Potomac Valley Audubon Society Events

Saturday December 13 9:30am - 3:00pm EST

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

Nature Center Open House

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a Special Weekend Open House at the 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 re......More

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

Sunday December 14 All Day

Washington County, Maryland

Christmas Bird Count - Washington County Circle

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society community science tradition for over 100 years! Host: Mark Abdy, Washington County Bird Club This event is FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, p......More

Washington County, Maryland

Tuesday December 16 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST

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

PVAS Ambassador Training

Join us to share your love of nature and connect our community as a PVAS Ambassador.PVAS Host: Sonja Melander, Ellen Kinzer, and Erin Smaldone Free and open to the public. This program is for adults. Registration is required PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Joi......More

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

Wednesday December 17 7:30am - 10:30am EST

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

Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Bill Telfair for a morning bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve!PVAS Host: Bill Telfair 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. Join trip leader Bill Telfair for a bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve! Anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills. The trails at Cool Spring Preserve have a lot to offer! From well-maintained footpaths to gorgeous views, the 74 acres of this preserve are home to much wildlife. Click here to see a list of birds seen in past Decembers! (Some places may not have an eBird list for that month, so that is a great opportunity for you to add the birds you see at this bird walk!) Walking Distance: Approximately 1 -2 miles.Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Partial shade/winter canopy. Some areas of full sun.Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail in some areas, mowed grass in other areas. Gentle slopes/rolling hillsRestroom: At the start of the program, Port-a-Pottys will be available. At the end of the program when the Case Nature Center is open, indoor flushing restrooms will be available.Parking/Where to Meet: Participants should meet at the back deck (just down from the parking lot) of the Nature Center.What to Bring: Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water. If you have them, binoculars and cameras are recommended. You may also want to consider installing free birding apps creating by the Cornell Lab or Ornithology to your mobile device: 1) Merlin (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) and 2) eBird (https://ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile/).Register Here!Registration will remain open until the start of the program. 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. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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

Wednesday December 17 9:30am - 3:00pm EST

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=””]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

Friday December 19 8:00am - Sunday January 4 6:00pm EST

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

StoryWalk® at Cool Spring Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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......More

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

Friday December 19 8:00am - Sunday January 4 6:00pm EST

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

StoryWalk® at Yankauer Nature Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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® ......More

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

Sunday December 21 All Day

Jefferson County WV

Christmas Bird Count - Charles Town Circle

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Christmas Bird Counts have been an Audubon Society community science tradition for over 100 years!PVAS Host: KC Walters This event is FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible Get engaged with community science! Birders of all experience can support research to better understand the trends and health of bird populations in our area. To learn more about the history of the Christmas Bird Count and where the data goes, click here.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Sign-Up Now!” color=”primary” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.civicchamps.com%2Forganizations%2F3134%2Factivities%2F293008|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””]How to Participate:Individually – If you live in the Charles Town area, you may count birds at your home feeders and report the results. Please click here to check the map to see if you are in the Charles Town Circle. If so, please register below and then print the Charles Town tally sheet to record your observations. All birders, regardless of experience, are welcome to participate in counting birds at home feeders!In a Group – You may also like taking a more active role by registering as a team of birders and heading out in the fields. Get together with your team to drive to the various locations, or, in your own vehicle, join a caravan of birders. Each team will be assigned a section within the Charles Town Circle and will keep a Charles Town tally sheet. Seasoned birders are encouraged to claim a section. Beginner birders, please reach out to KC Walters to be paired up with as seasoned birder.Important Information:Maps: Here is a link to the entire Charles Town Circle. After registration, you will be sent a map highlighting your individual section. The maps can be printed out from your home computer or downloaded to your phone for use in an interactive application, Avenza Maps. Check out this YouTube video to learn how to use Avenza Maps.Tally Sheet: This checklist may be used by those birding at home as well as those birding a section in a group. Your completed tally sheet can be emailed to [email protected] Rally: Gather with fellow CBC birders at the Case Nature Center at Cool Spring at 5:00pm to share in a delicious potluck meal and talk about awesome sightings from the day! Tallying the birds will begin at 6:00pm. You can join via Zoom for the reporting out of results!Find more information, visit Christmas Bird Counts or email KC Walters. Please also consider joining in the Inwood Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, January 4th, 2026! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Jefferson County WV

