Potomac Valley Audubon Society Events

Monday August 3 8:00am - 10:30am EDT

Eidolon Nature Preserve, 2146 Orleans Rd., Great Cacapon, WV, 25422, United States

Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Eidolon Nature Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Eidolon Nature Preserve!PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as the......More

Eidolon Nature Preserve, 2146 Orleans Rd., Great Cacapon, WV, 25422, United States

Monday August 3 9:00am - Friday August 7 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)Get ready for one of our most popular camp sessions, Camp Survivor! This camp is all about learning those all-important outdoor survival skills. Campers will come away with many essential skills, incl......More

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

Monday August 3 9:00am - Friday August 7 3:00pm EDT

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

Discovery Camp: Everything Outdoors

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6)Everything Outdoors Camp is your chance to get in on all of your favorite summer camp activities! This is the week to do EVERYTHING that makes camp exciting, from crafts, to fort-building, to co......More

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

Monday August 3 9:00am - Friday August 7 3:00pm EDT

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

Discovery Camp: Nature Skills

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nature Skills (entering grades 7-12)This camp session is perfect for middle and high school campers who are interested in developing their outdoor skillset in a fun and welcoming environment. Campers will hone their survival skills and......More

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

Monday August 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, 213 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443

Not Just a Forecast: What our Region's Climate Trends Mean for You

The Potomac Valley Audubon Society welcomes Peter Girard, presenter from C-Change Conversations! This in-person program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome to attend. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible PARKING: Both Shepherdstown City parking and Shepherd University Campus parking are available. Parking is free. A map of city parking is here. Meters are not enforced after 6 pm. Spots along High Street are recommended.A map of campus parking is here. You may park in any of the Red lots. C and A are closest to the Byrd Center. Part of B lot is gated, but you may park in any spots near the Facilities building that are not behind the gate.SCHEDULE 6:30 PM: Presentation begins!8:00 PM: Approximate end of the program – this may change depending on questions and discussion!We will also be offering this program virtually! Here is the Zoom link so you can join in from home. If you are not able to attend live, in-person or virtually, you can view a recording on our Monthly Program page (even though this isn’t technically one of our Monthly Programs because we do not typically do them in August, we will still post it here since it is a guest lecture like our Monthly Programs!). We typically post the recording within several days. Presentation Description: Stronger storms, heavier rainfall, and extreme heat are increasingly affecting communities across the Potomac Valley and beyond. Yet conversations about climate change can still feel overwhelming, divisive, or disconnected from local concerns. Join C-Change presenter Peter Girard for a C-Change Conversations presentation exploring how climate change affects not only the environment, but also human health, personal security, and economic and geopolitical stability. Drawing on local and regional examples, this program will connect global climate trends to the impacts already being experienced in our communities. C-Change Conversations is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to making climate discussions accessible, respectful, and productive. Using data from trusted sources and a practical, nonthreatening approach, C-Change helps audiences move beyond polarization and engage thoughtfully with both the challenges and opportunities ahead. Through its signature Climate Primer presentation, C-Change has reached more than 25,000 people across 34 states and internationally. Tailored to the interests and concerns of this community, the presentation will provide a locally relevant, fact-based perspective and practical tools for understanding and discussing climate change. About the Presenter: Peter has spent the past 10 years working with researchers, journalists, policymakers, and organizational leaders to communicate a scientific understanding of our changing world to people who have the power to protect it. He recently led communications at Climate Central, guiding the group to become the most widely cited climate NGO across global news media, and earning the trust of politically diverse outlets as a source of reliable, unbiased information on climate science and solutions. Peter’s previous work with community groups, lawmakers, and scientists in South Florida helped to reshape water management policy and stem the decline of the Everglades’ historic northern estuaries. Before that, after a stint as a reporter, Peter enjoyed a career in marketing and communications for early-stage technology companies. Today, Peter helps science-focused organizations – including C-Change Conversations – present an optimistic vision of the future and show people how they can become a part of it.

Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, 213 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443

Tuesday August 4 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

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

Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Yankauer Nature Preserve!PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required, but is appreciated for planning purposes. If you do not register, we cannot contact you about event changes or cancellations. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible Summer is the BUSIEST time at the Nature Preserves! Help us maintain the trails and preserve features for summer campers and all of our visitors. All hands are welcome and helpful! Walking Distance: Approximately 1 milePace/Activities: Moderate to leisurely with several breaksExposure: Mostly under canopy coverTerrain: Dirt covered hard ground/walking trailRestroom: Composting toilets on siteParking/Where to Meet: The group will meet in the front parking lotWhat to Bring: Participants should wear sturdy, close-toed footwear, dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. Bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable.Register Here!Registration will remain open until the start of the program. Read our pricing structure & policies. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]About Alexus: Alexus is a recent Shepherd University graduate with a B.S. in environmental studies with a focus in aquatics. During her time there she worked in the aquaponics laboratory at “Tabler Farm”, was a member of Pi Epsilon, and served on the executive board for her sorority Delta Zeta that was very active in the community. Alexus has always had a love for conservation and is very excited to work with the PVAS team! Alexus loves being in nature, hiking, reading and spending time with her two dogs Clover and Banks as well as her two cats Spruce and Juniper.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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

Tuesday August 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

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

Volunteer Training: Animal Ambassador Caretakers

Join us to learn how to be a volunteer Animal Ambassador Caretaker!PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is generally for adults, although teenagers 14 years and older may attend but must be accompanied by adults on all future volunteer shifts. Pre-registration is required and limited to 3 participants. PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible Are you interested in helping care for the Case Nature Center’s resident Animal Ambassadors, which include four turtles, a snake, and Hissing Cockroaches? As an Animal Ambassador Caretaker, you’ll help feed and enrich the lives of our educational animals, support basic housekeeping in collaboration with PVAS staff and AmeriCorps members. This training is a great way to deepen your connection with wildlife and conservation through meaningful volunteer service. Animal Ambassadors are fed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The times of day are flexible and can include evenings. Friday shifts can be done on Saturdays to fit within the caretaker’s schedule. Structured training activities will last no more than two hours, to allow plenty of time for questions, hands-on exploration of the space and supplies, and anything else you need to get comfortable. Walking Distance: This volunteer position involves walking around the downstairs of the Case Nature Center, moving objects like bins that contain water. We will be learning through hands-on practice during an actual Animal Ambassador feeding.Restroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available.Parking/Where to Meet: Meet inside the Case Nature Center.What to Bring: No special supplies are required, but there is a chance you may have some “turtle water” splashed on your clothes, so keep this in mind as you dress!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: Amy is our Lead Teacher and Naturalist. She first worked for PVAS starting in 2012 as a camp counselor for three summers and then as camp director in 2015. 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.”

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

Wednesday August 5 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=””]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 August 5 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT

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

Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Cool Spring Preserve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join the Land Management and Conservation team for trail stewardship at Cool Spring Preserve!PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer Free and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. Children under 16 are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required, but is appreciated for planning purposes. If you do not register, we cannot contact you about event changes or cancellations. PVMN Volunteer Hours Eligible Summer is the BUSIEST time at the Nature Preserves! Help us maintain the trails and preserve features for summer campers and all of our visitors. All hands are welcome and helpful! Walking Distance: Approximately 1 milePace/Activities: Moderate to leisurely with several breaksExposure: Mostly under canopy coverTerrain: Grass covered hard ground/walking trailRestroom: Port-o-pot on siteParking/Where to Meet: The group will meet in the front parking lotWhat to Bring: Participants should wear sturdy, close-toed footwear, dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions. Bring your work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and any accessories that will help you stay comfortable.Register Here!Registration will remain open until the start of the program. Read our pricing structure & policies. About Alexus: Alexus is a recent Shepherd University graduate with a B.S. in environmental studies with a focus in aquatics. During her time there she worked in the aquaponics laboratory at “Tabler Farm”, was a member of Pi Epsilon, and served on the executive board for her sorority Delta Zeta that was very active in the community. Alexus has always had a love for conservation and is very excited to work with the PVAS team! Alexus loves being in nature, hiking, reading and spending time with her two dogs Clover and Banks as well as her two cats Spruce and Juniper.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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

Wednesday August 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

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

Nature's Palette Watercolor Workshop: Chimney swift

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a monthly celebration of nature, creativity, and curiosity! This month’s subject is the Chimney swift.$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. 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 great 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 or a piece worthy of your fridge or a frame. 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 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: Peter F/Macaulay Library[/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

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