTSTART:20260906T140000Z DTEND:20260906T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000756-1788688800-1788694200@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 6 at 10:00am to 11:30am \nThe Secret Life o f Vines– Ages 12+.  Vines are some of the forest’s most fascinating c limbers. On this program\, we’ll explore the park to discover how differ ent vines grow\, climb\, and compete for sunlight. Along the way\, we’ll learn to identify several common species and talk about their role in the ecosystem. Participants will also try using flexible vines to create a si mple woven wreath or nature craft. \n$3/person REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-6-the-secret-life-of-vines/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Slow and Mindful Birding - Migration Time DTSTART:20260907T120000Z DTEND:20260907T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000725-1788768000-1788775200@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 7th – Slow-birding for Migration\n8:15 am – 10:00 am \nJoin us for the height of fall migration for a slow-paced bird walk around the Minebank Run trail looking for migratory birds. \nWha t is Mindful Birding and Who Should Attend? \nThis slow\, mindful birding and nature observation event is for beginner birdwatchers and nature lover s who want to consciously experience nature and the environment\, rather t han simply counting the number of species of birds seen in 90 minutes.     We will practice mindfulness techniques while learning more about the C romwell Valley Park “resident” birds\, their habits and how they inter act with our changing ecosystems. \nWhat Will We Do? \nThis nature-based w ellness program will provide a connection between you and the birds\, taki ng in the visual cues and markers and the sounds of the birds and other na ture-based activity. \nMeeting place: We’ll begin from the Sherwood side . Cromwell Valley Park has two entrances. Please use the first entrance of f Cromwell Bridge Road (if coming from the Beltway) – 2002 Cromwell Brid ge Road\, Parkville\, MD 21234.  Please park on the left just after drivi ng through the white gates\, and meet at the signage board. This will be c loser to the Minebank Run for our walk. \nWhat to bring: Please wear sturd y hiking shoes and bring water and your binoculars. \nCost: $5 per person \, with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council\, Inc. \nGeneral Conditions:  \n\nRegistration for this event constitutes the acceptance of the WAIVER OF LIABILITY\nNo birders under the age of 18 (so sorry!!!)\n No pets allowed.   Service dogs always permitted.\nNo alcohol\, tobacco nor recreational drugs allowed.\nBe courteous and respectful of all birder s.   We will walk at the pace of the slowest birder.\nIf you pack it in\ , you pack it out.\n\nFor more information\, please email Mia Walsh at mia @cromwellvalleypark.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House Entrance\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21234 URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/slow-birding-for-cvpc-members-mig ration-time/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mondays & Thursdays - Adult Garden Club DTSTART:20260907T123000Z DTEND:20260907T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000584-1788769800-1788777000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mondays April 6- Oct. 26  8:30am-10:30am & \nThursdays April 9 – Oct. 29  8:30am-10:30am \nAges 18+. Do you enjoy gardening\, but do n’t have the space or a deer-proof fence? \nJoin like-minded green thumb s (and beginner brown thumbs) to grow your own vegetables\, herbs and flow ers and tend to our shared garden plots. \nWe’ll provide the seeds\, see dlings\, and tools. \n$46/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/mondays-adult-garden-club/2026-09 -07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-7 Meadow Singers DTSTART:20260907T170000Z DTEND:20260907T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000757-1788786000-1788791400@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 7 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM \nMeadow Singers – A ll Ages.  These important fall flowers are important to pollinators. Join a naturalist on a meadow walk to learn more about the benefits of these f all bloomers. Then return to the nature center to make a flower craft. \n$ 3/person.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-7-meadow-singers/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll DTSTART:20260909T133000Z DTEND:20260910T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000739-1788946200-1788993000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 2 to November 25 at 9:30 to 10:30 AM \n Autumn Senior Stroll – Ages 55+. \nWalking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body.  Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Natur alists along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails.  \nMeet a t Sherwood House. \nFREE!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-2-autumn-senior-stroll/2026-09- 09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer to Paint the Sherwood Fence DTSTART:20260912T130000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000735-1789203600-1789214400@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU VOLUNTEER WITH CROMWELL VALLEY P ARK. \nPlease join Cromwell Valley Park Council as we host volunteer servi ce days to scrape and paint the Sherwood Fence through these dates in Sept ember.  