Potomac Valley Audubon Society Events

Saturday March 28 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Poor House Farm Park, Poor House Rd, Martinsburg, WV, 25403

Nature Journaling at Poor House Farm Park | Trees: Harbingers of Spring

Join Jessica Ramey for Nature Journaling!PVAS Host: Jessica Ramey Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 12 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible No......More

Poor House Farm Park, Poor House Rd, Martinsburg, WV, 25403

Sunday March 29 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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

Wildflower Walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve

Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring’s first blooms!PVAS Host: Kathy Bilton This is afree/donation-based program. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming the woods with their vibrant colors before quickly fading away. These spring ephemerals take advantage of a brief window of sunlight before the trees leaf out, disappearing just as suddenly as they arrived. Their timing is everything—not just for them, but for the pollinators and wildlife that depend on their brief appearance. Join us for a walk through the springtime forest, where we’ll search for these short-lived blooms and take in the beauty of a season that never stands still. At Yankauer Nature Preserve, we can hope to see Twinleaf, Yellow Corydalis, Rue Anemone, Bloodroot, Spring Beauties, Dutchman’s Breeches, Cut-leaf Toothwort, and Giant Chickweed. Thank you for leaving the wildflowers for all to enjoy! Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles or less. An entire walk may take up to two hours, but participants may leave the group and turn back at any time.Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Mostly shadedTerrain: Hard ground/hiking trail Gentle slopes/rolling hillsRestroom: There are 2 composting toilets at Yankauer near the meeting location.Parking/Where to Meet: The group will assemble by the kiosk/sign near the composting toilets, a short walk from the parking lot.What to Bring: Bring water and dress for the weather! We strongly recommend that you wear sturdy shoes (with good tread and ideally with ankle support) and bring 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 our Host: ”

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

Sunday March 29 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

C&O Canal Towpath near Shepherdstown (large parking lot near railroad bridge), 16522-16500 Canal Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782

Wildflower Walk at the C&O Canal Towpath near Shepherdstown | Mobility-friendly

Enjoy a woodland stroll with us to welcome Spring’s first blooms!PVAS Host: Wanda Miller Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. and limited to 10 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible For just a short time each spring, delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, transforming the woods with their vibrant colors before quickly fading away. These spring ephemerals take advantage of a brief window of sunlight before the trees leaf out, disappearing just as suddenly as they arrived. Their timing is everything—not just for them, but for the pollinators and wildlife that depend on their brief appearance. Join us for a walk through the springtime forest, where we’ll search for these short-lived blooms and take in the beauty of a season that never stands still. At the C&O Canal Towpath, we can hope to see Twinleaf, Yellow Corydalis, Rue Anemone, Bloodroot, Spring Beauties, Dutchman’s Breeches, Cut-leaf Toothwort, and Giant Chickweed. Thank you for leaving the wildflowers for all to enjoy! Walking Distance: Approximately 2 miles or less. An entire walk may take up to two hours, but participants may leave the group and turn back at any time.Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Mostly shadedTerrain: Asphalt and gravel The route is generally flat.Restroom: Restrooms are available for this program.Parking/Where to Meet: Participants will meet at the large parking lot near Shepherdstown, located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/16gAo7LyC2NSsYPv9. Note this is NOT the first one on Canal Rd. after turning off Shepherdstown Pike. Keep following Canal Rd until you go under the railroad bridge, then it will be to your left.What to Bring: Bring water and dress for the weather! We strongly recommend that you wear sturdy shoes (with good tread and ideally with ankle support) and bring 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 our Host: Wanda is a Potomac Valley Master Naturalist. She is a retired high school biology teacher & lifelong resident of Berkeley County. She grew up on a small family farm and spent lots of time outdoors observing the local plants and animals.

