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March 2019
Natural History Workshop: Residential Native Meadow Establishment and Evolution
Workshop Instructor: Rita Hennessy PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Please register below. Rita Hennessy began native meadow establishment and restoration efforts on her property after house construction in 2012. Rita will share her 6 year experience as a novice horticulturalist. This workshop will focus on native meadow establishment, types of meadows and holistic approaches, maintenance, and dealing with invasives. Rita’s property includes a two acre open meadow, and a one acre orchard, surrounded by…
Find out more »April 2019
Natural History Workshop: Birding 101
Classroom Sessions: Thursday evenings April 11, 18, 25 & May 2. Field Trips: Saturday mornings April 13, 20, 27 & May 4. Birding 101 instructors include Wil Hershberger, Lynne Wiseman, Nancy Kirschbaum and Carol Winckler Registration is required, please register below. PVMN Re-cert Hours Eligible Birding 101 is tailored for beginning birders. It utilizes both classroom sessions and field trips to teach everything from bird identification to field etiquette to birding techniques and resources. The course is taught by local…
Find out more »Natural History Workshop: Art-To-Earth, Inc presents: The Chakras & Earth
Workshop Instructor: Susan Loonsk PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Registration is required. Please register below. This workshop has been rescheduled from its original date of March 9. Connect yourself to earth using the Chakras. Learn how the 7 major energy points in the body (or Chakras) correspond to different aspects of nature. You will make a Chakra Wall Art Piece to take home This hands -on workshop explores Ecopsychology concepts through nature and art activities. No Art experience necessary and supplies are…
Find out more »Natural History Workshop: Composting Myths and Addressing Common Problems
Instructors: Melanie Files and Rick Lowman PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Please register below. Melanie and Rick, certified Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners and Master Composters, are excited to bring their years of experience and knowledge to the PVAS community. This hands-on workshop aims to help shred the myths about composting and provide answers to composting myths and common problems so that you can find the best solutions for your situation. In addition, Rick and…
Find out more »June 2019
Workshop: Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Class
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have earned the standard first aid and CPR certificate. The certification is through the Emergency Care Safety Institute (ECSI) and the local vendor is Emergency Training Resource (ETR) The course will cover: Recognition and care for injuries including wounds and muscle, bone, and joint injuries. Recognition and care for medical and environmental emergencies including loss of consciousness, heart attack, stroke, seizure, poisoning, bites/stings, heat and cold emergencies, breathing and cardiac emergencies, The use of automated external…
Find out more »September 2019
Natural History Workshop: Art to Earth; An Ecopsychology Workshop
Workshop Instructor: Susan Loonsk PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Registration is required. Please register below. Join Susan Loonsk for this unique workshop where participants will engage in Ecopsychology concepts through nature and art activities. Students will experience many concepts of Ecopsychology by connecting self to nature through expressive activities. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of Ecopsychology ideas , and participate in guided meditations, earth walks and an indoor art project. This workshop is open to the public and no prior…
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