Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Get ready for one of our most popular camp sessions, Camp Survivor! This camp is all about learning those all-important outdoor survival skills. Campers will come away with many essential skills, including starting a fire with limited supplies, navigating hazardous weather, basic First Aid procedures, what to do when lost in the wilderness, and more! […]
Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6) Everything Outdoors Camp is your chance to get in on all of your favorite summer camp activities! This is the week to do EVERYTHING that makes camp exciting, from crafts, to fort-building, to competitive games, to active nature exploration! To balance out all the energetic exertion, we will also take some time to slow things […]
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 […]
Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer 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 by an adult. Registration is […]
Join us for a training session to learn how to teach visitors and students about our Animal Ambassadors! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas This is a free/donation-based program. For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. This program has a minimum of 3 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit […]
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 Cerulean warbler. $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 […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! Build a bird nest, examine feathers and […]
Join PVAS for its annual spring fundraiser event, this year at Falling Spring, the historic property where the Bee Line March of 1775 started. This beautiful historic home was built in 1837 and is on the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia. Enjoy home tours by local historians, self-guided walks down to Bubbling Spring, and lawn games at […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Get ready for one of our most popular camp sessions, Camp Survivor! This camp is all about learning those all-important outdoor survival skills. Campers will come away with many essential skills, including starting a fire with limited supplies, navigating hazardous weather, basic First Aid procedures, what to do when lost in the wilderness, and more! […]
Earth Art (entering grades 1-6) Take your creativity outside this summer during our Earth Art Camp! We will get to work making all kinds of earth-inspired crafts and creations, using supplies that we sustainably forage from the preserve. We will let our creativity be our guide as we explore and create this week! Past creations include jewelweed salve, leaf-hammered bandanas, […]
Nature Skills (entering grades 7-12) This camp session is perfect for middle and high school campers who are interested in developing their outdoor skillset in a fun and welcoming environment. Campers will hone their survival skills and participate in fire building challenges, water filtering activities, and preserve orienteering. We will learn identification skills for birds and bird-songs and make use […]
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. Pre-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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
Join us with our partners in the West Virginia Outdoor Learning Network Initiative for a teacher workshop! PVAS Host: WV Outdoor Learning Network Initiative Free and open to all teachers in West Virginia counties in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Workshop is designed for teachers grades 4-9, however teachers of other grade levels are welcome. Registration is required and limited to […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! Today we’ll explore composting and decomposition through […]
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 Do you know your swallowtails from your blues? Your fritillaries from your skippers? Join us for a look at […]
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 Jessica Ramey for Nature Journaling! PVAS Host: Jessica Ramey 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 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Explore the reflective, busy world of a wetland ecosystem. Observe insects, amphibians, water patterns, and lush summer growth while […]
Join Potomac Valley Master Naturalists on a trip to Ice Mountain! PVAS Host: Roy Boyle - PVMN, Larry Lemons - Ice Mountain docent This is a free/donation-based program. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Ice Mountain is a very special location in Hampshire County, WV owned by The […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Get ready for one of our most popular camp sessions, Camp Survivor! This camp is all about learning those all-important outdoor survival skills. Campers will come away with many essential skills, including starting a fire with limited supplies, navigating hazardous weather, basic First Aid procedures, what to do when lost in the wilderness, and more! […]
Dirt and Muck (entering grades 1-6) A little dirt never hurt anyone! This week is all about getting muddy and dirty outside. We’ll make a mud kitchen, process dirt into clay for sculpting, and press animal tracks into the mud. Campers will also learn about soil, and all of its living and nonliving components. We will dig and roll logs […]
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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
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. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Celebrate the magic of ‘firefly season’ with an evening firefly […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Get ready for one of our most popular camp sessions, Camp Survivor! This camp is all about learning those all-important outdoor survival skills. Campers will come away with many essential skills, including starting a fire with limited supplies, navigating hazardous weather, basic First Aid procedures, what to do when lost in the wilderness, and more! […]
Earth Art (entering grades 1-6) Take your creativity outside this summer during our Earth Art Camp! We will get to work making all kinds of earth-inspired crafts and creations, using supplies that we sustainably forage from the preserve. We will let our creativity be our guide as we explore and create this week! Past creations include jewelweed salve, leaf-hammered bandanas, […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! What insects live around Evitt’s Run Park? […]
Become a PVAS Weed Warrior! PVAS Host: KC Walters This is a free/donation-based program. For ages 12 and older. All youth (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. This program has a maximum of 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible If you want to volunteer at our nature preserves, but can’t make it to 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 Nature Center Ambassadors, friendly volunteers who are eager to share their knowledge […]
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. Join us for our Wellness Walk at Eidolon Nature Preserve, a serene 354-acre preserve perched […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! Meet some live insects, sort through our […]
This special event invites you to explore five remarkable properties, each showcasing unique approaches to environmentally conscious landscaping. PVAS Hosts: Kate Didden, Peggy Bowers, Carolyn Thomas, Jane Gamble, Misha Van Mecl $25/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Experience the beauty and inspiration of sustainable […]
Dirt and Muck (entering grades 1-6) A little dirt never hurt anyone! This week is all about getting muddy and dirty outside. We’ll make a mud kitchen, process dirt into clay for sculpting, and press animal tracks into the mud. Campers will also learn about soil, and all of its living and nonliving components. We will dig and roll logs […]
Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6) Everything Outdoors Camp is your chance to get in on all of your favorite summer camp activities! This is the week to do EVERYTHING that makes camp exciting, from crafts, to fort-building, to competitive games, to active nature exploration! To balance out all the energetic exertion, we will also take some time to slow things […]
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 […]
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 Belted kingfisher. $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 […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! Learn all about native bees, pollinators and […]
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 […]
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 […]