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September 2019
Forest Bathing at Eidolon
Join local arborist Shawn Walker of Trees 101 for a forest bathing walk at Eidolon Nature Preserve. "Forest bathing" originates from a Japanese practice called shinrin-yoku, which means "taking in the forest." This will be a slow paced, mindful time spent in the woods and an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world. There will be a short hike at the beginning and end but very little physical activity overall, with plenty of time to just sit and be. Light…
Find out more »November 2019
Owl Banding Field Trip to South Mountain Banding Station
PVAS Trip Leader: To Be Announced PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Registration is required for this event. Please register below. This event is free and open to the public, however, a donation of $5 or $10 per person to the South Mountain Owl Banding station is suggested. This donation will help support the station’s work and can be made upon arrival at the banding station. Join PVAS on one of two annual Owl Banding field trips to watch expert and licensed bander,…
Find out more »November Field Trip to Residential Native Meadow
Field Trip Leader: Rita Hennessy PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Please register below. Join Rita for an educational morning at her residential native meadow. Stroll around her meadow paths to learn how native meadows can provide winter cover for birds and insects as well as discussing the big question: to mow or not to mow? She will focus on the establishment of her meadow, the meadow cycle through the seasons and how it has…
Find out more »Saw-Whet Owl Banding Station Field Trip
Trip Leader: Bob Dean PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Registration is required and limited to 12 people. Please register below. Join Bob Dean at his Saw-Whet Owl Banding Station for his annual Banding Field Trips. Sign up for this wonderful opportunity to see first hand how local birding expert, Bob Dean, catches, bands and releases Saw-Whet Owls. The group will meet at the Martin's Food (formerly Shop n' Save) parking lot in Hedgesville on Saturday, November 2 at 6:00 pm. The…
Find out more »Saw-Whet Owl Banding Station Field Trip
Trip Leader: Bob Dean PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Registration is required and limited to 12 people. Please register below. Join Bob Dean at his Saw-Whet Owl Banding Station for his annual Banding Field Trips. Sign up for this wonderful opportunity to see first hand how local birding expert, Bob Dean, catches, bands and releases Saw-Whet Owls. The group will meet at the Martin's Food (formerly Shop n' Save) parking lot in Hedgesville on Sunday, November 3 at 5:00 pm. The…
Find out more »Owl Banding Field Trip to South Mountain Banding Station
PVAS Trip Leader: To Be Announced PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Registration is required for this event. Please register below. This event is free and open to the public, however, a donation of $5 or $10 per person to the South Mountain Owl Banding station is suggested. This donation will help support the station’s work and can be made upon arrival at the banding station. Join PVAS on one of two annual Owl Banding field trips to watch expert and licensed bander,…
Find out more »January 2020
Winter Nature Walk at Stauffer’s Marsh
Trip Leader: Steve Hartman Winter Nature Walks are an excellent way to get outside and enjoy some winter fresh air and Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve offers many treasures this time of year! This walk is free and open to the public, however registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Participants will meet in the parking area at the north end of the Marsh at 9:00 am. The Preserve is located in Back Creek Valley, one-half mile south of Shanghai, on…
Find out more »February 2020
Winter Nature Walk at Stauffer’s Marsh
Trip Leader: Steve Hartman Winter Nature Walks are an excellent way to get outside and enjoy some winter fresh air and Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve offers many treasures this time of year! This walk is free and open to the public, however registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Participants will meet in the parking area at the north end of the Marsh at 9:00 am. The Preserve is located in Back Creek Valley, one-half mile south of Shanghai, on…
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