From The Banner · Rona Kobell · · 1m
Cromwell Valley Kilns Attract Birds and Hikers
Historic lime kilns at Cromwell Valley Park now draw birds and hikers after stabilization.
In brief
Historic lime kilns at Cromwell Valley Park now draw birds and hikers after stabilization. Cromwell Valley Park’s lime kilns, stabilized in 2015, attract birds and hikers while preserving Baltimore County’s agricultural history. Originally reported by The Banner.
Kilns Attract Birds
Hikers visit Cromwell Valley Park’s lime kilns for history and stay for birds.
“Hikers come to Cromwell Valley Park’s kilns for the history and stay for the birds”
Bird Species in Kilns
Seven woodpecker species and red-winged blackbirds flock to the kilns area.
Kilns Stabilized
Jim Kelly stabilized crumbling lime kilns with $300,000 from the France-Merrick Foundation.
Historic Kilns
The lime kilns date back to 1785 and were built by the Risteau, Jenifer, and Shanklin families.
Kilns and Fox Kits
Fox kits have been seen nesting in the kilns, attracting photographers.
Park Construction
Cromwell Valley Park’s road widening project will continue until January 2027.
History Programs
Volunteers host history nights and birding programs at the park.
Kilns as Historical Reminder
The kilns remind visitors of Baltimore County’s agricultural past before modern development.
The big picture
Cromwell Valley Park’s lime kilns, stabilized in 2015, attract birds and hikers while preserving Baltimore County’s agricultural history.
