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September 2021
Wellness Walk at Cool Spring Preserve
This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required Outdoor only (use of an outside port-o-pot will be available) We require that everyone have a mask with them and masks will be encouraged when in a close group setting Respect the 6+ feet apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible If you are sick or have been sick within the past two weeks (or been around anyone…
Find out more »October 2021
Babes in a Backpack
Load your little one in a backpack and join a PVAS naturalist on a hike at Cool Spring Preserve. This is a great way to explore nature with your child, get exercise and meet other parents. This hike is designed for adults with young children. Most trails are not stroller accessible, so you'll need a backpack or carrier for younger kids and non-walkers. This program is open to all, and there is no age limit for participating children. Please be…
Find out more »An Evening Owl Prowl at Cool Spring Preserve
PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. Please register below and note the following guidelines: Registration is required (if you can no longer attend, please notify AdultPrograms@PotomacAudubon.org so that others may attend) Outdoor only (use of an outside port-o-pot will be available) We require that everyone have a mask with them and masks will be encouraged when in a group setting Respect the 6+ feet apart/physical distancing guidelines when possible If…
Find out more »Trail of Bones
Bring your family to Cool Spring Preserve to take a Halloween hike on our “Trail of Bones”. After a quick introduction about IDing skulls, your group will embark on a 1/2 mile section of our trails to find hidden animal skulls and bones along the way. We challenge you to try to identify as many skulls as you can. When you finish your hike, join us for a campfire. This hike is self guided so you and your family/group can…
Find out more »November 2021
Babes in a Backpack
Load your little one in a backpack and join a PVAS naturalist on a hike at Cool Spring Preserve. This is a great way to explore nature with your child, get exercise and meet other parents. This hike is designed for adults with young children. Most trails are not stroller accessible, so you'll need a backpack or carrier for younger kids and non-walkers. This program is open to all, and there is no age limit for participating children. Please be…
Find out more »Natural History Workshop: Creating Fall Wreaths with Natural Fibers
Wreath Making Workshop Leader: Amy Moore Everyone is welcome to join this family friendly workshop, however, registration is required and limited to 10 participants; please register below. Join Amy for this family friendly, fall wreath making workshop where we will use invasive plants at Cool Spring Preserve and transform them into beautiful fall decorations. The first half of the workshop will be spent identifying and collecting Oriental Bittersweet & Japanese Honey Suckle vines from the preserve while the second half…
Find out more »December 2021
Winter Solstice Family Campfire & Night Hike
Join the PVAS teaching staff for a winter solstice celebration at Cool Spring Preserve! We'll set out on a night hike around the preserve listening for owls and looking for signs of other creatures of the night. Then, we'll sip hot chocolate and roast marshmallows by a cozy campfire while listening to campfire stories. We'll provide the hot chocolate, marshmallows and roasting sticks. You are welcome to bring your own supplies for S'mores. $15 members/ $20 non-members per group Sign…
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