C&O Canal Towpath near Shepherdstown (large parking lot near railroad bridge), 16522-16500 Canal Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782

Sunday March 29 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

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

Foraging Workshop: Forest to Fork Pesto

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a forest foraging workshop and recipe tasting!PVAS Host: Laurel Schwartz, Amy Thomas, PVAS volunteers $20/person. (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. This program has a minimum of 6 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible. Join us for a hands-on foraging workshop and recipe tasting, where you’ll discover the art of ethical and sustainable foraging while making a delicious pesto from garlic mustard and chickweed! As we gather ingredients, we’ll also contribute to managing invasive species at Yankauer Nature Preserve. In addition to pesto, you’ll have the chance to sample a variety of tasty treats made from foraged ingredients. PVAS program hosts Amy and Laurel, along with knowledgeable PVAS volunteers, will guide you through this flavorful adventure, sharing their expertise on responsible foraging. Bring an empty jar (or another recycled container) if you’d like to take home some of the freshly made pesto. Come ready to explore, learn, and taste the wild flavors of nature! Walking Distance: About a half milePace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe) to Moderate (steady but able to maintain a conversation)Exposure: Mostly shadedTerrain: Hard ground/hiking trail. Gentle slopes/rolling hillsRestroom: There are 2 composting toilets at Yankauer near the meeting location.Parking/Where to Meet: Park in the parking lot and meet at the pavilion.What to Bring: A small/medium jar with lid or other recycled container to take home pesto.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 day prior, the program will be canceled. Read our Program Policies. About Laurel: Laurel Schwartz is a PVAS Program Specialist. Since September 2021, she has managed PVAS’s 4th Grade Watershed Program. Additionally, she is the Audubon Discovery Camp Director. Laurel is a lifelong Jefferson County resident and Shepherd University graduate. She graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a concentration in Sustainable Resource Management. During the summers between the school year, she worked as a seasonal Park Ranger for both the National Park Service, at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and the Army Corps of Engineers, at Loyalhanna Lake Recreation Area. After graduation, Laurel served an AmeriCorps year (2019-2020) with us as an Environmental Educator. Through this role, she fell in love with youth education and nature interpretation. After her AmeriCorps year, Laurel worked for Virginia Tech as a Soil Science Research Associate and a Jefferson County Substitute Teacher. In her free time, Laurel can be found hiking, spending time with her dogs, relaxing in a hammock, or in the kitchen trying out new recipes. About Amy: Amy is a PVAS Program Specialist. She first worked for PVAS starting in 2012 as a camp counselor for three summers and then as camp director in 2015. In her role as a Program Specialist, she oversees Nature in the Neighborhood, school programs (other than 4th Grade Watershed), Turtle Time, and Forest Storytime. While studying at Towson University, Amy interned with the National Aquarium and Irvine Nature Center and worked for the University’s Office of Sustainability as a Compost Educator. Amy was also very involved in her university’s Outdoor Adventure program where she worked as an Outdoor Trip Leader, Kayak Clinic Instructor, Challenge Course Facilitator and Climbing Gym Supervisor. After earning her BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Informal Environmental Education in 2015, she served as a Chesapeake Conservation Corps member, working as a naturalist at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville, Maryland. Most recently, Amy worked as a field instructor at the Mountain Institute at Spruce Knob, West Virginia, where she led students on backpacking trips and taught Watershed Education programs. In her free time, Amy enjoys backpacking, biking, rock climbing, kayaking and cross-country skiing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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

Monday March 30 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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

Garden Clean-Up Volunteer Workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Meet the new Land Management and Conservation Intern, Alexus, and join her for a “spring cleaning” of the garden beds at Yankauer Nature Preserve!PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer Free and open to the public. For ages 12 and older. All ......More

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

Tuesday March 31 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

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

Teacher Workshop | Project WILD

Teachers – spend your day at a nature preserve and earn your Project WILD Terrestrial certification!PVAS Host: Will O’Boyle Free and open to teachers. The content of this training will be targeted to middle school teachers. This program is for adults. Pre-registration i......More

