Forest to Faucet Speaker Series @ Sparks Nature Center-October Speakers: Dan Sproles and Dylan Linnell

Please join us Tuesday, October 24th from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Sparks Nature Center for the next Forest to Faucet Speaker Series with snorkelers Dan Sproles and Dylan Linnell for their presentation titled; River Snorkeling: An “Eyes First” Journey Beneath the Surface Seating is limited, so please RSVP to: gunpowderriverkeeper@gmail.com Description: Have …

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Forest to Faucet Speaker Series @ the Sparks Nature Center – September Speaker: Aiman Raza

On Thursday, September 26th, UMBC graduate student Aiman Raza presented, Forest to Faucet: Safeguarding Clean Drinking Water through Brook Trout Science Conservation to a full house at the Sparks Nature Center. Those in attendance gained a deeper understanding of the steps they can take as individuals and as a community to protect our local water …

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Gunpowder Riverkeeper Welcomes First Volunteer Maryland – AmeriCorps Member, Erin Adams to the Sparks Nature Center

Erin Adams is an AmeriCorps member excited to be serving her community through environmental stewardship as the Volunteer Coordinator with the Gunpowder Riverkeeper/Sparks Nature Center. In her AmeriCorps capacity, she will be helping to connect the center’s visitors to the Gunpowder Falls and the Gunpowder River by sharing the forest to faucet concept. The Sparks …

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11-Month, Full-Time AmeriCorps Service Opportunity with Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER

Do you enjoy getting outside and serving your local community, while also earning a modest stipend? Are you passionate about the environment and volunteerism? Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER is seeking a civic-minded individual to fill our open AmeriCorps Volunteer position. Gunpowder Riverkeeper (GRK) is excited to announce that we have been approved as a Service Site through …

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Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER Invites Applications for Board of Directors

Gunpowder Riverkeeper (GRK) invites applications for new members to our Board of Directors, the highest volunteer leadership level within our organization.   Position: General Board Member, Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER Type: Volunteer  Start: Spring – Summer 2023   Virtual participation accepted; In-person participation preferred  Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling …

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