Potomac Valley Audubon Society Events

Saturday June 28 8:00am - Sunday July 6 6:00pm EDT

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

StoryWalk® at Yankauer Nature Preserve

Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve!PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to e......More

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Saturday June 28 8:00am - Sunday July 6 6:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

StoryWalk® at Cool Spring Preserve

Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Cool Spring Preserve!PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy......More

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Monday June 30 9:00am - Thursday July 3 12:00pm EDT

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Discovery Camp: Sensational Senses

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sensational Senses (entering grades K-1)Engage and explore with your senses in the great outdoors! Campers participating in this half-day camp will be engaged in activities designed to heighten sensory awareness. Can you smell the flow......More

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Monday June 30 9:00am - Thursday July 3 3:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

FULL | Discovery Camp: Everything Outdoors

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6)Summer is the time for outdoor exploration! Join us for a week of all of our favorite nostalgic camp activities. We will go on hikes, build forts in the woods, make crafts, play games, and make ......More

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Monday June 30 1:00pm - Thursday July 3 4:00pm EDT

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Discovery Camp: CIT Retreat

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CIT Retreat (entering grades 7-12, for 2025 summer CITs)Kick back and relax at this CIT (Counselor-in-Training) only camp. That’s right, no campers, just CITs! During this week of camp, CITs will engage in hands-on training and activit......More

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Tuesday July 1 9:30am - 3:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Case Nature Center Open Day

Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center!PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Docents Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit us at the Case Nature Center! Meet our friendl......More

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Wednesday July 2 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, VA, 20132, United States

Wellness Walk at Sweet Run State Park

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 Wellness Walk at Sweet Run State Park, Virginia’s newest state park, tucked into the rolling hills of northwestern Loudoun County. With over 10 miles of hiking trails, this beautiful landscape invites exploration of clear-running streams, quiet woodlands, and traces of a 19th-century farming community that once thrived here. As we meander through the well-maintained, shaded trails, we’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of nature—from birdsong overhead to the rustling of leaves underfoot. The park’s blend of natural and cultural history offers both a peaceful escape and a glimpse into the past. Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles or less.Pace/Activities: Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation)Exposure: Mostly shadedTerrain: Earthen trail with some hilly, rocky sections that could be slippery when wet. Depending on the path the group chooses to take, you can expect some elevation gain.Restroom: Restrooms are available for this program.Parking/Where to Meet: About a week before the program, registered participants will receive a detailed email from Ellen with important information about the event. This message will also include an opportunity to coordinate carpooling. Please note that there is a $10 per vehicle parking fee at Sweet Run State Park.You can view the park’s trail map here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-sweetrun.pdfWhat to Bring: Dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes! You may also want to consider w walking stick, as there are some inclines on this hike. Be prepared with cash to pay the $10/vehicle entrance fee (if you are a passenger in a carpool, please contribute to the overall fee).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. Read our pricing structure & policies. 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).

Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, VA, 20132, United States

Friday July 4 10:30am - 3:00pm EDT

4th of July Parade, Picnic & Storywalk® in Shepherdstown

Come celebrate Independence Day with PVAS by marching in the Shepherdstown 4th of July parade! The parade will form on Church Street, then proceed down German Street to Princess Street and end there. Find us along Church Street any time after 10:30. If you have trouble ......More

Saturday July 5 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Butterfly Walk at Cool Spring Preserve

Join Master Naturalist Andrea Diggs for a walk full of wings and wonder, exploring butterflies at Cool Spring Preserve!PVAS Host: Andrea Diggs This is a free/donation-based program. 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 2 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Join us for a Butterfly Walk at Cool Spring Preserve, where we’ll explore the diverse habitats that make this area a haven for butterflies—including the marsh, meadow, and woodlands’ edge. As we move from one scenic spot to another, we’ll discuss the fascinating world of butterflies, including their behavioral patterns, migration habits, and the important role of both food sources and host plants. Along the way, you’ll learn how to distinguish between different butterfly families such as sulfurs, skippers, and swallowtails, with plenty of time for observation, conversation, and discovery. Walking Distance: 1-1.5 milesPace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe) to Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation)Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail in some areas, mowed grass in other areas. Gentle slopes/rolling hills. Slopes can be slippery when wet.Restroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms will be available at the start and the end 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 (including sturdy shoes) and bring water. Be sure to wear sunscreen! We recommend bringing a sketchpad for drawing and/or bringing a camera!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. Read our pricing structure & policies. About Andrea: Andrea Diggs is a long-time lover and learner of nature, having grown up running around in the woods and mountains of Appalachia in Western VA and Southern WV. Her fascination with butterflies intensified when she became the steward of three acres of land in Jefferson County, WV in 2007 and sought to return the old farmland to Mother Nature’s care. That goal is still in process, but in 2021 she registered her garden with the state as “Symphonic Garden” and specializes in making bouquets inspired by music, donating them to non-profit organizations or just giving them to friends (after quickly learning she preferred this over selling them). With each year, she increases the amount of native plants to mix in with non-invasive flowers for these bouquets – all grown without fertilizers, tilling, or any kind of chemicals. She selects her plants and flowers based on the needs of the butterflies and other beneficial insects and then will wander the garden for hours at a time observing the results and studying her butterfly books. As of 2023, Symphonic Garden is a Certified Wildlife Habitat and Butterfly Garden, and in 2024 she successfully completed all requirements to become a West Virginia Master Naturalist. When not in the garden, Andrea is dedicated to her music profession as a performer and teacher. She is the adjunct flute professor at Shepherd University and a member of several instrumental and vocal ensembles in the region.

