Join us to help shape this year’s wildflower programs and get involved in the season ahead!

PVAS Host: Sonja Melander

Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is not required, but appreciated for planning purposes.

Join us for our Wildflower Programs Working Group Meeting—an open, collaborative space for anyone interested in helping plan this year’s wildflower programs. You’re welcome to attend in person at the Case Nature Center at Cool Spring Preserve or online via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084703545). At this meeting we will be discussing possible late summer/fall wildflower programs.

Whether you’re a seasoned botanical enthusiast or simply curious and looking to get involved, all are welcome. We’ll share ideas, outline goals for the upcoming season, and discuss opportunities for new volunteers. This year, we’re especially excited to train new wildflower walk leaders, with chances to shadow experienced hosts before leading walks independently.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the team that brings these wildflower experiences to life!

• Walking Distance: Little to no walking.
• Restroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Meet inside the Case Nature Center or on the Zoom link above.
• What to Bring: Paper and something to write with to take notes.

Register now!

Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

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About our Host: Sonja joined the PVAS team in Spring 2023. Sonja began her career in environmental education during her time as a camp counselor during summers in college in western Pennsylvania.  In 2008, Sonja earned her B.S. in physics and geology from the University of Pittsburgh and physics and her M.S. in geology from the State University of New York at Buffalo.  Since then, Sonja has worked in informal education at Montserrat Volcano Observatory, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, and Mount St. Helens Institute.  Sonja enjoys gardening, crafting (especially crocheting), reading/learning about new topics, riding her bicycle, and spending time with her dog and other loved ones