Join the PVAS teaching staff for a winter solstice celebration at Cool Spring Preserve! Sip hot chocolate and roast marshmallows by a cozy campfire while listening to campfire stories. Afterwards, we’ll set out on a night hike around the preserve. We’ll provide the hot chocolate, marshmallows and roasting sticks. You are welcome to bring your own supplies for S’mores. This...
This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is strongly encouraged. There is no fee and anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills. Children will be welcome. Please register below. Join Deb Hale as she welcomes winter with her 7th Annual ‘Souper’ Bird Walk in Harpers Ferry! This year’s bird...
This event has been cancelled. Wondering how to spend a chilly Saturday morning in December? We’re offering a fun and easy project for you and the family! In partnership with our friends at Sunny Meadows Garden Center, we’re hosting a Build a Bird Feeder workshop on Saturday, December 14th at our Cool Spring Preserve Nature Center. Using the provided, prepared...
Join local arborist Shawn Walker of Trees 101 for a forest bathing walk at Eidolon Nature Preserve. “Forest bathing” originates from a Japanese practice called shinrin-yoku, which means “taking in the forest.” This will be a slow paced, mindful time spent in the woods and an opportunity to reconnect with the natural world. There will be a short hike at...
We hope to see you at the PVAS Native Tree and Plant Sale on Saturday, October 12 at Yankauer Nature Preserve! All proceeds from the sale will go toward managing our four nature preserves, as well as our conservation initiatives. PVAS Land and Conservation Manager, KC Walters, has been busy nursing a variety of native trees for you to purchase. We have...
We’re thrilled to have Flowers and Birds as our Summer Concert Series “kick-off!” Flowers and Birds is made up of Sophia Adara and Scooter Scudieri, a father/daughter duo performing mostly original music. You can find more info, and have a listen, on their website or Facebook page. You won’t want to miss this performance, Scooter and Sophia are incredible musicians...
Steve Warner returns to the Summer Concert Series (with special guest Tom Musselman!) Steve Warner has performed at the Summer Concert Series since its beginnings in 2003. He’s a crowd favorite, and we’re so glad to have him return this year. With numerous credits and awards to his name, Warner performs regularly throughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. As a...
We are so lucky to have Todd and Don join us for the Summer Concert Series! Todd Coyle and Don Oehser are both incredibly talented musicians. They’ll be treating us to a mixed set of blues and folk tunes. Come out and see two of the best in the area! Cool Spring Preserve is located at 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles...
Bluegrass at Cool Spring! Father/son duo Bill and Paul Young have been playing music together for well over a decade…and it shows! Both are amazing musicians. They’ll be performing a set of bluegrass and old-time tunes. Cool Spring Preserve is located at 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV 25414. All PVAS Summer Concert Series performances are free of charge and...
Jeff and Trudy Roth are the dynamic duo behind The Dilettantes! Jeff and Trudy are a husband/wife group performing a mixed set of folk-rock songs, and a handful of original tunes. Their excellent, relaxed performances are a perfect addition to the mellow environment of Cool Spring Preserve. Come out and enjoy! Cool Spring Preserve is located at 1469 Lloyd Road,...