2016 McHarg Award Winner Announced!
VPC presented Ellen Harvey Kelly its prestigious McHarg Award at its annual meeting on May 12 at St. Thomas Church in Owings Mills. Ellie Kelly is a dedicated land conservationist who has worked for over [...]
Previous Event – 2016 Calcutta
Many thanks to the Old Line Society along with Justin and Jeremy Batoff for hosting the 2016 Calcutta, with proceeds going to the VPC. All VPC "Young Associates" members were able to purchase tickets at [...]
VPC Announces NEW “Young Associate” Membership Level!
First meeting of the Young Associates Steering Committee VPC is pleased to announce a new "young associates" membership level (up to $50) to engage the next generation of conservation minded leaders who [...]
Art for Land’s Sake 2015 (art show and sale)
Art for Land's Sake - Huge Success!! Many thanks to our sponsors, artists, venue hosts, Howie & Megan Wolfe, volunteers and Art for Land's Sake committee for another successful event! The rain and threat of [...]
2015 McHarg Award Winner Announced!
The Valleys Planning Council presented Phillip W. Worrall its prestigious McHarg Award at its annual meeting on May 12, 2015 at St. Thomas Church in Owings Mills. Worrall is a Principal Emeritus of GWWO Architects. [...]
VALLEYS PLANNING COUNCIL NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Valleys Planning Council is pleased to announce Elizabeth Buxton as its next executive director. "Liz" assumed the position on March 2 and replaces Teresa Moore who has served in that position for the past ten years. Teresa will continue to assist VPC [...]
Update on Proposed Major Subdivision on JCC Site
In late November, representatives from the Greater Greenspring Association and VPC met with the attorney representing the Associated Jewish Charities (AJC) in the 56-lot subdivision proposed for the Jewish Community Center (JCC) site on Garrison Forest Road. At [...]
Cleaner Waters for Baltimore County
As part of the pollution diet mandated to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore County is coming up with plans to improve water quality in local streams. Please join county staff on November 17 at [...]
Community Opposes JCC Plans for 56 Homes on Garrison Forest Road
Darryl Putty, Project Manager with Baltimore County's Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections, explains the development plan approval process at the October 6, 2014 Community Input Meeting on the Associated Jewish Charities proposed [...]
Candidates Vie for Votes in County’s Third District
The Baltimore County Farm Bureau hosted a candidates forum on April 25, allowing residents to hear the viewpoints of the sitting Third District Councilman, Todd Huff (R), and two challengers: Wade Kach (R) and Laurie [...]