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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Stauffer's Marsh Nature 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 […] |
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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 […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature 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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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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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, […]
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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 […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Eidolon Nature 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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! This week we'll learn all about the […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature 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 […] |
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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 […] 
Woodland Theater (entering grades 1-6) Woodland Theater Camp is the perfect place to express your creativity and imagination. Our theater camp is unique from others, as it challenges campers to create their own stories, characters, scripts, costumes, and stage design. Counselors will take a back seat and let their campers’ creativity shine! Campers will hone their acting skills with fun, […] |
5 events,
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature 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 […]
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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. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the habitat and the bird life with others on the […]
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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 lives in the Evitts Run? Borrow […] |
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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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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 the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, where art, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Join us for a turtle-filled evening at the Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander 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 […] |
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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! Investigate animal skins and skulls, make your […]
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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 Nothing beats finding a large moth next to your porch light. This month’s Kahoot will examine the many moths […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Stauffer's Marsh Nature 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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 Enjoy the slower, quieter rhythms of midsummer. Journal contrasts of light and shadow, textures, and hidden details waiting to be […] |
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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, […]
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Join us for a calming, creative workshop where nature and recycled treasures come together in your own unique journal. PVAS Host: Susan Wolcott, Deana Thorsell $10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 25 participants. This program has a minimum of 5 […] |
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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 […]
Woodland Theater (entering grades 1-6) Woodland Theater Camp is the perfect place to express your creativity and imagination. Our theater camp is unique from others, as it challenges campers to create their own stories, characters, scripts, costumes, and stage design. Counselors will take a back seat and let their campers’ creativity shine! Campers will hone their acting skills with fun, […]
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Join Kathy Barylski, local moth expert, for an evening of 'mothing' at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Kathy Barylski 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 Discover the marvelous world of moths from local moth expert Kathy Barylski! Moths are among the […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
4 events,
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Stauffer's Marsh Nature 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 […]
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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 […] |
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Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature 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 […] |
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