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. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
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. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
Join us for a turtle-filled morning at the Case Nature Center! 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 Connect with the amazing animals at the Case Nature Center/Cool Spring Preserve! Watch Willow the Wood turtle, Scute the Box turtle, and the […]
Join KC for a tree planting at Stauffer's Marsh! PVAS Host: KC Walters PVMN Volunteer Service Hours Eligible • Registration is required. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult participant. **This event is cancelled due to forecasted frigid temps.** Fall is the best time to plant native trees! We have 20 small trees (>2ft tall) […]
Join us on a journey through nature’s ever-changing landscape with Trail Trekkers! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $10/child and $10/adult who is not accompanying a child. (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Adult caregivers may attend for free and without registering themselves. Registration is required for all others […]
Turn Invasives into Art by the Fire! PVAS Host: Ellen Kinzer $10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for all participants 3 years old and older and is limited to 20 participants. Join Ellen and Amy for a cozy, family-friendly wreath-making workshop at Cool Spring Preserve! […]
Join Carlo and Heather for a morning bird walk! PVAS Host: Carlo Olivares, Heather Walsh Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Stroll with the birds and other PVAS bird enthusiasts at the USGS center in Leetown! Birders of all experience […]
Join PVAS's family and friends as we walk in the Shepherdstown's Annual Christmas Parade! The parade will start at 10:00 am. We will gather on Church Street in Shepherdstown at 9:30 am. Just look for the PVAS banner and friendly faces! This year's Christmas parade is again being organized by the Shepherdstown Rotary Club. The goal is to help mark […]
Step into the enchanting world of the forest with our immersive storytime adventure! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for families with children. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required Step into the enchanting world of the forest with our immersive storytime adventure! Each month, we’ll gather in […]
We recently expanded the parking lot at Eidolon and now volunteers are needed to help with the finishing touches! PVAS Host: KC Walters 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 to attend, as long as […]
Join us on a journey through nature’s ever-changing landscape with Trail Trekkers! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $10/child and $10/adult who is not accompanying a child. (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Adult caregivers may attend for free and without registering themselves. Registration is required for all others […]
Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society community science tradition for over 100 years! Host: Mark Abdy, Washington County Bird Club This event is FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, please email Mark Abdy. Get engaged with community science! Birders of all experiences can support research to better understand the trends and health of […]
Potomac Valley Audubon Society's 43rd Annual Birdseed Sale! Fill your feeders with high-quality seed and suet to feed our 'wild' friends all winter long! Proceeds from this sale support PVAS's educational programs, conservation initiatives, and nature preserves. We've once again partnered with our friends at Sunny Meadows Garden Center to offer everything from songbird food to suet designed especially for […]
Join Bob for special restoration work at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Bob Schwartz PVMN Volunteer Service Hours Eligible • Registration is required. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult participant. Come help us get rid of invasive plants! Bob Schwartz, will lead volunteers in removing invasives from the landscape while teaching about the different […]
Join Sonja for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon! 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 […]
Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society community science tradition for over 100 years! PVAS Host: Bob Dean This event is FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible **Due to a declining weather forecast, this event that was originally scheduled for Sunday, December 15, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 17.** Get engaged […]
This program has been canceled due to low enrollment in Wellness Walks over the past several months. To better serve our community, we want to understand what you’re looking for in future Wellness Walks. You can complete this survey to share your preferences and ideas with us! Join Ellen Murphy for a lively walk! PVAS Host: Ellen Murphy Free and […]
Join Potomac Valley Master Naturalists to learn about the program! PVAS Host: Potomac Valley Master Naturalists Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is not required Are you passionate about the natural world and eager to make a difference in your community? Join us for a festive Holiday Party and Open House for the Potomac […]
Join Bill Telfair for a morning bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Bill Telfair 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. Join trip leader Bill Telfair for a bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! Anyone with an interest […]
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. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
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. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
Embrace the dawn of winter together with a peaceful walk and warm drinks as we welcome the solstice sunrise. PVAS Host: Sonja Melander $10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for all participants 3 and over and limited to 15 participants. We will gather in the […]
Join Potomac Valley Master Naturalists to learn about the program! PVAS Host: Potomac Valley Master Naturalists Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is not required Are you passionate about the natural world and eager to make a difference in your community? Come and join us for an hour for information about the Potomac Valley […]