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

Tuesday March 31 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

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

Rachel Carson Fan Club

Come share your love of Rachel Carson and join our fan club!PVAS Host: Annie Young Free and open to the public. For ages 8 and older. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Come share your love of Rachel Carson and join our fan club! We’ll be geeking out about the mother of the environmental movement. Bring your favorite quote to share. Enjoy freshly foraged herbal tea and fresh-baked wholesome bread. Share pictures or stories of any destinations you’ve visited in her honor. Create your own Rachel Carson fan club membership card. End the night with a Sense of Wonder mindfulness walk. Walking Distance: Less than 1 milePace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Depends on where the group decides to go.Terrain: A mix of hard ground and mowed grass. Gentle slopes/rolling hillsRestroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available in the Case Nature Center.Parking/Where to Meet: Please meet inside the Case Nature Center.What to Bring: Pictures and/or a favorite quote – anything that we can use to honor and celebrate Rachel Carson! Please consider also bringing a small cash donation to support the costs of tea and bread.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: Annie Young has been working in various roles for PVAS for 20 years. She helped pilot and instruct the Watershed Initiative for fourth graders, created curriculum and led Wee Naturalists, led field trips, created community programming for visiting artists and biologists held at Cool Spring Preserve and volunteered for events. She has her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UVA and is the owner and director of Rainbow Montessori School , a nature-based preschool in Charles Town. Annie’s favorite things are spending time with her daughter in nature and crafting with found materials.

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

Wednesday April 1 through May 1

This Hike is for the Birds!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]A Self-Paced April Hiking Challenge!$10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required How It WorksHike the designated route at each......More

Wednesday April 1 9:30am - 3:00pm EDT

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

Case Nature Center Open Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]Join us for a day of discovery at Case Nature Center!PVAS Host: PVAS Nature Center Ambassadors Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Visit ......More

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

Wednesday April 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

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

Nature's Palette Watercolor Workshop: Goldfinch

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This monthâs subject is the Goldfinch.$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 15 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. Weâll begin by getting to know the monthâs themeâwhether itâs a bird, plant, or seasonal sceneâthrough a short, engaging lesson. Then weâll guide you step-by-step through creating a watercolor painting inspired by that subject, using reference photos we provide. The process is great for beginnersâno experience is necessary! Along the way, weâll chat about fun facts, artistic details we notice, and whatever else comes up in good company. Youâll head home with a beautiful watercolor creation: maybe a 5Ă7â greeting card or a piece worthy of your fridge or a frame. Come ready to learn, create, and enjoy the processâtogether. 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 instructor, Lindsay Chase: Lindsay has always loved all things nature, from birds to bugs to wildflowers and everything in between. After moving to West Virginia in 2024, she fell even more in love with all the wild and wonderful beauty of the region. Her joy and sense of place has only grown through her involvement with PVAS and completing the 2025 Master Naturalist program. Lindsay loves meeting new people and sharing her passion for nature, creativity, and connection with her community. Photo credit: Victoria Ambrosey/Audubon Photography Awards[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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

Wednesday April 1 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Shepherdstown Public Library, 145 Higbee Lane, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States

