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 limited to 9 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required and limited to 9 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify adultprograms@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend)...
Wil Hershberger – the mind behind songsofinsects.com – leads a Singing Insect Walk for PVAS each year. This year’s walk was held on July 31st at Cool Spring Preserve. Because attendance was more limited than usual due to COVID-19, and because Wil has such a way with words, we’d like to share his post-walk write-up: “We walked the northern portion...
This event has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. One of the telltale sounds of early spring is the high-pitched peeping chorus of Spring Peepers, 1.5 inch long frogs that make a big sound. Join us for an evening guided hike at Cool Spring Preserve as we learn about these wondrous amphibians and listen for...
Join the PVAS teaching staff for a winter solstice celebration at Cool Spring Preserve! Sip hot chocolate and roast marshmallows by a cozy campfire while listening to campfire stories. Afterwards, we’ll set out on a night hike around the preserve. We’ll provide the hot chocolate, marshmallows and roasting sticks. You are welcome to bring your own supplies for S’mores. This...
This event has been cancelled. Wondering how to spend a chilly Saturday morning in December? We’re offering a fun and easy project for you and the family! In partnership with our friends at Sunny Meadows Garden Center, we’re hosting a Build a Bird Feeder workshop on Saturday, December 14th at our Cool Spring Preserve Nature Center. Using the provided, prepared...
We’re thrilled to have Flowers and Birds as our Summer Concert Series “kick-off!” Flowers and Birds is made up of Sophia Adara and Scooter Scudieri, a father/daughter duo performing mostly original music. You can find more info, and have a listen, on their website or Facebook page. You won’t want to miss this performance, Scooter and Sophia are incredible musicians...
Steve Warner returns to the Summer Concert Series (with special guest Tom Musselman!) Steve Warner has performed at the Summer Concert Series since its beginnings in 2003. He’s a crowd favorite, and we’re so glad to have him return this year. With numerous credits and awards to his name, Warner performs regularly throughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. As a...
We are so lucky to have Todd and Don join us for the Summer Concert Series! Todd Coyle and Don Oehser are both incredibly talented musicians. They’ll be treating us to a mixed set of blues and folk tunes. Come out and see two of the best in the area! Cool Spring Preserve is located at 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles...
Bluegrass at Cool Spring! Father/son duo Bill and Paul Young have been playing music together for well over a decade…and it shows! Both are amazing musicians. They’ll be performing a set of bluegrass and old-time tunes. Cool Spring Preserve is located at 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV 25414. All PVAS Summer Concert Series performances are free of charge and...
Jeff and Trudy Roth are the dynamic duo behind The Dilettantes! Jeff and Trudy are a husband/wife group performing a mixed set of folk-rock songs, and a handful of original tunes. Their excellent, relaxed performances are a perfect addition to the mellow environment of Cool Spring Preserve. Come out and enjoy! Cool Spring Preserve is located at 1469 Lloyd Road,...
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