Join Ellen Murphy for a lively walk!

PVAS Host: Master Naturalist Ellen Murphy

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.

Let’s get outside and walk the trails together! Wellness walks are monthly group walks to different locations. Walk distances vary but are often ~2 miles in length.
Bask in the glow of goldenrod at September’s Wellness Walk at Cool Spring Preserve! During the fall months, the trails at Cool Spring Preserve are teeming with a spectacular assortment of wildflowers, including goldenrod, aster, jewelweed, ironweed, and more! Join Ellen on a walk around Linda’s Loop and other paths to enjoy the sights of the season together!

• Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles or less.
• Pace: Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation) The group will adjust the pace as needed for hills or for interesting stops!
• Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.
• Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail – though depending on conditions some areas of the trail may be wet/soggy.
• Restroom: Yes, at the start of the program
• Parking/Where to Meet: Participants should meet at the back deck (just down from the parking lot) of the Nature Center.
• What to Bring: Dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes! You may also want to consider bringing a packed lunch – for the shaded back deck of the Case Nature Center or elsewhere! Please be sure to pack out your waste.Consider stopping by the Case Nature Center after your walk! (open until 3 pm)

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About our Host: Ellen is retired from PVAS (and a former National Park Ranger and Girl Scout Camp Director). With PVAS, she taught the Watershed Program, taught general environmental education for PK-5th grades, and directed Audubon Discovery Camp for 11 years. She has been a Master Naturalist since 2007. Her favorite word is “Look” and my favorite place is Yankauer Nature Preserve. She and her husband Kevin have been married for 39 years, residents of WV for almost 30 years, and “parents” to a series of pound puppies (currently #8 and 9).

Photo by Noémi Macavei-Katócz on Unsplash