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 […]
Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Ambassadors 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 […]
Let's get outside and enjoy the trails together! PVAS Host: Ellen Murphy 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 5 participants. This December, we’re exploring a local treasure with a fascinating story — Sam Michael’s Park, […]
Join us for a turtle-filled morning at the Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. While this is a free program, we encourage you to consider donating to our "Critter Care" fund to contribute to the care of our Animal Ambasadors! At the entrance, we will have a donation jar as well as a […]
Join us for a training session to learn how to teach visitors and students about our Animal Ambassadors! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. This program has a minimum of 3 participants. PVMN Continuing Education […]
Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Cedar waxwing. $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 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 4 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Join […]
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. If the sky is clear, we will hike by the light […]
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 […]
This workshop was canceled due to low registration. We will offer it again next year during warmer weather! Join Master Naturalist Bob Thompson for an introduction to map reading and orienteering! PVAS Host: Bob Thompson $5/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. This program is limited to […]
Learn how YOU can get involved in the time-honored tradition of the Christmas Bird Count this winter! PVAS Host: KC Walters Free and open to the public. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult participant. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible The Christmas Bird Count is the nation’s […]
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 […]
Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Ambassadors 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 […]
Join us to learn how to be a volunteer Animal Ambassador Caretaker! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander Free and open to the public. This program is generally for adults, although teenagers 14 years and older may attend but muct be accompanied by adults on all future volunteer shifts. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible […]
Help Us Harvest Vines and More for our Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander Free and open to the public. For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 16 participants. PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. Join us for a volunteer workday to help collect the invasive honeysuckle vines—and possibly […]
Join us for a Special Weekend Open House at the Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Ambassadors Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Drop in anytime between 9:30 AM and 3 PM to explore our interactive touch table filled with fascinating nature […]
Join us to craft festive, eco-friendly wreaths and bring holiday cheer to your home! PVAS Host: Ellen Kinzer $25/wreath (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required, as supplies are limited. Each session is limited to 8 wreaths. Create beautiful wreaths to decorate your home this holiday […]
Join us to share your love of nature and connect our community as a PVAS Ambassador. PVAS Host: Sonja Melander, Ellen Kinzer, and Erin Smaldone Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Join us for PVAS Ambassador Training, a hands-on introduction to three key volunteer roles that help […]
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 […]
Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Ambassadors 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 […]
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 […]
Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society community science tradition for over 100 years! PVAS Host: KC Walters This event is FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible Get engaged with community science! Birders of all experience can support research to better understand the trends and health of bird populations in our area. […]
Join Carlo and Heather for the Charles Town Christmas Bird Count at USGS! PVAS Host: Carlo Olivares, Heather Walsh Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Join trip leaders Carlo and Heather for a guided Christmas Bird Count experience at USGS! This […]
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 20 participants. We will gather in […]
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 […]
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. If the sky is clear, we will hike by the light […]