This year\, due to the construction that has closed the Willow Gr ove entrance to the park\, visitors for the Fall Harvest Festival on Octob er 10th will be using the Sherwood entrance\, and we hope to have a gleami ng white painted fence to welcome guests to the park! \nVolunteer shifts a re 3 hours long from 9:00 am – noon.   September 5th only afternoon se ssion as well. \nSeptember 5th   9am – noon OR  1 – 4 pm\nSeptember 12th   9am – noon\nSeptember 26th   9am – noon \nPlease choose your date and which activity you would like to participate in.    We wil l do our best to accommodate your requested activity. \nBy registering fo r this event\, your digital signature is valid for the attached VOLUNTEER WAIVER. \nFor additional questions\, contact CVPC Volunteer Coordinator\, Kelly Goles at Volunteers@cromwellvalleypark.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House Entrance\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21234 URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/volunteer-to-paint-the-sherwood-f ence-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-12 Glen Ellen Hike DTSTART:20260912T130000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000777-1789203600-1789218000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us for some guided hiking in Cromwell Valley Park and Loc h Raven. Members-only event. \nMeeting place: We’ll begin from the Sherw ood side. Cromwell Valley Park has two entrances. Please use the first ent rance off Cromwell Bridge Road (if coming from the Beltway) – 2002 Cromw ell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD 21234. Meeting at the picnic tables in fr ont of the Sherwood House. \nWhat to bring: Please wear sturdy hiking shoe s and bring water and your binoculars. \nCost: $5 per person\, with all fu nds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council\, Inc.\nRegister for one or fo r all! With the purchase of any NEW MEMBERSHIP\, the cost of the hike is i ncluded. \nGLEN ELLEN HIKE\nSaturday\, September 12th at 9:00 am\nEstimate d Duration: 3 – 3.5- hours\n• Distance: 6 miles\; • Elevation Change : 1\,000 feet\n• Activity Level: Strenuous LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-12-glen-ellen-hike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-12 Golden Truths About Goldenrods and Aster DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000758-1789207200-1789210800@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM \nGolden Truth s About Goldenrods and Aster – All Ages.  Take a history tour of the Sh erwood Mansion and get a little “behind the scenes” look at this home that was built in 1935. Join us at the end for a brief English-style teati me. \n$3/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-12-golden-truths-about-goldenro ds-and-aster/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:30's and Birdies - Fall Migration - 9/13 DTSTART:20260913T123000Z DTEND:20260913T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000722-1789288200-1789295400@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join other 30-year olds for a casual hike (2 miles) scouting f or migratory birds of Cromwell Valley Park along the Minebank Run and in s ome of our old-growth fields.    Anything goes during Fall Migration! \n Cost is $5 per person with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Counc il\, Inc.\, the 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which adv ocates for and supports the park.   If you need to cancel your registrat ion\, the $5 fee is converted to a donation to Cromwell Valley Park Counci l.    THANK YOU LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Roa d\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/30s-and-birdies-fall-migration-9- 13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-13 Earth Skills Workshop Rendezvous DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000759-1789293600-1789315200@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 13 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM \nEarth Skills Wo rkshop Rendezvous – Ages 10+ — Have you ever wanted to try your hand a t flint knapping – the ancient practice of shaping stone into projectile points? Or learn to make a survival bow from natural materials that will help keep you alive in a dire situation? Join us for a day filled with han ds-on workshops to learn these skills and more! \nSurvival Bow Workshop at 10:00am-12:00pm – Ages 18+ — $3.00/person\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED \nSt one Whittling Workshop at 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM – Ages 10+ — $3.00/person\ nREGISTRATION REQUIRED \nVine Baskets Workshop at 1:00 PM-4:00PM – Ages 14+ — $3.00/person\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-13-earth-skills-workshop-rendez vous/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mondays & Thursdays - Adult Garden Club DTSTART:20260914T123000Z DTEND:20260914T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000585-1789374600-1789381800@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mondays April 6- Oct. 26  8:30am-10:30am & \nThursdays April 9 – Oct. 29  8:30am-10:30am \nAges 18+. Do you enjoy gardening\, but do n’t have the space or a deer-proof fence? \nJoin like-minded green thumb s (and beginner brown thumbs) to grow your own vegetables\, herbs and flow ers and tend to our shared garden plots. \nWe’ll