News
October 2021
Trail of Bones
Bring your family to Cool Spring Preserve to take a Halloween hike on our “Trail of Bones”. After a quick introduction about IDing skulls, your group will embark on a 1/2 mile section of our trails to find hidden animal skulls and bones along the way. We challenge you to try to identify as many skulls as you can. When you finish your hike, join us for a campfire. This hike is self guided so you and your family/group can…
Find out more »Fall Bird Walk at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
Trip Leaders: Heather Walsh & Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, 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) We encourage masks be worn when in a group setting Respect the 6 feet+ apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible If…
Find out more »Nature Journaling Gathering at Stauffer’s Marsh
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 12 participants; please register below. Outdoor only Mask wearing is encouraged 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 of paper recommended, field journal if you have one) Participants may bring their own…
Find out more »Capturing Fall (Homeschool Program)
Hike with our naturalists through Cool Spring Preserve and photograph the surrounding wildlife during fall! You’ll get to borrow one of PVAS’s Nikon 35mm digital SLR cameras and become an amateur nature photographer. Please bring a flash drive or laptop to use at the end of the program for downloading your pictures onto. Age Range: 8-14 Program fee $18 members/ $23 non-members To inquire about scholarship opportunities, e-mail amy@potomacaudubon.org Every program is from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (3 hours)…
Find out more »November 2021
Babes in a Backpack
Load your little one in a backpack and join a PVAS naturalist on a hike at Cool Spring Preserve. This is a great way to explore nature with your child, get exercise and meet other parents. This hike is designed for adults with young children. Most trails are not stroller accessible, so you'll need a backpack or carrier for younger kids and non-walkers. This program is open to all, and there is no age limit for participating children. Please be…
Find out more »Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Bald Eagles of the Potomac Valley
Presenter: Randy Robinson, Instructional Systems Specialist and Producer in the Creative Resources Division – History and Partnerships Branch at the National Conservation Training Center PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Everyone is welcome to join this free event which will be presented via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84602043799?pwd=eTlrWlpTdnZvaVZSeHpkQklNQmRuQT09 The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Randy Robinson as he presents “Bald Eagles of the Potomac Valley" Join PVAS for their November Monthly Program where Randy Robinson will give us an in-depth look at the bald eagles of…
Find out more »Wellness Walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve
Wellness Walk Guide: Krista Hawley, Adult Program Coordinator This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required Outdoor only (use of an outside port-o-pot will be available) We require that everyone have a mask with them and masks will be encouraged 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
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 »Natural History Workshop: Creating Fall Wreaths with Natural Fibers
Wreath Making Workshop Leader: Amy Moore Everyone is welcome to join this family friendly workshop, however, registration is required and limited to 10 participants; please register below. Join Amy for this family friendly, fall wreath making workshop where we will use invasive plants at Cool Spring Preserve and transform them into beautiful fall decorations. The first half of the workshop will be spent identifying and collecting Oriental Bittersweet & Japanese Honey Suckle vines from the preserve while the second half…
Find out more »Bird Walk at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center
Trip Leaders: Vicki Blazer & Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, 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) We encourage masks be worn when in a group setting Respect the 6 feet+ apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible If…
Find out more »© 2021 · Potomac Valley Audubon—Website powered by The Downstream Project