Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Kathy Bilton This is afree/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming the woods […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Wanda Miller 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. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest […]
Join us for a forest foraging workshop and recipe tasting! PVAS Host: Laurel Schwartz, Amy Thomas, PVAS volunteers $20/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 20 participants. This program has a minimum of 6 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible. Join us […]
Meet the new Land Management and Conservation Intern, Alexus, and join her for a “spring cleaning” of the garden beds at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer 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 It's time for the annual spring […]
Teachers - spend your day at a nature preserve and earn your Project WILD Terrestrial certification! PVAS Host: Will O'Boyle Free and open to teachers. The content of this training will be targeted to middle school teachers. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. This program has a minimum of 5 participants. PVMN Continuing […]
Come share your love of Rachel Carson and join our fan club! PVAS Host: Annie Young Free and open to the public. For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Come share your love of Rachel Carson and join our fan club! […]
A Self-Paced April Hiking Challenge! $10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required How It Works Hike the suggested routes below at each preserve or create your own route, just be sure to pass the designated Check-In sign. Cool Spring Preserve Eidolon Nature Preserve Stauffer's Marsh […]
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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Goldfinch. $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 us […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
This event has been canceled due to expected weather conditions. Join Allen for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon! PVAS Host: Allen Miller 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 15 participants. […]
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 […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
Learn and lend a hand! Join us for a volunteer workday at Yankauer to manage Spotted Lanternfly populations! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer 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 Join us for a volunteer workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve to manage […]
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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
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 […]
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Dr. Heather Walsh, Research Fish Biologist! This in-person program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. PARKING: Both Shepherdstown City parking and Shepherd University Campus parking are available. A map of city parking is here. Meters are not enforced after 6 pm. Spots along High Street are recommended. A […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
This event was canceled due to low registration. 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 […]
Spend a beautiful spring evening at Cool Spring Preserve picking up trash in celebration of WV Make it Shine! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible We will be cleaning up the remnants of the former […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Kathy Bilton This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming […]
Join James Dillon of Native Havens for an educational garden clean-up workday at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer 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 The Monarch Waystation at Cool Spring Preserve needs extra love this year! James Dillon […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Bob Schwartz This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming […]
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 […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Mary Duke This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, […]
This event has been canceled due to low registration. We hope to reschedule for another day that may work better for others' schedules! Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring’s first blooms, timed for golden hour, when soft, glowing light brings the forest to life. PVAS Host: Laurel Schwartz, Priscilla Bryant-Schoenly This is a free/donation-based program. For ages […]
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. Pre-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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
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. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 5 participants. This April, join us for a Wellness Walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve the day after […]
Join Master Naturalist Roy Boyle for a fun evening of trivia and learning! PVAS Host: Roy Boyle This is a free/donation-based program. Anyone is welcome to join in. Pre-registration is required and limited to 25 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Kahoots are best played in a group setting so we are excited to join together with fellow players over […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
Join Jessica Ramey for Nature Journaling! PVAS Host: Jessica Ramey 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 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Celebrate the burst of spring flowers and ephemeral blooms. Capture color, patterns, and the fleeting beauty of blossoms while […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Mary Duke This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming the […]
Join Bob and Heather for a morning bird walk! PVAS Host: Bob Dean, Heather Walsh This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-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 levels […]
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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Mary Duke This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
Pre-order and day-of shopping options available! This fundraiser supports the Monarch Waystation grant program and educational activities of The Monarch Alliance, a program of the Potomac Valley Audubon Society! In-Person SaleSaturday, May 16 | 9am – 2pm📍 Sunny Meadows Garden Center Find our table—just follow the Audubon signs and Plant Sale banners! We’ll have a fantastic selection of native plants […]
Learn to Bird! Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making […]
This event has been canceled. Check out the second part of the series to make a junk journal in May! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll gather natural materials, create textured papers, and sew your own hand-bound nature journal. PVAS Host: Susan Wolcott, Deana Thorsell $10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Kids aged 4 and under may […]
This event was rescheduled from its original time of 10 AM due to a scheduling conflict. Join us for a walk to see and enjoy the spring ephemeral wildflowers! PVAS Host: Carlo Olivares This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing […]
Join PVAS in celebrating Earth Day with a volunteer workday planting trees at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Bob Schwartz and KC Walters This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible There is no better way to give back to […]
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 interesting nature […]
Join PVAS in celebrating Earth Day with a volunteer workday planting trees at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Bob Schwartz and KC Walters This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible There is no better way to give back to […]
Join us for this welcoming and informative volunteer recruitment & engagement event! PVAS Host: Erin Smaldone Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Are you interested in volunteering with PVAS this year? Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or brand new, we […]
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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
Are you passionate about nature crafts or foraging? Do you want to share your interests with others and help bring creative, nature-inspired programs to life? We need your help! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander Free and open to the public. This program is for adults who are interesting in volunteering to plan, lead, and/or assist with PVAS EcoCraft and Foraging Programs. […]
Plant a tree at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer and KC Walters This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible There is no better way to give back to Mother Earth than to plant a tree! We invite […]
This program has been canceled because it did not meet the required minimum number of registered participants. Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring’s first blooms, timed for golden hour, when soft, glowing light brings the forest to life. PVAS Host: Laurel Schwartz, Priscilla Bryant-Schoenly This is a free/donation-based program. For ages 13 and older. Youth must be […]
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. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. If the sky is clear, we will hike by the light […]
Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring's first blooms! PVAS Host: Carlo Olivares This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming […]