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Raptor Watch at Washington Monument State Park

Raptor Watch at Washington Monument State Park

Sep 11, 2026

Join Potomac Valley Master Naturalists, JP Miller and Kris Phillips, for a raptor watch from the 40-foot stone tower at Washington Monument State Park in Middletown, MD. PVAS Host: Kris Philips, JP Miller Free and open to the public, though entrance fees to the site may apply. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration...

Marvelous Moths of Cool Spring Preserve

Marvelous Moths of Cool Spring Preserve

Apr 15, 2026

Join Kathy Barylski, local moth expert, for an evening of ‘mothing’ at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Kathy Barylski All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Discover the marvelous world of moths from local moth expert Kathy Barylski! Moths are among the...

Carnivorous Plant Nursery Field Trip

Carnivorous Plant Nursery Field Trip

Jan 28, 2026

Join Master Naturalist Roy Boyle to explore a garden of carnivorous plants and learn more about the feeding and care of these amazing plants! PVAS Host: Roy Boyle Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Pre-registration is required. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible We will be visiting the greenhouses and outdoor growing beds of the Carnivorous...

Marvelous Moths of Cool Spring Preserve

Marvelous Moths of Cool Spring Preserve

Jul 15, 2025

Join Kathy Barylski, local moth expert, for an evening of ‘mothing’ at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Kathy Barylski All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Discover the marvelous world of moths from local moth expert Kathy Barylski! Moths are among the...

Raptor Watch at Washington Monument State Park

Raptor Watch at Washington Monument State Park

Aug 1, 2024

Join Potomac Valley Master Naturalists, JP Miller and Kris Phillips, for a raptor watch from the 40-foot stone tower at Washington Monument State Park in Middletown, MD. PVAS Host: Kris Philips, JP Miller Free and open to the public, though entrance fees to the site may apply. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration...

Carnivorous Plant Nursery Field Trip

Carnivorous Plant Nursery Field Trip

Jul 22, 2024

  Join Master Naturalist Roy Boyle to explore a garden of carnivorous plants and learn more about the feeding and care of these amazing plants! PVAS Host: Roy Boyle Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible We will be visiting the greenhouses and...

Marvelous Moths of Cool Spring Preserve

Marvelous Moths of Cool Spring Preserve

May 10, 2024

Join Kathy Barylski, local moth expert, for an evening of ‘mothing’ at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Kathy Barylski Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Discover the marvelous world of moths from local moth expert...

Insect Safari at Cool Spring Preserve

Insect Safari at Cool Spring Preserve

Jul 14, 2022

PVAS Host: Allen Miller, Certified Master Naturalist PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Come Along on PVAS’s Insect Safari!  Allen Miller is excited to share his passion of insects and spiders during his two-part evening; “Insect Safari” and “Spider Verse” (registration for “Spider Verse” is separate) This program will be packed with interesting facts and fun! Participants will learn from each other...

Steamboat Run Community Singing Insect Walk

Steamboat Run Community Singing Insect Walk

Feb 4, 2019

This walk is scheduled for the Steamboat Run Community and not available for the general public. Please see Wil Hershberger’s Singing Insect Walk scheduled for August 3 to register for the public Singing Insect Walk. Steamboat Run Community, please join Wil Hershberger, local insect expert, for an evening insect walk at Steamboat Run’s Meadow. Listen and learn about the all...

Singing Insect Walk

Jan 31, 2019

Trip Leader: Wil Hershberger Registration is required and will be limited to 14 participants ages 14 years and older. Please register below. PMVN Continuing Edcuation Eligible Join Wil Hershberger, local insect expert, for an evening insect walk at Cool Spring Preserve. Listen and learn about the all the various insects we hear in the summer and early fall months. Mr....

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