Birding 101

[vc_row][vc_column width=â2/3âł][vc_column_text css=ââ]Learn to Bird!Course Instructors: Wil Hershberger, Carol Winckler, Nancy Kirshbaum, Lynne Wiseman $100/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). Pre-registration is required and limited to 20 participants.Â The course is open to adults and children 16+. PVMN Continuing Education Eligible Love birds, but not sure what you are looking at? Hear a bird call and wonder who is making that sound? Join our Birding 101 course and learn how to become a birder.Â Â This four-week course includes four classroom sessions on Wednesday evenings and four field trips on Saturday mornings. It is perfect for beginning birders or those who want to brush up on their ID skills. Youâll learn everything from bird identification and field etiquette to birding techniques and resources. This course is taught by local birding experts who bring years of knowledge and a love of birding to the classes and field trips.Â Each participant will receive their own copy of a bird identification book to use throughout the course and beyond. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=â1/3âł][vc_column_text css=ââ]What past participants have to say about Birding 101:Â âThe class was phenomenal! Many thanks to Wil, Nancy, Lynne, and Carol for sharing not only their expertise but also their love of finding the birds. I was able to add several birds to my life list!â âThe walks were fantastic. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.â âIt was a great class and it ALL went well! Loved learning how to physically identify birds, their songs and also learning fun facts about many of them.â[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]Classroom Sessions: Wednesday Evenings in April 7:00- 9:00 pm April 1, 8, 15, 22 Shepherdstown Library (in the Commons Room just inside the main library doors) Â Field Trips: The Saturday morning field tips allow students to practice the skills learned in the classroom. Weâll visit a variety of habitats to see a wide variety of bird species that live in those. Field trips are held entirely outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for muddy conditions. Field trips include walking 1-2 miles on trails of varying terrain, including some hills. We will stop often to look for birds.Â Saturday mornings in April 7:00 am- 10:00 am April 4, 11, 18, 25 Locations will be announced in class. All are in our region and carpooling options may be available.Â Â Register Now![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=â1/2âł][vc_single_image image=â25359âł img_size=âlargeâ alignment=âcenterâ css=ââ][vc_column_text css=ââ]About Wil Hershberger: Wil has been photographing and recording the natural world for more than a decade and his work has been published in magazines, calendars, and books. His recordings of birds, frogs and insects are archived at the Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. His website can be found at natureimagesandsounds.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=â1/2âł][vc_single_image image=â25360âł img_size=âlargeâ alignment=âcenterâ css=ââ][vc_column_text css=ââ]About Nancy Kirshbaum: Nancyâs interest in birds began with a bird feeder that her dad built. On a fourth grade field trip to a bird banding station, she got to hold and release an American Goldfinch, and she became a confirmed lifelong birder. Nancy has participated in many bird counts and breeding bird atlas projects. She met her husband, Elliot, on a Baltimore Bird Club field trip, and they have traveled and birded together for over forty years. Nancy is a retired elementary school teacher and a member of PVAS and the Maryland Ornithological Society.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=â1/2âł][vc_single_image image=â25503âł img_size=âlargeâ alignment=âcenterâ css=ââ][vc_column_text css=ââ]About Lynne Wiseman: Lynne is a retired Realtor and has always had a curiosity about our feathered friends. She has been a member of PVAS for over 35 years and has been the board president. She has also become a Master Naturalist to expand her knowledge of all things nature and to share that knowledge with others by leading bird walks and teaching birding classes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=â1/2âł][vc_single_image image=â25402âł img_size=âlargeâ alignment=âcenterâ css=ââ][vc_column_text css=ââ]About Carol Winckler: Carol has had an interest in birding since childhood when grandma would take her for walks on the family farm in Illinois, letting her hold her bird book and look through her binoculars.Â Â She is a retired elementary school teacher and has been a Master Naturalist since 2017.Â Â She became a PVAS member in 2007 while taking her first Birding 101 class.Â Â She continues to enjoy participating in bird walks, helping teach birding classes, and take part each year with the Christmas Bird Count and Birdathon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Shepherdstown Public Library, 145 Higbee Lane, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States

Wednesday April 1 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

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

Full Moon Walk at Cool Spring Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]Join Allen for an evening stroll to explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal world under the full moon!PVAS Host: Allen Miller Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult......More

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

Saturday April 4 7:00am - 10:00am EDT

Shepherdstown Public Library, 145 Higbee Lane, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States

Birding 101

Shepherdstown Public Library, 145 Higbee Lane, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States

Saturday April 4 8:00am - Sunday April 12 6:00pm EDT

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

StoryWalkÂŽ at Cool Spring Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]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 StoryWalkÂŽ is ......More

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

Saturday April 4 8:00am - Sunday April 12 6:00pm EDT

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

StoryWalkÂŽ at Yankauer Nature Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=ââ]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 StoryWalkÂŽ......More

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

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