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  • October Outdoor School: Not-So Creepy Crawlies

    October Outdoor School: Not-So Creepy Crawlies
    Cool Spring Preserve 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, United States

    October's Theme: Not-So Creepy Crawlies PVAS Educator: Ellie George $200/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. Join us this October […]

  • 2026 Online Auction

    The online auction is back again! Browse our selection of high-quality goods & services being offered at this year. Bid early & bid often! All proceeds go directly to PVAS! Click here to go to the auction website! How to Browse: On Bidding Owl, click on a specific category you are interested in or click "All" to see everything we […]

  • CANCELED | School’s Out Day Camp: Election Day Camp at Yankauer Nature Preserve

    Yankauer Nature Preserve 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, United States

    This event was canceled due to low registration. Election Day Camp (Grades 1-6) Join us for a special "Election Day" School's Out Camp session! We will spend the day outdoors doing all of our favorite camp activities, like hiking, crafting, and fort time. Campers will also participate in a mock election, and vote for the animal puppet of their choice […]

  • CANCELED | School’s Out Day Camp: Election Day Camp at Cool Spring Preserve

    Cool Spring Preserve 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, United States

    This event was canceled due to low registration. Election Day Camp (Grades 1-6) Join us for a special "Election Day" School's Out Camp session! We will spend the day outdoors doing all of our favorite camp activities, like hiking, crafting, and fort time. Campers will also participate in a mock election, and vote for the animal puppet of their choice […]

  • Wee Naturalists at Yankauer: Nocturnal Animals

    Yankauer Nature Preserve 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, United States

    Session Theme: Nocturnal Animals   PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). The program is designed for children ages 3–5, but welcomes curious and adventurous two-year-olds to join in the nature-based fun. Each registered child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may have up to two adults and one sibling under two years […]

  • Nature’s Palette Watercolor Workshop: Turkey

    Cool Spring Preserve 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, United States

    Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the turkey! PVAS Hosts: Lindsay Chase, Deana Thorsell $15/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 4 participants. PVMN […]

  • November Outdoor School: Shifting Seasons

    November Outdoor School: Shifting Seasons
    Cool Spring Preserve 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, United States

    November's Theme: Shifting Seasons PVAS Educator: Ellie George $150/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. In November, Outdoor School will […]

  • Peter’s Porch Dedication at Eidolon Nature Preserve

    Eidolon Nature Preserve 2146 Orleans Rd., Great Cacapon, WV, United States

    Please join us on November 7th, 1-3pm, when PVAS and partners will be dedicating “Peter’s Porch” at Eidolon Preserve in memory of past PVAS Board Member, Peter Smith, who passed away January 3, 2026. PVAS Host: Kristin Alexander Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not required. […]

  • TIME CHANGE | Saw-whet Owl Migration Field Trip

    Washington County, Maryland

    The time for this program has changed in order to increase the chance of seeing the owls! The new start time for this program is 7:30 pm. Curious about how biologists catch and study birds, especially owls? Join us for an exciting evening alongside volunteers banding saw-whet owls—a rare chance to see one of these tiny nocturnal predators up close! […]

  • Rolling Ridge Conservancy Bird Walk

    Rolling Ridge Conservancy Land 138 Tupelo Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV

    Join Bill Telfair and Master Naturalist Scot DeGraf for a morning bird walk at Rolling Ridge Conservancy! PVAS Host: Bill Telfair, Scot DeGraf This is a free/donation-based program. For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the habitat and the bird life with others on the […]