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Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. This is a self-guided event. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! […] 
Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. This is a self-guided event. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! […] |
6 events,
Nocturnal Animals Camp (entering grades 4-6) This special evening camp theme will explore the nocturnal animals that call our preserve home! Campers will learn about the adaptations needed for animals to survive at night. Groups will embark on night hikes to look for and listen for signs of nocturnal animals. At the Yankauer location, campers will learn how professionals mist-net […]
Nocturnal Animals Camp (entering grades 4-6) This special evening camp theme will explore the nocturnal animals that call our preserve home! Campers will learn about the adaptations needed for animals to survive at night. Groups will embark on night hikes to look for and listen for signs of nocturnal animals. At the Yankauer location, campers will learn how professionals mist-net […] 
Campfires and Crypids Camp (entering grades 7-12) Ever wonder what goes bump in the night at your favorite nature preserve? Join us for campfires and cryptids, a summer camp all about learning and celebrating West Virginia's cool cryptids and campfire stories. Campers will be able to explore and answer questions like: Is a Mothman a mammal or an insect? What […]
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
6 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
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Come celebrate Independence Day with PVAS by marching in the Shepherdstown 4th of July parade. The parade will form on Church Street, then proceed down German Street to Princess Street and end there. Find us along Church Street any time after 10:30. If you have trouble finding us, ask one of the parade coordinators for help. Bring your binoculars, PVAS […] |
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Join Amy for free, kid-friendly nature activities in our community! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. PVAS education volunteers and Master Naturalists may sign up to volunteer at these events here. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon […] |
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Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Could you navigate the terrain using a handmade compass? Or forage for food and build a fire to stay warm? Could you build a shelter or tend to an injury? Survival requires using your body and mind and being part of a strong team! […] 
Dirt and Muck Camp (entering grades 1-6) Join PVAS for a week of digging deep into the stuff that makes up our fantastic earth. We will get into the roots of decomposition and compost to understand how the FBI soil agents (Fungi, Bacteria, and Invertebrates) are the backbones of our home planet. And while we’re down in the mud, we […] 
Ultimate Survivor Camp (entering grades 7-12) If you're lost in the woods what do you do? Come to Ultimate Survivor Camp to find out! This camp is a more intense version of our Survivor Camp, and is designed for older youth. Your counselor will help you learn what to do in tricky situations. Campers will learn how to avoid getting […]
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On Monday July 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm NCTC will screen the film Wings Over Water narrated by Michael Keaton in the Byrd Auditorium at the National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. Suzanne Fellows from the Federal Duck Stamp Office will be speaking before the film screening. As the glaciers retreated at the end of the […] |
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Join Bill Telfair for a morning bird walk at Rolling Ridge Conservancy! PVAS Host: Bill Telfair Free and open to the public. For anyone age 8 or older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the habitat and the bird life with others on the gorgeous trails of Rolling Ridge Conservancy, […]
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! **This volunteer workday has been canceled due to the predicted heat** PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer […] |
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! **This volunteer event has been canceled due to high temperatures.** PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays […] |
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Join Amy for free, kid-friendly nature activities in our community! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. PVAS education volunteers and Master Naturalists may sign up to volunteer at these events here. Enjoy Storytime with Ms. Amy […] |
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Join Amy for free, kid-friendly nature activities in our community! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. PVAS education volunteers and Master Naturalists may sign up to volunteer at these events here. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon […]
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! **This event was originally scheduled for 7:30am-10:00am but was changed to 3:30pm-6:00pm.** PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these […] |
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2 events,
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Could you navigate the terrain using a handmade compass? Or forage for food and build a fire to stay warm? Could you build a shelter or tend to an injury? Survival requires using your body and mind and being part of a strong team! […] 
Wild-ology Science Camp (entering grades 1-6) Are you an ultra-curious kid who always finds themselves asking questions about the natural world? Join us at our wild-ology camp where campers will be able to answer all kinds of questions just like those by looking at nature through a scientific lens. We will learn to use a microscope, use our senses to […] |
4 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […]
