The online auction is back again! Browse our selection of high-quality goods & services being offered at this year. Bid early & bid often! All proceeds go directly to PVAS! Click here to go to the auction website! How to Browse: On Bidding Owl, click on a specific category you are interested in or click "All" to see everything we […]
This event was canceled due to low registration. Election Day Camp (Grades 1-6) Join us for a special "Election Day" School's Out Camp session! We will spend the day outdoors doing all of our favorite camp activities, like hiking, crafting, and fort time. Campers will also participate in a mock election, and vote for the animal puppet of their choice […]
This event was canceled due to low registration. Election Day Camp (Grades 1-6) Join us for a special "Election Day" School's Out Camp session! We will spend the day outdoors doing all of our favorite camp activities, like hiking, crafting, and fort time. Campers will also participate in a mock election, and vote for the animal puppet of their choice […]
Session Theme: Nocturnal Animals PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). The program is designed for children ages 3–5, but welcomes curious and adventurous two-year-olds to join in the nature-based fun. Each registered child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may have up to two adults and one sibling under two years […]
Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the turkey! PVAS Hosts: Lindsay Chase, Deana Thorsell $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 […]
November's Theme: Shifting Seasons PVAS Educator: Ellie George $150/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. In November, Outdoor School will […]
Please join us on November 7th, 1-3pm, when PVAS and partners will be dedicating “Peter’s Porch” at Eidolon Preserve in memory of past PVAS Board Member, Peter Smith, who passed away January 3, 2026. PVAS Host: Kristin Alexander Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not required. […]
The time for this program has changed in order to increase the chance of seeing the owls! The new start time for this program is 7:30 pm. Curious about how biologists catch and study birds, especially owls? Join us for an exciting evening alongside volunteers banding saw-whet owls—a rare chance to see one of these tiny nocturnal predators up close! […]
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 monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Wood turtle! PVAS Hosts: Lindsay Chase, Deana Thorsell $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. […]
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 a brief social time (preceding the PVAS Monthly […]
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes CJ White, Manager of Education and Community Engagement for the Second Chance Wildlife Center! 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 […]
November's Theme: Shifting Seasons PVAS Educator: Ellie George $150/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. In November, Outdoor School will […]
The time for this program has changed in order to increase the chance of seeing the owls! The new start time for this program is 7:30 pm. Curious about how biologists catch and study birds, especially owls? Join us for an exciting evening alongside volunteers banding saw-whet owls—a rare chance to see one of these tiny nocturnal predators up close! […]
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 Bare Bones & Quiet Places: With leaves gone, the forest reveals its hidden structure. Capture skeletal trees, muted colors, […]
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 […]
Potomac Valley Audubon Society's 45th Annual Birdseed Sale! Fill your feeders with high-quality seed and suet to feed our 'wild' friends all winter long! Proceeds from this sale support PVAS's educational programs, conservation initiatives, and nature preserves. We've once again partnered with our friends at Sunny Meadows Garden Center to offer everything from songbird food to suet designed especially for […]
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. At this Wellness Walk, we'll be exploring the scenic Murphy-Chambers Farm, a beautiful spot in […]
Join us for a turtle-filled evening at the Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $8/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Kids aged 4 and under may attend for free and without being registered. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants. This program has a minimum […]
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 […]
Session Theme: Turkey Time PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). The program is designed for children ages 3–5, but welcomes curious and adventurous two-year-olds to join in the nature-based fun. Each registered child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may have up to two adults and one sibling under two years old […]
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 […]
November's Theme: Shifting Seasons PVAS Educator: Ellie George $150/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. In November, Outdoor School 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 […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving Break Camp (Grades 1-6) Join us for Thanksgiving Break Camp for a chance to connect with some camp friends and enjoy time in nature during the beautiful fall season! During this special camp session, we will get up to all kinds of great fun. Campers will go on a leaf scavenger hunt, and then do a chromatography science experiment to explore […]
Join Sonja for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander $5/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Kids 4 years and under may attend for free and without being registered. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and […]
Session Theme: Animals in Winter - Part 1 PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). The program is designed for children ages 3–5, but welcomes curious and adventurous two-year-olds to join in the nature-based fun. Each registered child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may have up to two adults and one sibling […]
December's Theme: Hibernation, Insulation, Adaptation! PVAS Educator: Ellie George $150/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. In December, Outdoor School will […]