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Sunday July 6 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Butterfly Walk at Cool Spring Preserve

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Monday July 7 9:00am - Friday July 11 3:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Discovery Camp: Art in the Wild

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Art in the Wild Camp (entering grades 7-12)This camp is designed for middle and high school aged campers that are looking to explore their creative side! Guest “crafters” and artists will come teach us how to make elevated art and craf......More

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Monday July 7 9:00am - Friday July 11 3:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

FULL | Discovery Camp: Earth Art

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earth Art Camp (entering grades 1-6)Campers will let their creativity run wild at Earth Art Camp! At this camp, we will use our creative energy to create music, sculpture, paintings, and writing! All the while, taking inspiration from ......More

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Monday July 7 9:00am - Friday July 11 3:00pm EDT

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

FULL | Discovery Camp: Camp Survivor

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6)Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid s......More

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Tuesday July 8 7:30am - 10:30am EDT

Rolling Ridge Conservancy Land, 138 Tupelo Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV

Rolling Ridge Conservancy Bird Walk

Join Bill Telfair and Master Naturalist Scot DeGraf for a morning bird walk at Rolling Ridge Conservancy!PVAS Host: Bill Telfair, Scot DeGraf This is a free/donation-based program. For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Explore the habitat and the bird life with others on the gorgeous trails of Rolling Ridge Conservancy, the largest privately-owned wilderness area near Washington DC and along the entire Appalachian Trail. Anyone with an interest in birding is welcome to join trip leaders Bill and Scot as they explore some of the 1500 acres of protected woodlands. These walks are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Rolling Ridge Conservancy welcomes donations, which can either be accepted on the morning of the walk or through their website (https://www.rollingridgeconservancy.org/donate). Please ask Bill or Scot how your donations will help foster their mission. Walking Distance: ~2-3 milesPace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Forested with dense canopy coverTerrain: Earthen trail with some hilly, rocky sections that could be slippery when wet Mostly flat, some gentle slopesRestroom: Restrooms are available for this program.Parking/Where to Meet: Meet at 138 Tupelo Ln, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. The buildings in this area are in a circle and people can park anywhere off the circle.What to Bring: Please wear sturdy walking shoes, bring along drinking water, and dress for the weather. Walking poles are encouraged. Binoculars will be available for anyone who needs them.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. Read our pricing structure & policies. About Bill: Bill has been birding since he was 8 years old. He has been on EBird since 2003, with a life list of 1,820 and a US list over 500. He has participated in Christmas Birds counts in both CA and WV, as well as the C&O bird count for 10 years. About Scot: Scot is a Potomac Valley Master Naturalist. Photo credit: Scot DeGraf

Rolling Ridge Conservancy Land, 138 Tupelo Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV

Tuesday July 8 9:30am - 3:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Case Nature Center Open Day

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Wednesday July 9 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Volunteer Training: Nature Center Docent

