This month is all about ornithology. Students will become bird experts as they study bird adaptations such as feathers, wings and beak shape. We’ll go on bird watching hikes and scavenger hunts, dissect owl pellets, and even build bird feeders from recycled materials. For the last class of the month, students will compete in the “Bird Olympics” to compare their […]
Potomac Valley Audubon Society's 41st Annual Bird Seed Sale Fill your feeders with high-quality seed and suet to feed our 'wild' friends all winter long! Proceeds from this sale support PVAS's educational programs, conservation initiatives, and nature preserves. We've once again partnered with our friends at Sunny Meadows Garden Center to offer everything from songbird food to suet designed especially […]
Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, Potluck Lunch and Silent Auction The purpose of the gathering is to briefly conduct PVMN business, honor our new graduates, and recognize Master Naturalists who have achieved 5-year and 10-years of active membership as well as socialize with others and, of course, eat! Registering for this event helps us plan accordingly, please register below. […]
This month is all about using the scientific method to conduct experiments. Students will see the scientific method in action while we conduct an experiment tapping trees to see which produce the most sugar water. Next, the students will make their own observations in nature and develop their own questions in order to design their own experiments to conduct. At […]
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Mary Lynn Robinson, Certified Master Naturalist! Presenter: Mary Lynn Robinson PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This in-person program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. Presentation Description - Join Mary Lynn for her program, Fox in the Henhouse. Mary Lynn has observed four Red Fox families that have taken […]
PVAS Trip Leaders: Bill Telfair & Scot DeGraf This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Children are welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills. We are very excited to be able to offer bird […]
This month is all about using the scientific method to conduct experiments. Students will see the scientific method in action while we conduct an experiment tapping trees to see which produce the most sugar water. Next, the students will make their own observations in nature and develop their own questions in order to design their own experiments to conduct. At […]
Join Beth Poole on a monthly bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public. Anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills. Children 12+ are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. The trails […]
Let’s learn about one of our favorite preserve dwellers, the beaver! We will look for beaver evidence and learn about beaver behavior. Then, we will see if we can tell what our beavers, Beau and Brenda have been up to lately! $15 per child (members receive 10% discount) Friday, February 17 AM Session: 9:30 - 11:00am PM Session: 1:00 - […]
Let’s learn about one of our favorite preserve dwellers, the beaver! We will look for beaver evidence and learn about beaver behavior. Then, we will see if we can tell what our beavers, Beau and Brenda have been up to lately! $15 per child (members receive 10% discount) Friday, February 17 AM Session: 9:30 - 11:00am PM Session: 1:00 - […]
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