Join PVAS in celebrating Earth Day with a volunteer workday planting trees at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey, AmeriCorps service member This program is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible There is no better way to give back to Mother […]
A friendly, team competition to see who can count as many birds of as many species as possible at Yankauer Nature Preserve during the month of May! How to Participate: Gather friends! Form a team (1-4 participants) and come up with a clever name (i.e. Millennial Falcons, Raven Loonatics). Make a plan! Pick a day and time between May 1 […]
Join Sonja for an afternoon of learning at Case Nature Center to develop the skills to share your love of nature and PVAS as a Nature Center Docent! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander, Associate Director of Education Free and open to the public. This training is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible […]
Join us for a turtle-filled morning at Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: AmeriCorps service members Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required Connect with the amazing animals at the Case Nature Center at Cool Spring Preserve! Watch Willow the Wood turtle, Scute the Box turtle, […]
Join Beth & Heather for a morning bird walk at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center! This event is cancelled. PVAS Host: Karli Rogers & Heather Walsh Free and open to the public. This program is for adults only. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Stroll with the birds and other PVAS bird enthusiasts at the USGS center […]
Join PVAS for its annual spring fundraiser event, at Sundogs Bed & Breakfast, just outside of Shepherdstown. This B&B is situated on 46 acres of garden, meadows, and forest. There will be guided bird walks, bountiful spring blossoms and guided garden walks throughout the event. Delicious gourmet brunch including freshly made baked goods, savory entrees, fresh fruit, bird friendly coffee and […]
Join Beth Poole for a morning bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Beth Poole Free and open to the public. Beginner birders welcome! This program is for adults only. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Join trip leader Beth Poole for a bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! Anyone with an interest is welcome to come […]
Join Amy Thomas for fun seasonal nature activities for youth ages 3-5 years at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $10/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For children ages 3-5. A parent, grandparent or guardian must accompany children. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. This fun program is designed for preschool-age children to provide opportunities for […]
Let's read and explore together! PVAS Host: Mary Palmer Free and open to the public. Participants must read the book before the event. This program is for adults. Registration is required PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible The Pages and Pathways Book Group meets each season to discuss a book related to ecology, natural history, conservation, or other nature-related subject. The […]
Join Amy Thomas for fun seasonal nature activities for youth ages 3-5 years at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $10/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For children ages 3-5. A parent, grandparent or guardian must accompany children. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. This fun program is designed for preschool-age children to provide opportunities for […]
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Valerie Chaney, Park Naturalist/Park Activities Coordinator at Cacapon Resort State Park! SCHEDULE 6:30 PM: Social time with light refreshments. In order to reduce waste, we are asking that people bring their own mugs. 7:00 PM: Presentation begins! 8:00 PM: Approximate end of the program - though it may last longer depending on questions and […]
Pre-order and day-of shopping options available! This fundraiser supports the Monarch Waystation grant program and educational activities of The Monarch Alliance, a program of the Potomac Valley Audubon Society! Online pre-order: May 9 - May 24 Click HERE to preview the great native plants we are offering. Shop our online store and place a pre-order. Mark your calendar for the […]
Join Deana for Nature Journaling! PVAS Hosts: Master Naturalist Deana Thorsell This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. At Yankauer Nature Preserve, late spring and early summer are excellent times to explore deep shaded cedar groves and spot wildflowers and migrating birds along the sunnier trails or stroll out to […]
Join Bill Telfair and Master Naturalist Scot DeGraf for a morning bird walk at Rolling Ridge Conservancy! PVAS Host: Bill Telfair & Scot DeGraf Free and open to the public. For anyone age 8 or older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the habitat and the bird life with others […]
Join Karli Rogers and Heather Walsh for a morning bird walk at Heather's property! PVAS Host: Karli Rogers & Heather Walsh Free and open to the public. Beginner birders welcome! This program is for adults only. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Join Karli Rogers and Heather Walsh for a morning bird walk at Heather's property! Anyone […]
Join Amy Thomas for fun seasonal nature activities for youth ages 3-5 years at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas $10/child (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For children ages 3-5. A parent, grandparent or guardian must accompany children. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. This fun program is designed for preschool-age children to provide opportunities for […]
*This event had been canceled but the next one is still on! June 18 at the Frog Hollow trail in Martinsburg* Join Master Naturalist Ellen Murphy for a lively walk at Spruce Pine Hollow! PVAS Host: Master Naturalist Ellen Murphy Free and open to the public. People of all experience levels are welcome! Registration is required and limited to 12 […]
Join Sonja Melander for an evening stroll to explore the nocturnal world at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. If the sky is clear, we will hike by the light of the full […]
Become a PVAS Weed Warrior! PVAS Host: KC Walters Free and open to the public. For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible If you want to volunteer at our nature preserves, but can’t make it to the scheduled volunteer workdays, this […]
Sign-up to volunteer to sort plant orders for the Spring 2024 Native Plant Sale! Free and open to the public. For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. We will need help sorting out the pre-orders at Sunny Meadows Garden Center for the Native Plant Sale pick-up day […]
Join PVAS to get First Aid/CPR Certified! Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Please note that there is a course fee of $86-$99 for this event/certification; payment is due at Step 2 of the registration process described below. This is a great certification to have if you currently or plan to volunteer to help with any of our […]
Thanks to a great showing at our first volunteer day, we are all ready for the plant sale this weekend and don't need another volunteer day. Sign-up to volunteer to sort plant orders for the Spring 2024 Native Plant Sale! Free and open to the public. For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an […]
Sign-up to volunteer during the pick-up and day-of sale portions of the Spring Native Plant Sale! Free and open to the public. For ages 16 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required PVMN Volunteer Credit Eligible. Multiple volunteer positions available including loading cars with pre-orders or helping customers choose plants. Sign-up for 9:30-12 or […]
Pre-order and day-of shopping options available! This fundraiser supports the Monarch Waystation grant program and educational activities of The Monarch Alliance, a program of the Potomac Valley Audubon Society! In-person sale: June 1, 10am - 2pm Click HERE to preview the great native plants we are offering. Mark your calendar for the sale date: Saturday, June 1 from 10am - 2pm […]
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