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 orchard at Cool Spring. This is a volunteer activity for all ages! We look forward to seeing you and working with you!
- Walking Distance: 1 mile
- Pace/Activities: Moderate
- Exposure: Mostly under canopy cover
- Terrain: grass covered hard ground/walking trail
- Restroom: Port-o-potty on site
- Parking/Where to Meet: The group will meet in the front parking lot
- What to Bring: Participants should wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. Bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable.
Registration will remain open until the start of the program.
About Alexus: Alexus is a recent Shepherd University graduate with a B.S. in environmental studies with a focus in aquatics. During her time there she worked in the aquaponics laboratory at “Tabler Farm”, was a member of Pi Epsilon, and served on the executive board for her sorority Delta Zeta that was very active in the community. Alexus has always had a love for conservation and is very excited to work with the PVAS team! Alexus loves being in nature, hiking, reading and spending time with her two dogs Clover and Banks as well as her two cats Spruce and Juniper.