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Join Meg Faehl to learn how to use a DSLR camera to capture the beauty of nature! PVAS Host: Meg Faehl $10/youth (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For youth ages 10-16. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Only the child needs to be registered. Registration is required and limited to 8 participants. We invite your family to join […] |
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! **This volunteer event has been canceled due to high temperatures.** PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays […] |
3 events,
Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […]
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Join Amy for free, kid-friendly nature activities in our community! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. PVAS education volunteers and Master Naturalists may sign up to volunteer at these events here. Why are pollinators important and […] |
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Join Amy for free, kid-friendly nature activities in our community! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. PVAS education volunteers and Master Naturalists may sign up to volunteer at these events here. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon […] |
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Join Bill Telfair and Hardy Mason for a morning bird walk at Claymont Retreat Center! PVAS Host: Bill Telfair, Hardy Mason Free and open to the public. For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the bird life with others at the Claymont Retreat Center! Both […]
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Join Sonja Melander for an evening stroll to explore the nocturnal world at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. If the sky is clear, we will hike by the light of the full […]
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Join Allen Miller and Dale Kirchner for an evening stroll to explore the nocturnal world at Cacapon State Park! PVAS Host: Master Naturalists Allen Miller and Dale Kirchner Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Join us to celebrate the full moon and enjoy a silent […] |
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Appalachian Arts Camp (entering grades 1-6) Explore the rich history, folklore, and culture of the Appalachian region, at Appalachian Arts camp! Campers will have a chance to try their hand at traditional crafts like wood carving, weaving, pottery, and more. We will learn all about safe and sustainable foraging techniques and using our foraged wild edible ingredients to create something […] 
Woodland Theater Camp (entering grades 1-6) Let nature inspire you as you create and tell stories using your imagination. Design your own costumes to bring your characters to life, and turn the stage into a new world with prop making. Working together, we will create and participate in a play of our very own to perform at the end of […]
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Join Ellen for an evening potting native tree seedlings that will later be planted at PVAS preserves! PVAS Host: Ellen Kinzer Free and open to the public. For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. Recently, native tree seedlings (hundreds of them!) were […] |
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
3 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
4 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […]
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Join Amy for free, kid-friendly nature activities in our community! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. PVAS education volunteers and Master Naturalists may sign up to volunteer at these events here. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon […] |
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Join Deana for Nature Journaling! PVAS Hosts: Master Naturalist Deana Thorsell This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Pace: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe) Terrain: Earthen hiking trail with gentle, rolling hills Distance: Approximately 1 mile maximum About Deana: Being involved with PVAS for many years and participating […] |
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*Due to the impact of the excessive heat/drought conditions on the meadow, this program has been canceled.* Join us in exploring a home garden and meadow designed for native plants and pollinators! PVAS Host: Larry & Penny Stritch Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education […] |
2 events,
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Could you navigate the terrain using a handmade compass? Or forage for food and build a fire to stay warm? Could you build a shelter or tend to an injury? Survival requires using your body and mind and being part of a strong team! […]
Wild-ology Science Camp (entering grades 1-6) Are you an ultra-curious kid who always finds themselves asking questions about the natural world? Join us at our wild-ology camp where campers will be able to answer all kinds of questions just like those by looking at nature through a scientific lens. We will learn to use a microscope, use our senses to […] |
3 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
3 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
3 events,
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Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome […] |
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Celebrate Chimney Swifts in Shepherdstown during 'A Swift Night Out'! PVAS Host: KC Walters Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning purposes (All registered participants are guaranteed a sweet treat!). PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible A Swift Night Out is a […] |
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Join Master Naturalist Roy Boyle to explore a garden of carnivorous plants and learn more about the feeding and care of these amazing plants! PVAS Host: Roy Boyle Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible We will be visiting the greenhouses and […]
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Join Kathy Barylski, local moth expert, for an evening of 'mothing' at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Kathy Barylski Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Discover the marvelous world of moths from local moth expert […] |
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