provide the seeds\, see dlings\, and tools. \n$46/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/mondays-adult-garden-club/2026-09 -14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Polliwogs! Tuesdays DTSTART:20260915T143000Z DTEND:20260915T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000760-1789468200-1789471800@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 15 to October 20 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nPolliwogs! – Ages 2 to 5\, with an Adult. Discovering nature is a life long journey. In this class\, you and your little one will explore the nat ural 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 held outdoors! Dress for the weather. $60 for 6 sess ions. Register for ONE series only. \nPARENTS MUST ATTEND PROGRAM WITH THE IR CHILD\, BUT DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/polliwogs-tuesdays/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll DTSTART:20260916T133000Z DTEND:20260917T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000740-1789551000-1789597800@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 2 to November 25 at 9:30 to 10:30 AM \n Autumn Senior Stroll – Ages 55+. \nWalking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body.  Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Natur alists along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails.  \nMeet a t Sherwood House. \nFREE!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-2-autumn-senior-stroll/2026-09- 16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Polliwogs! Wednesdays DTSTART:20260916T143000Z DTEND:20260916T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000766-1789554600-1789558200@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 16 to October 21 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 A M \nPolliwogs! – Ages 2 to 5\, with an Adult. Discovering nature is a li felong journey. In this class\, you and your little one will explore the n atural world through hands-on activities\, nature play\, stories and craft s. Non-mobile siblings only\, parent/guardian must be an active participan t. This program will be held outdoors! Dress for the weather. $60 for 6 se ssions. Register for ONE series only. \nPARENTS MUST ATTEND PROGRAM WITH T HEIR CHILD\, BUT DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/polliwogs-wednesdays/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga - Mindful Outdoor Experience - Wellness Wednesday - 60 Minute s DTSTART:20260916T213000Z DTEND:20260916T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000730-1789579800-1789583400@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS!   Mindful Outdoor Experience \nA Shared Journey of Movement\, Mindfulness\, and Connection with the Land \n1 hour yoga $25 for Members / $30 non-Members \nStep into a restorative outdoor experience designed to reconnect you with the wisdom of the natural world\ , your body\, and community. Through brief place orientation\, off-the-mat yoga movement\, an easeful hike\, guided mindfulness practices\, and inte ntional time together on the land\, you’ll be invited to slow down\, bre athe deeply\, reawaken the senses\, and strengthen a meaningful relationsh ip with nature. This experience is nature-based with elements of forest ba thing\, meditation\, and practical outdoor practices to help balance your nervous system. \nTogether\, we’ll explore practices that encourage pres ence\, gratitude\, and healing\, honoring the land beneath our feet while nurturing a sense of balance and belonging. As we move\, reflect\, and sha re in community\, we’ll create space to restore the bond between ourselv es and the more than human world around us. \nThis experience is open to a ll levels and offers a welcoming environment for anyone seeking peace\, co nnection\, and renewal. Whether you’re new to these practices or have es tablished practice\, you’ll leave feeling grounded\, refreshed\, and ins pired by the healing power of nature and community. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n \nBrief Land Orientation and Welcome \n\n\nOff-the-mat intervals of all-le vels outdoor yoga movement \n\n\nGuided mindfulness and grounding practice s along with an easeful meaningful hike \n\n\nOpportunities for quiet refl ection and deep connection with the land \n\n\nCommunity closing circle \n \n\nTime to restore and reconnect with yourself and the natural world \n\n \nLed by Kara Silber\nLCSW-C\, 200RYT\, Kripalu-Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide \nA  Baltimore-based yoga teacher\, Kripalu-certified outdoor mindf ul guide\, and city school social worker with a deep passion for nature an d movement. Yoga flows\, whether on the mat or under open skies\, are an i nvitation to reconnect with your body\, the land beneath you\, and the ele ments that shape us all to bring healing\, presence and connection with th e natural world. \nBY REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT\, YOU ARE DIGITALLY SIGNI NG THIS CVPC WAIVER LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Roa d\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/yoga-mindful-outdoor-experience-w ellness-wednesday-60-minutes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-18 Trail with Tots DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000754-1789732800-1789732800@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18 at 10:00am-11:00am \nTrails with Tots 5+ w/Adult – Join the