Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Registration is […]
Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
Join us to celebrate PVAS's 10 year anniversary at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: PVAS staff & volunteers Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required - just show up! Formerly Craftworks at Cool Spring, the preserve and nature center were generously donated in 2016 to PVAS […]
October's Theme: Not-So Creepy Crawlies PVAS Educator: Ellie George $200/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. Join us this October […]
Session Theme: Nuts about Nuts! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). The program is designed for children ages 3–5, but welcomes curious and adventurous two-year-olds to join in the nature-based fun. Each registered child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may have up to two adults and one sibling under two years […]
Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Saw-whet owl! PVAS Hosts: Lindsay Chase, Deana Thorsell $15/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 4 participants. […]
Enjoy a Halloween hike on the “Trail of Bones” at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 40 people per time slot. Kids 3 and younger may attend for free - there is no need […]
Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Brook trout! PVAS Hosts: Lindsay Chase, Deana Thorsell $15/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 4 participants. […]
Session Theme: Lovin' Leaves PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $12/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). The program is designed for children ages 3–5, but welcomes curious and adventurous two-year-olds to join in the nature-based fun. Each registered child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They may have up to two adults and one sibling under two years old […]
October's Theme: Not-So Creepy Crawlies PVAS Educator: Ellie George $200/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). This price includes all of the Outdoor School sessions for the month. Registrations after the first session will be prorated. For kids ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 participants. This program has a minimum of 2 participants. Join us this October […]
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