Sunday December 21 7:30am - 10:30am EST

USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, 407 Reservoir Road, Kearneysville, WV

Charles Town Christmas Bird Count: Guided Participation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Carlo and Heather for the Charles Town Christmas Bird Count at USGS!PVAS Host: Carlo Olivares, Heather Walsh 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. Join trip leaders Carlo and Heather for a guided Christmas Bird Count experience at USGS! This hands-on outing is perfect for anyone interested in becoming part of a time-honored community science tradition. Under their guidance, you’ll learn how to conduct a Christmas Bird Count—from spotting and identifying birds to recording observations that contribute to a nationwide conservation effort. All are welcome, no birding experience required. After the count, you’re invited to return to Cool Spring in the evening for the optional Tally Rally, where birders from across the Charles Town circle gather to enjoy good food, tally the day’s sightings, and swap stories from the field. Come learn, explore, and be part of a festive day of birding and community! The property has a mix of open ponds and woods, with excellent wetland quality and diverse bird species! Click here to see a list of birds seen in past Decembers! (Some places may not have an eBird list for that month, so that is a great opportunity for you to add the birds you see at this bird walk!) Walking Distance: ~ 2-2.5 mile, with the option of dropping out at the midpointPace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Very little to no shade.Terrain: Asphalt, gravel, and mowed grass. The route is generally flat.Restroom: No restrooms are available.Parking/Where to Meet: Park in the lot along Reservoir Rd here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FmsL7ZBdT6YybPFF7. The group will assemble near the parking area along Reservoir Rd.What to Bring: Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring along drinking water. Bring binoculars and/or a camera if you have them!Register Here!About Carlo: Carlo got hooked on bird-watching through PVAS on one of our bird walks last winter. Since then Carlo has learned how to identify various local and migrant birds through sight, sound, and flight patterns. Carlo hopes to grow his knowledge and guide others on their bird-watching journey. About Heather: Heather Walsh has worked at the EESC for 17 years as a fish biologist. Her research focus is to better understand how environmental changes affect the health of wild fish and what that could mean from a human perspective. She is also a member of PVAS and enjoys birding as a pastime.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, 407 Reservoir Road, Kearneysville, WV

Monday December 22 7:00am - 9:00am EST

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

Winter Solstice Sunrise: A Walk to Welcome the Light

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Embrace the dawn of winter together with a peaceful walk and warm drinks as we welcome the solstice sunrise.PVAS Host: Sonja Melander $10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for all participants 3 and over and limited to 20 participants. We will gather in the quiet darkness at the Case Nature Center and set out together along the trails at Cool Spring Preserve. As we walk, we will share solstice-related reflections and science facts, taking time to appreciate the peacefulness of the early morning. We will arrive at an eastward view over the wetland just in time to witness the first sunrise following the shortest day of the year. After welcoming the light together, we will make our way back to the Case Nature Center to warm up with cozy beverages like cocoa (vegan) with candy canes and coffee with cinnamon. Join us as we come together to commemorate this special time of year and share in the beauty of nature’s cycles. Note that sunrise is at 7:28 am so the group will leave the Case Nature Center promptly just after 7:00 after a very brief introduction. Walking Distance: About 1 mile or lessPace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)Exposure: Partial shade. Some areas of full sun.Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail in some areas, mowed grass in other areas. Gentle slopes/rolling hillsRestroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available in the Case Nature Center.Parking/Where to Meet: Participants should meet behind the Nature Center on the back patio.What to Bring: Dress for the weather – layer up and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a flashlight/headlamp for the first part of the event. You may also want to consider bringing a small blanket or sitting pad to use while watching the sunrise. We will have mugs available at the Case Nature Center, but you may also want to consider bringing a travel mug with you.Register Here!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 daylight, moonlight, sunrise, and sunset![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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

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