naturalists this fall on the 1st and 3rd Friday\, Se ptember-November\, from 10:00am-11:00am\, and enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors with your little ones! \nFREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-18-trail-with-tots/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NOWN - Chesapeake Working Landscape: Past\, Present\, and a Hopefu l Future - September 18\, 2026 DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000523-1789754400-1789761600@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:September 18\, 2026 – Dr. Wayne Bell \n“The Chesapeake Wor king Landscape: Past\, Present\, and a Hopeful Future” \nA history of la nd use on the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, from pre-colonial times to the pr esent\, and insights that land use changes provide for bird conservation. \nBackground – Dr. Bell is Senior Associate and former Director of the W ashington College Center for Environment and Society.  A native of Silver Spring\, MD\, he graduated from the University of Miami\, Florida\, and e arned his Ph.D. from Harvard University where E.O. Wilson infected him wit h a lasting love of all things ecological.  Retired since 2008\, Dr. Bell continues his passion for birds and teaching through the Maryland Ornitho logical Society Youth program (YMOS)\, Talbot County Bird Club\, and the C hesapeake Forum continuing education program. \n6:00 – 8:00 pm  in the Sherwood House    $10 p/person drinks and desserts provided – Ages 18+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Roa d\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/nown-chesapeake-working-landscape -past-present-and-a-hopeful-future-september-18-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birding with Celebrity Guide - Kojo Baidoo DTSTART:20260919T120000Z DTEND:20260919T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000713-1789804800-1789812000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19th from 8 am – 10 am \nJoin us for th e height of fall migration with celebrity birder\, Kojo Baidoo.   Winner of the World Series of Birding in 2022 and has been featured in NPR when his Princeton team (Tiger Shrikes) spotted 205 species of birds in a 24-ho ur period! \nKojo has had a passion for nature and the environment for as long as he can remember. After reading a book about birds of prey in the f irst grade and seeking out as many more field guides as he could find in t he library\, he developed a fascination with birds and never looked back. Over the years\, he has come to appreciate each and every species he sees\ , and his list of favorite birds grows with every minute he spends outside . \nKojo attended Princeton University in New Jersey\, earning a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. During his college years\, he was able to travel for research internships and semesters abroad\, building bird li sts in countries such as Mozambique\, South Africa\, and Panama. He comple ted a senior thesis on the social behavior of black vultures at Hawk Mount ain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania\, and also served as president and social me dia chair of the Princeton Birding Society\, where he competed in (and won !) the World Series of Birding with his college classmates. After graduati ng in spring 2024\, Kojo spent the fall working in Cape May as an Interpre tive Naturalist\, and then spent 2025 working as a Hubbard Fellow for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska. \nMore than anything\, Kojo loves sharing his passion for birds with others\, both in-person and online (@kojobirder on Instagram). He is now back in Baltimore\, and is looking forward to re connecting with the birding community here! \nMeeting place: We’ll begin from the Sherwood side. Cromwell Valley Park has two entrances. Please us e the first entrance off Cromwell Bridge Road (if coming from the Beltway) – 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD 21234. Cromwell is undergo ing construction\, and the main parking areas are closed. Please park on t he left just after driving through the white gates\, and meet at the signa ge board. If there are no spots left\, a large grass lot is available just a little farther on\, to the left. \nWhat to bring: Please wear sturdy hi king shoes and bring water and your binoculars. \nCost: $10 per person\, with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council\, Inc.\, as well as to cover a stipend for our celebrity guide. \nGeneral Conditions:  \n\nR egistration for this event constitutes the acceptance of the WAIVER OF LIA BILITY\nNo birders under the age of 18 (so sorry!!!)\nNo pets allowed.\nNo alcohol\, tobacco nor recreational drugs allowed.\nBe courteous and respe ctful of all birders.   We will walk at the pace of the slowest birder.\ nIf you pack it in\, you pack it out.\n\nFor more information\, please ema il Mia Walsh at mia@cromwellvalleypark.