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April 2021
Spring Native Plant Sale
Pre-order and day-of shopping options available! This fundraiser supports the environmental activities of Potomac Valley Audubon Society including The Monarch Alliance Monarch Waystation Grant Program! Online pre-order: April 21 - May 8 Click here to preview the great native plants we are offering. Select your plants & pay via our online order form. Mark your calendar for the pick-up date: Saturday, May 22 from 10am - 2pm at Sunny Meadows Garden Center. Look for the Audubon and Monarch Alliance signs…
Find out more »May 2021
CANCELLED – Mother’s Day Bird Walk at Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, HOWEVER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Trip Leader: Sandy Sagalkin This event is free and open to the public, however, in order to follow the best practice guidelines, registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required and limited to 12 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify admin@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend). Outdoor only (no bathrooms will be available) Masks must be…
Find out more »Late Spring Wildflower/Plant Walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve
Wildflower Walk Leader: Kathy Bilton This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required and limited to 8 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required and limited to 8 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify adultprograms@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend) Outdoor only Masks must be worn when in a close group setting Respect the 6 feet+ apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible If you are sick or have been sick within…
Find out more »‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
This walk's registration was full, however we have now opened three additional spaces. Going forward, registration for Beth Poole's 'Third Wednesday' Bird Walks will now allow 12 participants. Masks and physical distancing will still be observed. Please contact Krista Hawley at AdultPrograms@PotomacAudubon.org if you are having difficulties registering. PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required…
Find out more »Nature Journaling Gathering at Ferry Hill Plantation
Field Journaling Guide: Joy Bridy PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Everyone is welcome to join this free, outdoor nature journaling gathering, regardless of their journaling experience. However, registration is required and limited to 10 participants; please register below. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Outdoor only – gathering will take place at Ferry Hill Plantation Masks must be worn when in close physical contact Respect the 6 feet apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible Participants must bring their own ‘tools’ (pencil(s) and journal/pad…
Find out more »Weed Warrior Training
Become a PVAS Weed Warrior! If you want to volunteer at our nature preserves, but can’t make it to the scheduled volunteer workdays, this training is for you! Our Land & Conservation Manager - KC Walters - will lead this PVAS Weed Warrior Certification training. Certified Weed Warriors will be given the knowledge and the tools needed to tackle invasive species at the preserves on their own schedules. Plus, they will be connected with other Weed Warriors to work together.…
Find out more »Cool Spring Nature Preserve Volunteer Workday
Join us for a volunteer workday at beautiful Cool Spring! PVMN Volunteer Service Hours Eligible • Pre-registration is required and limited to 5 volunteers Bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable! Also, please note the following measures we are taking to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Pre-registration is required. In addition to helping us manage our volunteer numbers, registering also allows KC to contact volunteers directly in event of a weather…
Find out more »June 2021
Bird Walk at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
Trip Leaders: Lynne Wiseman & John Young This event is free and open to the public, registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required and limited to 10 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify admin@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend). Outdoor only (no bathrooms will be available) Masks must be worn – there is currently a federal mandate that masks are required in indoor and outdoor activities on…
Find out more »‘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 required and limited to 12 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required and limited to 12 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify adultprograms@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend) Outdoor only We encourage that masks be worn when in a group setting Respect the 6 feet+ apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible If you are sick or have been sick within the…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Nature Journaling Gathering at Cool Spring Preserve
Field Journaling Guides: Carolyn Duckworth & Joy Bridy PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Everyone is welcome to join this free, outdoor nature journaling gathering, regardless of their journaling experience. However, registration is required and limited to 10 participants; please register below. PVAS is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our community. In order to do this, we are implementing the following WV State Guidelines for this gathering. Please read them carefully and contact Krista Hawley at AdultPrograms@PotomacAudubon.org if you have any questions:…
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