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November 2018
‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled ‘Third Wednesday’ bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve’s 12 acres is home to much wildlife. Please meet by 7:00 am in the front parking lot of Cool Spring Preserve, the…
Find out more »Homeschool Adventures: What Rots?- Ages 5-7
Ages: 5-7 In this program we'll be exploring compost, fungi, worms and decomposers. This program will be science-based and includes exploring, observing, discovering, and reflecting on the program theme. Registration Information Pre-registration for this program is required. A minimum of six participants is needed to conduct the program. The instructor will cancel the program if the minimum is not reached. Fees are refundable if the program is cancelled by instructor or cancelled by parent more than one week in advance.…
Find out more »Homeschool Adventures: What Rots?- Ages 8-10
Ages: 8-10 In this program we’ll be exploring compost, fungi, worms and decomposers. This program will be science-based and includes exploring, observing, discovering, and reflecting on the program theme. Registration Information Pre-registration for this program is required. A minimum of six participants is needed to conduct the program. The instructor will cancel the program if the minimum is not reached. Fees are refundable if the program is cancelled by instructor or cancelled by parent more than one week in advance.…
Find out more »Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve Volunteer Workday
KC is seeking volunteers to lend a hand at Stauffer’s Marsh Preserve! Now is a great time to cut back woody invasive species! We have some clippers but if you can bring any additional tools, it would be greatly appreciated! Please bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable (sun wear, bug spray, hats, etc). Master Naturalists are eligible to earn volunteer hours! Please register below so we know how many…
Find out more »Wee Naturalists: Oh Deer!
Ages: 3-5 Let's learn about White-tailed deer! We'll take a look at deer bones, tracks and fur, as well as go on a hike in search of signs that deer have been there. We might even see a deer too! This program will be science-based and includes exploring, observing, discovering, and reflecting on the program theme. It will include time outside for nature exploration, so wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable for hiking and suitable for the weather. Registration Information…
Find out more »December 2018
Early Winter Bird Walk
Trip Leaders: Vicki Blazer & Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join PVAS on an Early Winter Bird Walk at the USGS Fish Health Lab property! Our expert birders are offering regular walks at the Fish Health Lab property and are excited with what it has to offer! The size is not excessively large, but the bird species are diverse and the quality of the wetland is…
Find out more »Sunny Meadows Birdseed Sale
Pileated Woodpecker © Wil Hershberger, Nature Images and Sounds Buy birdseed and other bird related products from Sunny Meadows today (on the first Saturday from December though March) and PVAS will receive 10% of the proceeds.
Find out more »Shepherdstown’s Annual Christmas Parade
Join PVAS's family and friends as we walk in the Shepherdstown's Annual Christmas Parade! The parade will be held on German Street on Saturday, December 1, starting at 10:00 am. We will gather on Church Street in Shepherdstown at 9:30 am. Just look for the PVAS banner and friendly faces! This year's Christmas parade is again being sponsored by the Shepherdstown Visitors Center and organized by the Shepherdstown Rotary Club. The goal is to help mark the Christmas season with…
Find out more »Cool Spring Nature Preserve Volunteer Workday
PVAS is looking for some energetic volunteers to remove autumn olive with KC! We have some clippers but if you can bring any additional tools, it would be greatly appreciated! Please bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable (sun wear, bug spray, hats, etc). Master Naturalists are eligible to earn volunteer hours! Please register below so we know how many volunteers to expect! Fill out my LGL form!
Find out more »Homeschool Adventures: Nature in Winter- Ages 5-7
Theme: Nature in Winter Ages: 5-7 In this program we'll learn about changes that take place in winter and how animals prepare for cold weather including hibernation, migration and adaptation. This program will be science-based and includes exploring, observing, discovering, and reflecting on the program theme. Registration Information Pre-registration for this program is required. A minimum of six participants is needed to conduct the program. The instructor will cancel the program if the minimum is not reached. Fees are refundable if…
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