Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a 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 be held in the upstairs classroom in the main building at Cool Spring Preserve. Dress in comfortable clothes, bring along drinking water and eat dinner before […]
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Trip Leaders: Joette Borzik & Christine Densmore Join PVAS on a Early Summer Bird Walk at the USGS Fish Health Lab property! Our expert birders are offering regular walks at the Fish Health Lab property and are excited with what it has to offer! The size is not excessively large, but the bird species are diverse and the quality of the […]
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Instructor: Carolyn Duckworth PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join Carolyn's morning workshop; Introduction to Naturalist Field Journals. Learn techniques to begin or diversify your field journaling, and follow in the footsteps of Joseph Grinnell and John Muir. Field journals have long been used by naturalists to record regular observations of the natural world. Such detailed information, which may include species counts, illustrations, weather […]
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PVAS Host: Chip Hussion Stop by and see Mr. Hussion's active and successful Purple Martin Colony. There should be some recent hatchlings along with many eggs. Adults will be flying around feeding and greeting visitors. Please feel free to stop by anytime between 10 am - 12 noon on Saturday, June 2. Mr. Hussion has 26 nesting cavities […]
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Instructor: Carolyn Duckworth PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join Carolyn's afternoon workshop; In-depth Field Journaling. Deepen your field journal practice with two classic drawing techniques, simple visual cues, and combining the visual with words. The drawing techniques help you relax your mind so you can record observations more accurately. Results can be hilarious, yet they reveal details you don’t ordinarily see. Use visual […] |
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PVAS invites you to spend an afternoon overlooking the Potomac River at the home of Skip Adkins, next to the Bavarian Inn. Enjoy a variety of wines, gourmet savories, and sweets in this architecturally unique home. Held rain or shine! All proceeds support PVAS programs. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by May 22. We hope to see you there! Make a […] |
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Join Susan Loonsk for this unique workshop where participants will be introduced to Ecopsychology concepts through experiencing nature and art. Students will gain a basic understanding of some of the concepts of Ecopsychology and how to connect self to nature through expressive activities. Participants can expect an overview of what is Ecopsychology, a guided grounding meditation, an earth walk and […]
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Free for PVAS members and volunteers, but please register. PVAS members and volunteers are invited to our Annual dinner at the Yankauer Nature Preserve. This is PVAS's way of saying "thank-you" for your support over the past year. Dinner is on us! The event will kick off at 6:00 PM with a short business meeting where we […] |
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PVAS Trip Leader: Deb Hale Join birding expert Deb Hale for a summer bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship in nearby Loudoun Co., VA on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 am. The Center is located at 11661 Harpers Ferry Road (VA Route 671), a couple of miles south of Route 340 and just opposite the Neersville […]
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Contact: Nancy Kirschbaum nancyk500@comcast.net or 304-268-8050 Registration Required: https://www.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/?event=shenandoah-birdwatching&event_date=2018-06-13 Local PVAS Bird Trip leaders, Nancy and Elliot Kirschbaum, are acting as birding guides during the Shenandoal Riverkeepers River Palooza Birdwatching Trip on Wednesday, June 13. This is a fun, gentle 5 mile float geared for all levels of paddlers and birders. Beginners are welcome! Join your Shenandoah Riverkeeper for a gentle and […] |
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2 events,The Potomac Valley Master Naturalists are excited to be hosting the 9th Annual WV Master Naturalist Annual Conference this summer at Cacapon State Park. Events will begin Friday, June 15 at 11:30 and continue through Sunday, June 17 at noon. Each day will be filled with educational and adventurous opportunities from an Interpretive River Float to workshops including Native Bees: […] The Potomac Valley Master Naturalists are excited to be hosting the 9th Annual WV Master Naturalist Annual Conference this summer at Cacapon State Park. Events will begin Friday, June 15 at 11:30 and continue through Sunday, June 17 at noon. Each day will be filled with educational and adventurous opportunities from an Interpretive River Float to workshops including Native Bees: […] |
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Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled 'Third Wednesday' bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve's 12 acres is home to much wildlife. Species likely to be seen at this time will include Yellow Breasted Chats, Yellow Warblers, Red Bellied Woodpecker, […]
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Instructor: Susan Brookreson PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join Susan's Art Inspired by Nature: Mandala Watercolor Workshop. This will be an evening of art, nature, creativity and fun! A mandala is an ancient, universal art form. It is circular in format; Mandala means circular in Sanskrit. Nature will be the inspiration for the creation of these mandalas. Mandala shapes in nature include flowers, […] |
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Join Sandy Sagalkin for a summer bird walk at the Final Attack Trail/Otto Farm at Antietam National Battlefield. The walk will take place on Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 a.m. and will last about 2.5 to 3 hours. Participants should meet at Burnside Bridge parking area on the Antietam National Battlefield.To get to the Burnside Bridge parking area, from Sharpsburg, head northeast […]
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Trip Leader: Sandy Sagalkin Register Here: http://www.hagerstownmd.org/776/Birdwatching The Potomac Valley Audubon is cosponsoring, along with the City of Hagerstown and the Washington County Bird Club, a bird walk on Sunday, June 24. Local birding expert, Sandy Sagalkin, is leading the bird walk. Meet Mr. Sagalkin at Hagerstown's Kiwanis Park at 8:00. The walk is free, however pre-registration is strongly encouraged. If […] |
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