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? Join us for a story about habitat and insects and then grab a net and search for insects around the park. We’ll also have insects for you to meet that live at the Case Nature Center.
Storytimes are at 9:30 and 10:30 am
- Walking Distance: Little to no walking.
- Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.
- Restroom: Public restrooms are available.
- What to Bring: Bring water and dress for the weather (a hat for sun protection is recommended!).
About our Host: Amy is our Lead Teacher and Naturalist. She first worked for PVAS starting in 2012 as a camp counselor for three summers and then as camp director in 2015.
While studying at Towson University, Amy interned with the National Aquarium and Irvine Nature Center and worked for the University’s Office of Sustainability as a Compost Educator. Amy was also very involved in her university’s Outdoor Adventure program where she worked as an Outdoor Trip Leader, Kayak Clinic Instructor, Challenge Course Facilitator and Climbing Gym Supervisor. After earning her BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Informal Environmental Education in 2015, she served as a Chesapeake Conservation Corps member, working as a naturalist at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville, Maryland. Most recently, Amy worked as a field instructor at the Mountain Institute at Spruce Knob, West Virginia, where she led students on backpacking trips and taught Watershed Education programs.
In her free time, Amy enjoys backpacking, biking, rock climbing, kayaking and cross-country skiing.”