Join Ellen Murphy for a lively walk!

PVAS Host: 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 15 participants. This program has a minimum of 5 participants.

Join us for our monthly Wellness Walks—an opportunity to connect with nature, get moving, and enjoy the great outdoors! This March, we’ll explore the scenic Shenandoah River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield. With the leaves gone, it’s the perfect time to see the heron rookery. Keep an eye out for ducks and geese on the river, and if we’re lucky, we might even spot a bald eagle! The paved trail is flat, easily accessible, and perfect for a leisurely stroll. Dress warmly and come enjoy a peaceful walk by the river with good company!

• Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles or less.
• Pace/Activities: Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation)
• Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.
• Terrain: Asphalt and gravel. Gentle slopes/rolling hills
• Restroom: Restrooms are not available at this site.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Ellen will send a detailed email to registered participants.
• What to Bring: Dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes!

Register Here!

Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

If the required minimum # of people do not register by 4 pm the evening prior, the program will be cancelled.

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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).