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Online tickets are sold out! You can still send in your RSVP by mail. Contact Ellen at Ellen@PotomacAudubon.org with questions. Join PVAS for its annual spring fundraiser event, at Long Meadow Farm. This site is situated on 100 acres of permanently protected farmland in Shepherdstown, WV. Explore beautiful gardens while enjoying sweeping mountain views and a delicious champagne brunch at […] |
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Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […] 
Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6) Summer is the time for outdoor exploration! Join us for a week of all of our favorite nostalgic camp activities. We will go on hikes, build forts in the woods, make crafts, play games, and make new friends along the way. This camp theme is designed to be more unstructured than the other themed weeks, […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […]
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Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Docents Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit us at the Case Nature Center! Meet our friendly docents, who are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Eidolon Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are […] |
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Come explore the wonders of nature with us! 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 - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […] |
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Join Master Naturalist Andrea Diggs for a walk full of wings and wonder, exploring butterflies at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Andrea Diggs This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit […] |
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See Art from the Outside—Look Out from the Inside! PVAS Host: Clare Chesnavage This is a fee-based program. $25/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Discover the magic of painted screens—functional works of art inspired […]
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Join Master Naturalists Deana Thorsell and Noah Alcantara for Nature Journaling! PVAS Host: Deana Thorsell, Noah Alcantara This is a free/donation-based program. 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 At Yankauer Preserve, late spring and early summer are excellent times to […] |
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Earth Art Camp (entering grades 1-6) Campers will let their creativity run wild at Earth Art Camp! At this camp, we will use our creative energy to create music, sculpture, paintings, and writing! All the while, taking inspiration from one of our greatest teachers, nature! Campers will be challenged to create their own art “kit” from nature, including paintbrushes and […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […] 
Eco-Careers Camp (entering grades 7-12) This camp is all about exploring outdoor and environmental careers! Your middle or high school student will meet professionals in their fields, including a freshwater biologist, a science teacher, a herpetologist, and a forester. We will explore all of these career options, and more, while also learning naturalist skills, like how to use a field […] |
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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. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the habitat and the bird life with others on the […]
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Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Docents Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit us at the Case Nature Center! Meet our friendly docents, who are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […]
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This program was canceled due to low registration. Join Sonja for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. There is a […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […]
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Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Carolina wren, a bird commonly observed at Cool Spring Preserve in June! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander $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 16 participants. […] |
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Join us with our partners at Cacapon Institute and Experience Learning for a teacher workshop! PVAS Host: WV Outdoor Learning Network Initiative Free and open to the public. Workshop is designed for teachers grades 4-9, however all teachers from WV counties in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed are welcome. Registration is required and limited to 30 participants. Join us June 12–13 […]
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Come explore the wonders of nature with us! 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 - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are […] |
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This program has been canceled. Join Chrissy Lewin for a special yoga fundraiser at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Chrissy Lewin $50/person. For ages 14 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 25 participants. Breathe deeply, move mindfully, and give back to nature at our Yoga Fundraiser at Yankauer Nature Preserve. […] |
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Join Bob and the members of the Windflower Garden Club for the start of a garden remodel project at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Bob Schwartz and Lily Davis Free and open to the public. For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible Thanks to grant funding from […] |
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Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […] 
Rocks n' Reptiles (entering grades 1-6) This year we are combining two of our most popular topics to investigate at camp, rocks and reptiles! We will spend the week exploring and learning about Rocks n’ Reptiles through many fun, hands-on activities. To investigate rocks, campers will learn about the geology of our local karst region by hearing from a geology […] |
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Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Docents Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit us at the Case Nature Center! Meet our friendly docents, who are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about […] |
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Join Bill Telfair for a morning bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Bill Telfair This is a free/donation-based program 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 is […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […] |
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Come explore the wonders of nature with us! 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 - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […]
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Join Ellen Murphy for a lively walk! PVAS Host: Ellen Murphy 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. This program has a minimum of 5 participants. Join us for our Wellness Walk at Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve, a 46-acre wetland preserve […] |
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Join us to learn about volunteer opportunities with PVAS! PVAS Host: PVAS Staff Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 30 participants. PVMN Continuing Education and Volunteer Credit Eligible Are you interested in volunteering with PVAS this year? Whether you’re a longtime volunteer […] |
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Join Master Naturalist Andrea Diggs for a walk full of wings and wonder, exploring butterflies at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Andrea Diggs This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit […] |
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Earth Art Camp (entering grades 1-6) Campers will let their creativity run wild at Earth Art Camp! At this camp, we will use our creative energy to create music, sculpture, paintings, and writing! All the while, taking inspiration from one of our greatest teachers, nature! Campers will be challenged to create their own art “kit” from nature, including paintbrushes and […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […] |
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Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Docents Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit us at the Case Nature Center! Meet our friendly docents, who are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about […]
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Become a PVAS Weed Warrior! PVAS Host: KC Walters 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 Continuing Education Credit Eligible If you want to volunteer at our nature preserves, but can’t make it to the scheduled volunteer workdays, this […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are […] |
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Come explore the wonders of nature with us! 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 - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […]
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Join Master Naturalist Allen Miller for an evening walk to observe, enjoy, and learn about fireflies! PVAS Host: Allen Miller This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Celebrate the magic of ‘firefly season’ with an evening firefly […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […] |
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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 […] |
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Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6) Summer is the time for outdoor exploration! Join us for a week of all of our favorite nostalgic camp activities. We will go on hikes, build forts in the woods, make crafts, play games, and make new friends along the way. This camp theme is designed to be more unstructured than the other themed weeks, […] 
Sensational Senses (entering grades K-1) Engage and explore with your senses in the great outdoors! Campers participating in this half-day camp will be engaged in activities designed to heighten sensory awareness. Can you smell the flowers around you? Taste the sweet tartness of an edible wild berry? Hear and mimic the sounds of wild birds? Touch the bark of a […] 
CIT Retreat (entering grades 7-12, for 2025 summer CITs) Kick back and relax at this CIT (Counselor-in-Training) only camp. That’s right, no campers, just CITs! During this week of camp, CITs will engage in hands-on training and activities to develop and hone their leadership skills, including group management, problem-solving, and effective communication, to help make them the best future counselors […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Eidolon Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are […]
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Join us for a training session for our new volunteer position, Animal Ambassador Caretakers, led by Amy Thomas at the Case Nature Center at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible This engaging session is designed […] |
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Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Docents Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit us at the Case Nature Center! Meet our friendly docents, who are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Mason Zeller 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 to attend, as long as they are accompanied […]
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Join Ellen Murphy for a lively walk! PVAS Host: Ellen Murphy 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. This program has a minimum of 5 participants. Join us for our Wellness Walk at Sweet Run State Park, Virginia’s newest state park, […] |
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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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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 Master Naturalist Andrea Diggs for a walk full of wings and wonder, exploring butterflies at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Andrea Diggs This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit […] |
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