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Roa d\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/birding-with-celebrity-guide-kojo -baidoo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-19 Farmer Kids: From Garden to Table DTSTART:20260919T133000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000772-1789810200-1789815600@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19 at 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM \nFarmer Kids: From Garden to Table – Ages 5-12 with an adult. Monthly gardening serie s where kids plant\, harvest\, cook\, and eat! At each session\, we’ll l earn what can be planted at that time of year and the proper way to plant it. Then we’ll harvest a crop that’s already growing and head to the k itchen to whip up a recipe with our garden-fresh ingredients! Each session is a stand-alone – sign up for one or as many as you’d like. \n$12.00 /person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-19-farmer-kids-from-garden-to-t able/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-20 Trail Runners DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000774-1789898400-1789902000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 20 at 10:00 to 11:00am \nTrail Runners – Ages 16+. Want to get active with a group of like-minded people? Join a na turalist on a leisurely 1.5 mile run through the park. We’ll start and e nd the run with some group stretches! \nFREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-20-trail-runners/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mondays & Thursdays - Adult Garden Club DTSTART:20260921T123000Z DTEND:20260921T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000586-1789979400-1789986600@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mondays April 6- Oct. 26  8:30am-10:30am & \nThursdays April 9 – Oct. 29  8:30am-10:30am \nAges 18+. Do you enjoy gardening\, but do n’t have the space or a deer-proof fence? \nJoin like-minded green thumb s (and beginner brown thumbs) to grow your own vegetables\, herbs and flow ers and tend to our shared garden plots. \nWe’ll provide the seeds\, see dlings\, and tools. \n$46/person. REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/mondays-adult-garden-club/2026-09 -21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:30's and Birdies - Fall Migration - 9/21 DTSTART:20260921T213000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000723-1790011800-1790017200@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join other 30-year olds for a casual hike (2 miles) scouting f or migratory birds of Cromwell Valley Park along the Minebank Run and in s ome of our old-growth fields.    Anything goes during Fall Migration! \n Cost is $5 per person with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Counc il\, Inc.\, the 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which adv ocates for and supports the park.   If you need to cancel your registrat ion\, the $5 fee is converted to a donation to Cromwell Valley Park Counci l.    THANK YOU LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park\, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Roa d\, PARKVILLE\, MD\, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/30s-and-birdies-fall-migration-9- 21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Polliwogs! Tuesdays DTSTART:20260922T143000Z DTEND:20260922T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000761-1790073000-1790076600@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 15 to October 20 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nPolliwogs! – Ages 2 to 5\, with an Adult. Discovering nature is a life long journey. In this class\, you and your little one will explore the nat ural 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 held outdoors! Dress for the weather. $60 for 6 sess ions. Register for ONE series only. \nPARENTS MUST ATTEND PROGRAM WITH THE IR CHILD\, BUT DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/polliwogs-tuesdays/2026-09-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:9-2 Autumn Senior Stroll DTSTART:20260923T133000Z DTEND:20260924T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T003133Z UID:10000741-1790155800-1790202600@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 2 to November 25 at 9:30 to 10:30 AM \n Autumn Senior Stroll – Ages 55+. \nWalking in nature provides benefits to both the mind and body.  Enjoy a relaxing stroll with one of our Natur alists along some of Cromwell Valley’s less strenuous trails.  \nMeet a t Sherwood House. \nFREE!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003133Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/9-2-autumn-senior-stroll/2026-09- 23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Polliwogs! Wednesdays DTSTART:20260923T143000Z DTEND:20260923T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183448Z UID:10000767-1790159400-1790163000@cromwellvalleypark.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 16 to October 21 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 A M \nPolliwogs! – Ages 2 to 5\, with an Adult. Discovering nature is a li felong journey. In this class\, you and your little one will explore the n atural world through hands-on activities\, nature play\, stories and craft s. Non-mobile siblings only\, parent/guardian must be an active participan t. This program will be held outdoors! Dress for the weather. $60 for 6 se ssions. Register for ONE series only. \nPARENTS MUST ATTEND PROGRAM WITH T HEIR CHILD\, BUT DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183448Z LOCATION:Cromwell Valley Park\, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road\, Parkville\, MD \, 21234\, United States URL:https://cromwellvalleypark.org/event/polliwogs-wednesdays/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cromwell Valley Park Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cromwellvalleypark.org/summer-programs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR