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September 2018
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Attracting Birds, Bird Seed, Backyard Habitat and More!
Sedge Wren © Wil Hershberger, Nature Images and Sounds Presenter: Susan Brookreson and Jane Vanderhook PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm for our regular monthly program. Join Jane Vanderhook and Susan Brookreson as they share tips and secrets of how to attract birds to your backyard and what to feed them to keep them happy, healthy and returning year after year! Susan will discuss her back yard and provide examples…
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Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: KC’s Hog Island Adventure!
Presenter: Katelyn (KC) Walters, Conservation and Land Manager for PVAS PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM for our regular monthly program. In June of 2018, KC went to summer camp for adults in Hog Island, Maine. Hog Island is a bird lovers paradise where adults and children have once in a lifetime experiences. In this program, KC will share her photos and stories from her adventures. Prepare to hear first…
Find out more »November 2018
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Wildlife thru the lens: Conservation thru images
Male Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). Credit: Brett Billings/USFWS Presenter: Brett Billings, Senior Video Producer with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serve PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00 PM for our regular monthly program. Mr. Billings will give a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to get the best images for conservation with his presentation, Wildlife thru the lens: Conservation thru images. Brett Billings is a senior video producer with the U.…
Find out more »January 2019
Open House for Prospective Master Naturalists
Hosts: Certified Master Naturalists and the Master Naturalist Coordinating Committee We welcome everyone to stop by our Open House for Prospective Master Naturalists on Wednesday, January 9 from 6 to 7 pm at Hospice of the Panhandle. Are you interested in learning about and protecting West Virginia’s natural resources? Then this open house is for you! Stop by and learn about the training and volunteer opportunities offered by the W.V. Master Naturalist Program at the Potomac Valley Chapter’s Open House.…
Find out more »Potomac Valley Audubon’s Monthly Program: Native Bees – Why They Matter and How to Provide Support
Presenter: Dotti Mozden, Potomac Valley Master Naturalist PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00 pm for our regular monthly program. Dotti Mozden will present on Native Bees - Why They Matter and How to Provide Support Native bees are struggling to survive in an increasingly inhospitable landscape. Except for bumble bees, most are small and easily overlooked. This lecture will discuss their importance to us humans as well as what to do…
Find out more »Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, Potluck and Silent Auction
The PVMN Annual Meeting, Potluck Lunch and Silent Auction is Saturday, January 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The purpose of the gathering is to briefly conduct PVMN business, honor our new graduates, and recognize Master Naturalists who have achieved 5-year and 10-years of active membership as well as socialize with others and, of course, eat. **Bring a dish to share as well as your own plate, cup, napkin and silverware. (We will have extras in case you forget.) Coffee and…
Find out more »February 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: “Muskrat Love; Romance in the Animal Kingdom
Presenters: Amy Moore and Matt Wuertzer PVMN Re-Cert. Eligible Join PVAS educators, Amy Moore and Matt Wuertzer, as they celebrate Valentine's Day by exploring the wild world of romance in nature. They will discuss the amazing rituals that animals from all over the world partake in to find a mate and why animals have developed such strange behaviors in the first place. Amy and Matt's shared passion for wildlife and excitement for the natural world around them has led them to…
Find out more »March 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Save Our Swifts!
Presenters: Kristin Alexander and Katelyn (KC) Walters PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Save Our Swifts! Kristin and KC will be sharing their passion for Chimney Swift conservation and dedication to the Raise the Roost project. Learn about these charismatic little birds and our fundraiser to bring their habitat back to Shepherdstown! Kristin Alexander has served as PVAS's Executive Director since January 2007. She first came to PVAS in 2001, and was Director of the Yankauer Nature Preserve until 2007. Kristin graduated from Penn…
Find out more »April 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Compost Myths and Addressing Common Problems
Presenters: Melanie Files and Rick Lowman PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Melanie and Rick, certified Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners and Master Composters, are excited to bring their years of experience and knowledge to the PVAS community. This presentation aims to help shred the myths about composting and provide answers to composting myths and common problems. In addition, Rick and Melanie will touch on ways to successfully build an aesthetically pleasing compost pile. Melanie Files and Rick Lowman have been active gardeners and…
Find out more »Natural History Workshop: Birding 101
Classroom Sessions: Thursday evenings April 11, 18, 25 & May 2. Field Trips: Saturday mornings April 13, 20, 27 & May 4. Birding 101 instructors include Wil Hershberger, Lynne Wiseman, Nancy Kirschbaum and Carol Winckler Registration is required, please register below. PVMN Re-cert Hours Eligible Birding 101 is tailored for beginning birders. It utilizes both classroom sessions and field trips to teach everything from bird identification to field etiquette to birding techniques and resources. The course is taught by local…
Find out more »May 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Wild East: Collaborative Conservation within a Great Eastern Landscape
Presenters: Laurie Potteiger and Anne Baker PVMN Re-Cert Eligible Spearheaded by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Wild East is a public awareness initiative that unites people across the country in protecting the largest, contiguous open space in the eastern United States. The backbone of Wild East is the Appalachian Trail, which is more than a footpath in the woods. With scenic views, native plants and wildlife, American history, and unique communities, the Wild East landscape is a destination that should be…
Find out more »September 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Monthly Program: Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird
Presenter: Katie Fallon PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society at its monthly program as we welcome Katie Fallon, vulture expert and author, for a fascinating presentation on the natural history and biology of the amazing vulture. Vultures are often overlooked, underappreciated, and unloved, despite the vital role they play healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, vultures are more likely to be threatened or endangered than any other group of raptor,…
Find out more »October 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Monthly Program: Is that a Sinkhole? Climate and Geology of the Eastern Panhandle; Focusing on Karst and Human Impact
Presenter: Jim Cummins PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. Prior to the presentation's start - at 6 p.m. - Ken Raines of DD Commodities (a bird seed supplier) will be on hand to showcase some of the products we'll have available at our November bird seed sale. We'll serve bird friendly coffee and cookies while you meet with Ken. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Jim Cummins. Jim will present “Is that a…
Find out more »November 2019
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Monthly Program: Wild Virginia!
Presenter: Jennifer Burghoffer, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (BRWC) PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Jennifer Burghoffer (and her ambassador animals) as she presents a program from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center; Wild Virginia! Get up close and personal with the Wildlife Center's ambassadors Eastern Screech Owl and Red-Tailed Hawk. Jennifer will be sharing information about the natural history of the species, their stories, how these species come…
Find out more »January 2020
Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Open House
Hosts: Certified Master Naturalists and the Master Naturalist Coordinating Committee We welcome everyone to stop by our Open House for Prospective Master Naturalists on Wednesday, January 8 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hospice of the Panhandle's Education Center. This event is free and open to the public, however registration is encouraged. Please register below. Are you interested in learning about and protecting West Virginia’s natural resources? Then this open house is for you! Stop by and learn about the…
Find out more »Potomac Valley Audubon Society Monthly Program: Bluebirds
Presenter: Kathy Kremnitzer PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This program is free and everyone is welcome to attend; no registration required. The cold winds may be blowing outside, but inside, Kathy Kremnitzer will fill the room with her enthusiasm for 'everything bluebirds'! Kathy will share heaps of information on bluebirds, their habitat, and how to monitor a nestbox or trail. Kathy Kremnitzer is a retired educator and has been a "bluebird landlord" for 30 years. During nesting season, she monitors about…
Find out more »Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, Potluck and Silent Auction
The Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, Potluck Lunch and Silent Auction is Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the gathering is to briefly conduct PVMN business, honor our new graduates, and recognize Master Naturalists who have achieved 5-year and 10-years of active membership as well as socialize with others and, of course, eat. Registering for this event helps us plan accordingly, please register below. **Bring a dish to share as well as your…
Find out more »February 2020
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Habitat Stewardship Programs
Presenter: Katelyn (KC) Walters, PVAS's Land Manager PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. Join us for the February monthly program where our land manager, KC, will break down PVAS’s Habitat Stewardship programs. The three programs, Grassland Birds Initiative, Protected Pollinator Patch, and Wildlife Habitat aim to help landowners learn about and implement best management practices on their own properties. She will cover the primary objectives of each program, the benefits of utilizing best…
Find out more »March 2020
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: “Local Amphibian Monitoring: What are Frogs Telling Us and Why Should We Care?”
Presenter: Lisa Frances LaCivita, PhD. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This program is free and everyone is welcome to attend; no pre-registration is required. Local Amphibian Monitoring: What are Frogs Telling Us and Why Should We Care? Amphibians are fascinating creatures that have important ecological roles. Throughout their various life stages, they are a significant food item for birds, fish and other animals. World-wide amphibian populations have experienced significant declines and many species are at risk of extinction. What about our…
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CANCELLED – Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: West Virginia Invasive Insects, Fungi, and Pathogens
Our April Monthly Program has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Presenter: Anne Wakeford PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Anne Wakeford as she discusses West Virginia Invasive Insects, Fungi and Pathogens. Invasive insects and fungi have impacted agricultural crops, killed native trees and are beginning to impact amphibians and reptiles. In this talk participants will learn about some of the most common crop insect pests, tree…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Natural History Workshop: Birding 101
This workshop has been cancelled in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Classroom Sessions: Thursday evenings April 9, 16, 23 & 30. Field Trips: Saturday mornings April 11, 18, 25 & May 2. Registration is required, please register below. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Birding 101 is tailored for beginning birders. It utilizes both classroom sessions and field trips to teach everything from bird identification and field etiquette to birding techniques and resources. The course is taught by local…
Find out more »May 2020
Postponed – Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: American Chestnuts
This program is postponed until the fall of 2020 in our effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. Stay tuned for a Wednesday May 13 7:00 pm virtual program that will be posted on Facebook. More information to follow. Presenter: Mark Double PVMN Continuing Education Eligible This event is free and open to the public. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Mark Double, President of the West Virginia chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation. Join Mark Double as he discusses…
Find out more »December 2021
Christmas Bird Count – Charles Town, WV
Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society tradition for over 100 years! Join the nation's longest-running community science bird project with PVAS's Charles Town Count. This event is free and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email Bob Dean to register. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible There are many ways you can participate: Individually – If you live in the Charles Town area, you may count birds at your home feeders and report the results. Please click here to check the…
Find out more »January 2022
Christmas Bird Count – Inwood, WV
Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society tradition for over 100 years! Join the nation’s longest-running community science bird project with PVAS’s Inwood Count. This event is free and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email Bob Dean to register. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible There are many ways you can participate: Individually – If you live in the Inwood area, you may count birds at your home feeders and report the results. Please click here to check the map to…
Find out more »Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Open House
Hosts: Certified Master Naturalists and the Master Naturalist Coordinating Committee We welcome everyone to stop by our Open House for Prospective Master Naturalists on Wednesday, January 12th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hospice of the Panhandle’s Education Center. This event is free and open to the public, however registration is encouraged. Please register below. Masks will be required at this indoor event. Are you interested in learning about and protecting West Virginia’s natural resources? Then this open house is…
Find out more »April 2022
Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s Monthly Program: Lawns to Life! Earth Depends on It
Presenters: Barbara Shaffer and Kay Schultz, members of Save our Soil PVMN Continuing Education Eligible *This program will be held in-person at the Education Center of the Hospice of the Panhandle. We will also offer it via zoom for those that prefer to attend virtually. The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Barbara Shaffer and Kay Schultz as they present, “Lawns to Life! Earth Depends on It”. Learn about a local effort to join together to replace grass lawns with diverse,…
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