Krista Hawley
July 2020
Fireflies, Fiddles & Frogs – Cancelled
Fireflies, Fiddles & Frogs, PVAS's annual family picnic at Cool Spring Preserve, has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The staff at PVAS has thought this through very carefully and despite our collective brainstorming, we are not able to come up with a way to safely host this event. The very nature of this event encourages hands-on learning and exploring, which would put the families, staff and volunteers at risk of spreading the virus. We look forward to next year when…
Find out more »Full – Mid-Summer Bird Walk at USGS Fish Health Lab
We apologize for any inconvenience, but this bird walk has filled to capacity. Please keep an eye on this space for more bird walks at the USGS Fish Health Lab! Trip Leaders: Heather Walsh and Karli Rogers This event is free and open to the public, however, in order to follow the best practice local, state and national guidelines, registration is required and through the month of July will be limited to 5 participants. Please register below. Registration is required…
Find out more »‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, in order to follow the best practice local, state and national guidelines, registration is required and will be limited to 5 participants. Please register below. Registration is required and limited to 5 participants (if you registered but are no longer able to attend, please notify admin@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend) Outdoor Only (the Nature Center will be closed) Masks must be worn when in…
Find out more »Mid-Summer Nature Journaling at Yankauer
Field Journaling Guide: Joy Bridy Everyone is welcome to join this free, outdoor field journaling gathering, regardless of their journaling experience. However, registration is required and limited to 10 participants; please register below. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible PVAS is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our community. In order to do this, we are implementing the following WV State Guidelines for this gathering. Please read them carefully and contact Krista Hawley at AdultPrograms@PotomacAudubon.org if you have any…
Find out more »Full – Singing Insect Walk
We apologize for any inconvenience, but this singing insect walk has filled to capacity. Trip Leader: Wil Hershberger Registration is required and will be limited to 5 participants, ages 14 years and older. Please register below. PMVN Continuing Education Eligible Due to Covid-19, the following national, state and local guidelines will be enforced. As we get closer to the event, we may re-evealuate the situation and changes may be made at that time. Registrations are limited to 5 participants - registration…
Find out more »August 2020
‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, in order to follow the best practice local, state and national guidelines, registration is required and will be limited to 5 participants. Please register below. Registration is required and limited to 5 participants (if you are registered but no longer able to attend, please notify admin@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend) Outdoor Only (the Nature Center will be closed) Masks must be worn when in…
Find out more »Late Summer Bird Walk at USGS Fish Health Lab
Trip Leaders: Vicki Blazer and Bob Dean This event is free and open to the public, however, in order to follow the best practice local, state and national guidelines, registration is required and limited to 8 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required and limited to 8 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify admin@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend) Outdoor only (no bathrooms will be available) Masks must be worn when in…
Find out more »September 2020
Fall Bird Walk at USGS Fish Health Lab
Trip Leaders: John Young and Lynne Wiseman This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join PVAS on a Fall Bird Walk at the USGS Fish Health Lab property! Our expert birders are offering regular walks at the Fish Health Lab property and are excited with what it has to offer! The size is not excessively large, but the bird species are diverse and the quality of the wetland is excellent.…
Find out more »‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled ‘Third Wednesday’ bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve’s 12 acres is home to much wildlife. Please meet by 7:00 am in the front parking lot of Cool Spring Preserve, the…
Find out more »Exploring Nature through Expressive Arts Workshop
Workshop Instructor: Susan Loonsk PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This workshop is open to the public and no prior meditation or art making experience is needed; however, registration is required. Please register below. Creative processes such as art can help us to understand and experience nature in a rich and meaningful way. Explore and connect your Inner Nature to the Natural World through Expressive Arts and nature-based activities. Concepts, Practices, and Projects will be rooted in Ecopsychology Principles. Even if you have…
Find out more »October 2020
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Land-Based Aquaculture Research
Presenter: Christine Lepine PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Christine Lepine, Research Associate with the Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute. The Conservation Fund Freshwater Institute (TCFFI) - located in Shepherdstown, WV - is a facility specializing in the research and development of sustainable aquaculture systems and clean water technologies. Join Christine to learn about the importance of aquaculture to food and water security and for an overview of…
Find out more »‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled ‘Third Wednesday’ bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve’s 12 acres is home to much wildlife. Please meet by 7:00 am in the front parking lot of Cool Spring Preserve, the…
Find out more »November 2020
Master Naturalist Field Trip to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Archives at NCTC
We’re sorry, but this field trip has filled to capacity. If interested, please join the wait list at this link. If anyone cancels their registration, individuals on the wait list will be notified on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is a field trip offered for Certified Master Naturalists and students actively working towards their Master Naturalist Certification. PVMN Continuing Education Re-Cert Eligible Registration is required, limited to 20 participants and will close on Tuesday, November 3. The NCTC Archives has…
Find out more »‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled ‘Third Wednesday’ bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve’s 12 acres is home to much wildlife. Please meet by 7:00 a.m. in the front parking lot of Cool Spring Preserve, the…
Find out more »Bird Walk at USGS Fish Health Lab
Trip Leaders: Vicki Blazer and Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join PVAS on a Bird Walk at the USGS Fish Health Lab property! Our expert birders are offering regular walks at the Fish Health Lab property and are excited with what it has to offer! The size is not excessively large, but the bird species are diverse and the quality of the wetland is excellent. The…
Find out more »December 2020
‘Third Wednesday’ Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
PVAS Trip Leader: Beth Poole This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. Please register below. Join Beth Poole on her regularly scheduled ‘Third Wednesday’ bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve. The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve’s 12 acres is home to much wildlife. Please meet by 7:00 a.m. in the front parking lot of Cool Spring Preserve, the…
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