Presently, while we are neither a property-owning or governmental organization, we try to encourage the positive management of the Patapsco Valley and its visitors. We participate in a wide variety of state and county planning activities. We also are actively involved in developing educational materials about the environment and the history of the Valley.

Our motivation is to ensure that the Patapsco Valley remains pleasant for our generation and for future generations. One of the key elements of our mission is to complete and expand a professionally developed Management Plan. This study is a beginning vision of possible ways to protect and preserve the valley. This will create an official focus and provide a vehicle to help us protect and enhance the Valley.

2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Rain Barrel Workshop
Who: Open to all public
When: Friday, June 13th from 12-1 p.m.
Where: Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, MD
Cost: $60/barrel. Registration by June 4th required
Contact: Elena S. Takaki

Did you know that rain barrels not only conserve water but also divert storm water run off? Up to 25% of the nitrogen entering the Chesapeake Bay comes from rainfall. We can divert that nitrogen by having it filter through our gardens, reducing our need to fertilize! Build a rain barrel today!

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS:

Friday, May 30 - Stream cleanup along Elkridge Furnace Road/Ridge Road - Deep Run with Elkridge Landing Middle School students as part of student service learning project.

Saturday, May 31 – 9 am – 12 pm – Cedar Run (between Johnny Cake and Crosby Roads) in Catonsville. Meeting location TBA.

Thursday, June 5 - 4-6 pm - FPVHG board meeting - Tourism Office