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 Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Share your love and knowledge nature and PVAS with others as a Nature Center Docent! Docents at the Case Nature Center at Cool Spring Preserve welcome visitors at the front desk and help them explore the nature center! This training will help you develop the knowledge and skills to confidently show visitors around the visitor center, talk to them about things to do and see outdoors, meet the Animal Ambassadors, learn about they can get involved with PVAS, and more! By volunteering as a volunteer docent, you will help visitors connect with nature in a friendly environment alongside PVAS staff and AmeriCorps service members! Both morning and afternoon volunteer docent shifts are available Tuesdays. Walking Distance: Little to no walking.Restroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available in the Case Nature Center.Parking/Where to Meet: Meet inside the Case Nature Center.What to Bring: Paper and something to write with, though this is not required. Handouts will be provided. We will take a very short walk outside to the Nature Playspace, so dress for the weather!Register Here!Registration will remain open until the start of the program. Read our pricing structure & policies. About our Host: Sonja joined the PVAS team in Spring 2023. Sonja began her career in environmental education during her time as a camp counselor during summers in college in western Pennsylvania. In 2008, Sonja earned her B.S. in physics and geology from the University of Pittsburgh and physics and her M.S. in geology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since then, Sonja has worked in informal education at Montserrat Volcano Observatory, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, and Mount St. Helens Institute. Sonja enjoys crafting (especially crocheting), reading/learning about new topics, and spending time with her dog.

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Wednesday July 9 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Nature's Palette Watercolor Workshop: Tree swallow

Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Tree swallow, a bird commonly observed at Cool Spring Preserve in July!PVAS Host: Sonja Melander $15/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). For ages 12 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 16 participants. This program has a minimum of 4 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Join us each month as we explore a new corner of the natural world through watercolor. We’ll begin by getting to know the month’s theme—whether it’s a bird, plant, or seasonal scene—through a short, engaging lesson. Then we’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a watercolor painting inspired by that subject, using reference photos we provide. The process is truly simple and perfect for beginners—no experience is necessary! Along the way, we’ll chat about fun facts, artistic details we notice, and whatever else comes up in good company. You’ll head home with a beautiful watercolor creation: maybe a 5×7” greeting card, a ribbon-tied ornament, or a piece worthy of your fridge or a frame. Tea will be provided to keep things cozy (just be ready to wash your mug). Come ready to learn, create, and enjoy the process—together. Walking Distance: Little to no walkingRestroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available in the Case Nature Center.Parking/Where to Meet: Meet upstairs, inside the Case Nature Center.What to Bring: Supplies will be provided, but we welcome you to bring any favorite supplies of yours that you would like to use!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. Read our pricing structure & policies. About our Host: Sonja is the Associate Director of Education with PVAS. You can read more about her here: https://www.potomacaudubon.org/team/sonja-melander/

Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States

Thursday July 10 9:00am - 11:30am EDT

Ambrose Park Children’s Garden, 25494 Mall Dr, Martinsburg, WV, United States

Nature in the Neighborhood: Brilliant Birds

Come explore the wonders of nature with us!PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required – just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we’ll cover a new nature top......More

Ambrose Park Children’s Garden, 25494 Mall Dr, Martinsburg, WV, United States

Thursday July 10 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Full Moon Walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve

Join Sonja for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon!PVAS Host: Sonja Melander This is a free/donation-based program. 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 moon along the trails at Yankauer Nature Preserve. If the evening is cloudy, we will still enjoy an evening stroll as a group. Regardless of the weather, we will enjoy the unique sights, sounds and smells of the nocturnal world together!Please note that Yankauer Nature Preserve is normally open only from dawn to dusk, but is accessible at night through special nighttime events like these. We hope you join us! Walking Distance: 1-1.5 milesPace/Activities: Moderate – steady but able to maintain a conversation. The group will make several stops along the way to regroup and to discuss interesting things we are noticing or thinking about! This hike typically involves a longer stop at the Potomac River overlook to pause and enjoy the nighttime environment.Exposure: Forested/dense canopy coverTerrain:Hard ground/hiking trail. Gentle slopes/rolling hills. The paths at Yankauer have a lot of roots and rocks and can be slippery when wet.Restroom: There are 2 composting toilets at Yankauer near the meeting location.Parking/Where to Meet: Yankauer Nature Preserve has about 20 parking spaces. The group will assemble by the kiosk/sign near the composting toilets.What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a flashlight! When the ground is wet, the trail can be slippery, so you may want to consider bringing a walking stick.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. Read our pricing structure & policies. About Sonja: Sonja is the Associate Director of Education for the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. She has been leading guided group nature walks for over a decade. She loves exploring different habitats under all sorts of weather conditions, by both daylight and moonlight and – when needed – flashlight!

Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States

Thursday July 10 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT

Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve, 4069 Back Creek Valley Rd., Hedgesville, WV, 25427, United States

Full Moon Walk at Stauffer's Marsh Preserve

Join Master Naturalist Allen Miller for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world by the light of the full moon at Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve!PVAS Host: Allen Miller This is a free/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, thoug......More

Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve, 4069 Back Creek Valley Rd., Hedgesville, WV, 25427, United States

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