Tune in every Monday from now until the end of May for a new addition to PVAS's "Nature Now!" video series. The series includes educational videos that discuss nature topics and show children how they can explore nature in their own backyard here in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Some videos will include crafts or activities, as well as supplemental worksheets […]
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Amy tried to do a practice Spring Peeper hike last night and couldn't find or hear any peepers. She has decided to cancel the virtual event for today. She will try again next week to host a Facebook live event. Join Naturalist Amy Moore on a Virtual Cool Spring Preserve Spring Peeper Hike on Facebook Live. She’ll virtually take you […] |
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We’ll discover the many different animals hatch from eggs, then go on an egg hunt for eggs painted like real bird eggs! |
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PVAS education staff will be hosting a virtual story time |
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. This programs has sessions available for ages 5-7 and 8-12 Single child: $12 members/ $15 non-members. Join us at Yankauer Nature Preserve as we go on a wild flower scavenger hunt in search of ephemeral flowers that are only in bloom for a few weeks in […] |
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. We are working to reschedule for sometime in the fall. Instructor: Liz Goins PVMN Assistant: Joy Bridy PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This book binding workshop is open to the public, regardless of your experience; however, registration is required. Please register below. Join the Field Journal Group […]
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. We are working to creatively continue ‘virtual group’ journaling and to reschedule this monthly gathering in the fall. Field Journaling Guide: Joy Bridy Everyone is welcome to join this group, regardless of their journaling experience. However, registration is required; please register below. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible […]
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. One of the telltale sounds of early spring is the high-pitched peeping chorus of Spring Peepers, 1.5 inch long frogs that make a big sound. Join us for an evening guided hike at Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve as we learn about these wondrous amphibians and listen […] |
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2 events,Tune in every Monday from now until the end of May for a new addition to PVAS's "Nature Now!" video series. The series includes educational videos that discuss nature topics and show children how they can explore nature in their own backyard here in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Some videos will include crafts or activities, as well as supplemental worksheets […]
This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Heroes of the U.S. - Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir, & Julia "Butterfly" Hill Each year when students are home for spring break, we host "Passport to Nature" library programs at five different public libraries in Jefferson and Berkeley counties. This year’s theme is “Environmental Heroes.” Throughout […] |
2 events,Monthly Nature Journaling: April 2020 Journaling Guide: Joy Bridy Registration for this event is not required, but we encourage you to enter your contact information using the form below, so we can be in touch with future field jorunaling opportunities. Hello Field Journal Folks! Now that we’ve all gotten somewhat used to staying home, if you’re anything like me, your […]
This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Heroes of the Oceans - Ken Nedimyer & Eugenie Clark Each year when students are home for spring break, we host "Passport to Nature" library programs at five different public libraries in Jefferson and Berkeley counties. This year’s theme is “Environmental Heroes.” Throughout the week of […] |
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PVAS education staff will be hosting a virtual story time
This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Hero of the Jungle - Jane Goodall Each year when students are home for spring break, we host "Passport to Nature" library programs at five different public libraries in Jefferson and Berkeley counties. This year’s theme is “Environmental Heroes.” Throughout the week of April 6-10, children […]
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Our April Monthly Program has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Presenter: Anne Wakeford PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Anne Wakeford as she discusses West Virginia Invasive Insects, Fungi and Pathogens. Invasive insects and fungi have impacted agricultural crops, killed native trees and are beginning […]
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We invite everyone to join our April Virtual Monthly Program! This program is being held via Facebook Live on PVAS's Facebook page. Presenter: Dr. Deborah Rochefort PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This virtual event is free and available online to the public. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Deborah Rochefort as she discusses "A Brief Introduction to Viruses." Viruses – what […] |
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This workshop has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Classroom Sessions: Thursday evenings April 9, 16, 23 & 30. Field Trips: Saturday mornings April 11, 18, 25 & May 2. Registration is required, please register below. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Birding 101 is tailored for beginning birders. It utilizes both classroom sessions and field trips […]
This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Hero of Kenya - Wangari Maathai Each year when students are home for spring break, we host "Passport to Nature" library programs at five different public libraries in Jefferson and Berkeley counties. This year’s theme is “Environmental Heroes.” Throughout the week of April 6-10, children can […] |
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. You Can Be a Hero of the Environment! Each year when students are home for spring break, we host "Passport to Nature" library programs at five different public libraries in Jefferson and Berkeley counties. This year’s theme is “Environmental Heroes.” Throughout the week of April 6-10, […] |
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Trip Leaders: Heather Walsh and Doug Pifer This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join PVAS on a Spring Bird Walk at the USGS Fish Health Lab property! Our expert birders are offering regular walks at […]
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Wildflower Walk Leaders: Mary Duke, Wanda Miller and Kathy Bilton PVMN Continuing Education Re-Cert Eligible This two-hour walk is free and open to the public; however, registration is strongly encouraged. Join Mary Duke, Wanda Miller and Kathy Bilton, for a spring ephemeral wildflower walk at Yankauer […] |
3 events,Tune in every Monday from now until the end of May for a new addition to PVAS's "Nature Now!" video series. The series includes educational videos that discuss nature topics and show children how they can explore nature in their own backyard here in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Some videos will include crafts or activities, as well as supplemental worksheets […] |
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This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled ‘Third Wednesday’ bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot […]
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This workshop has been cancelled in our effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Wildflower Walk Leader: Rodney Dever PVMN Continuing Education Re-Cert Eligible This two-hour walk is free and open to the public; however, registration is strongly encouraged. Join Rodney Dever, President of the Eastern Panhandle Chapter of the WV Native Plant Society, for a spring ephemeral wildflower walk! […] |
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3 events,Tune in every Monday from now until the end of May for a new addition to PVAS's "Nature Now!" video series. The series includes educational videos that discuss nature topics and show children how they can explore nature in their own backyard here in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Some videos will include crafts or activities, as well as supplemental worksheets […] |
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Join us at Yankauer Nature Preserve as we investigate what animals make their homes there. Your child will become a nature detective as they flip over logs and rocks, hunt for holes and nests in trees, and search for burrows in the ground. |
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PVAS education staff will be hosting a virtual story time |
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This bird walk has been cancelled in our effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Trip Leader: Joette Borzik Meeting Location: Mansion entrance road, where a wetland meets the access driveway (please note: this is a different location than the Big Barn entrance road). Park in the parking area before the gate. Open to anyone with an interest. Free of […] |
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3 events,Tune in every Monday from now until the end of May for a new addition to PVAS's "Nature Now!" video series. The series includes educational videos that discuss nature topics and show children how they can explore nature in their own backyard here in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. Some videos will include crafts or activities, as well as supplemental worksheets […] |
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This bird walk has been cancelled in our effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Trip Leader: Joette Borzik Meeting Location: Parking lot at boat launch (Click here to view exact location via Google Maps) Open to anyone with an interest. Free of charge, but registration is required; please register below. Join Joette Borzik for a bird walk at Shannondale […]
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2 events,Monthly Nature Journaling: May 2020 Journaling Guide: Joy Bridy Registration for this event is not required, but we encourage you to enter your contact information using the form below, so we can be in touch with future field journaling opportunities. It’s raining a deeply replenishing April rain as I sit in front of a window and ponder the sparrows taking […] |
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