The Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship is located just off of Harper's Ferry Road, about 5 miles from Harper's Ferry. The BRCES is a beautiful spot--600 acres of largely pristine woods, streams, ponds with hiking trails, and education center, etc. I love to walking there. If the classes would qualify, feel free to pass on the information to others. There are also other classes if you take a look at the Website (blueridgecenter.org). Thanks!
Wild Edible Plant Walk
Instructor: Tim MacWelch
Sunday, September 18, 2011, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$40 Members, $50 Non-members
Wild About Mushrooms
Instructor: Michael Judd
Saturday, September 24, 2011, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.$10 Materials Fee + Registration Fee ($30 Members, $40 Non-members)
Karen Eddlemankmeddleman@comcast.net
National Hunting Days Sept 24 and 25
- By Stephanie
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Volunteer Opportunities
The annual National Hunting & Fishing Days Celebration will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 & 25 at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park. The WVDNR has several children’s activities that need volunteers. In years past we’ve had many Master Naturalists volunteer their time at this event.
The times are: Saturday 9:00-6:00 and Sunday 9:00-4:00. Folks can volunteer for any amount of time (all day, half day or even a few hours).
If you are interested in earning volunteer hours, please let me know at your earliest convenience and I’ll send you more details. Thanks for helping us in the past, your help is REALLY appreciated.
Jim Fregonara
WVDNR
Wildlife Resources Section
Wildlife Diversity Program
phone: 304-637-0245
fax: 304-637-0250
email: Jim.M.Fregonara@wv.gov
The times are: Saturday 9:00-6:00 and Sunday 9:00-4:00. Folks can volunteer for any amount of time (all day, half day or even a few hours).
If you are interested in earning volunteer hours, please let me know at your earliest convenience and I’ll send you more details. Thanks for helping us in the past, your help is REALLY appreciated.
Jim Fregonara
WVDNR
Wildlife Resources Section
Wildlife Diversity Program
phone: 304-637-0245
fax: 304-637-0250
email: Jim.M.Fregonara@wv.gov
Jefferson County Volunteer Opportunity
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
- By Stephanie
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Volunteer Opportunities
If you are looking for a really, really interesting project to earn some volunteer hours, this is a doozy! As a volunteer with this class, you’ll be helping with water quality testing (pH, DO, etc) at Flowing Springs Park. These students are already raising trout in their classroom! If you can only volunteer once, go for it! If you have the time volunteer on a regular basis you’ll be amazed at the relationships you develop with the students. If you are interested, contact Carolyn Thomas at the info below.
-Ellen
Students at in 7th grade at Wildwood Middle School in Jefferson County will be engaged in a year-long to answer the question "Can brook trout be reintroduced into Flowing Springs?" The brook trout, West Virginia’s only native trout, have been extirpated from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia due to degradation of habitat and poor water quality. Through classroom activities, research, service learning, and collaboration with community partners, students will analyze the specific needs of brook trout with respect to water quality, land use and ecosystems.They will then participate in the reclamation of habitat for fish while building awareness and connection to Flowing Springs Park in Ranson, West Virginia. Students will develop technical science skills to examine the life cycle and habitat needs of brook trout in order to assess the feasibility of reintroducing brook trout to Flowing Springs Park. Through our existing “Trout in the Classroom” program, students will raise brook trout in a cold water aquarium from egg to fry stage, while studying the life cycle of trout. Community partners are needed to work with the students in and out of the classroom. Students will be in the field at Flowing Springs beginning in September and continuing throughout the year. It is anticipated that most field work will be conducted on Wednesday mornings (9-11:30). Partners are especially needed in the field to help students with water testing protocols, equipment usage, plantings, etc. and to serve as chaperons, providing extra "eyes and ears".
If you are interested please contact Carolyn Thomas at crthomas25443@gmail.com.
-Ellen
Students at in 7th grade at Wildwood Middle School in Jefferson County will be engaged in a year-long to answer the question "Can brook trout be reintroduced into Flowing Springs?" The brook trout, West Virginia’s only native trout, have been extirpated from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia due to degradation of habitat and poor water quality. Through classroom activities, research, service learning, and collaboration with community partners, students will analyze the specific needs of brook trout with respect to water quality, land use and ecosystems.They will then participate in the reclamation of habitat for fish while building awareness and connection to Flowing Springs Park in Ranson, West Virginia. Students will develop technical science skills to examine the life cycle and habitat needs of brook trout in order to assess the feasibility of reintroducing brook trout to Flowing Springs Park. Through our existing “Trout in the Classroom” program, students will raise brook trout in a cold water aquarium from egg to fry stage, while studying the life cycle of trout. Community partners are needed to work with the students in and out of the classroom. Students will be in the field at Flowing Springs beginning in September and continuing throughout the year. It is anticipated that most field work will be conducted on Wednesday mornings (9-11:30). Partners are especially needed in the field to help students with water testing protocols, equipment usage, plantings, etc. and to serve as chaperons, providing extra "eyes and ears".
If you are interested please contact Carolyn Thomas at crthomas25443@gmail.com.
United Way Day of Caring
- By Stephanie
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Volunteer Opportunities
PVAS is also spearheading volunteer projects for the United Way Day of Caring at Flowing Springs Park (next to Home Depot in Ranson). We'll be battling invasives, planting trees, picking up trash, etc... All physical work, but generally a fun day because there are so many volunteers helping out. And you’ll get…
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner! And a t-shirt. Contact Kristin Alexander to volunteer (pvasmail@aol.com)
The date is September 13th. The complete schedule is: 7:30-8 Breakfast at War Memorial Park (not required, but it’s a nice free breakfast, especially if you are in Martinsburg anyway)
8:30-4:00 Work at Yankauer/Flowing Springs Park (lunch provided at site)
4:30-6:00 Dinner at the Clarion in S-town. (also not required, but the food is great and welcome after a hard day of work)
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner! And a t-shirt. Contact Kristin Alexander to volunteer (pvasmail@aol.com)
The date is September 13th. The complete schedule is: 7:30-8 Breakfast at War Memorial Park (not required, but it’s a nice free breakfast, especially if you are in Martinsburg anyway)
8:30-4:00 Work at Yankauer/Flowing Springs Park (lunch provided at site)
4:30-6:00 Dinner at the Clarion in S-town. (also not required, but the food is great and welcome after a hard day of work)
Boy Scout Council Volunteer Opportunity
- By Stephanie
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Volunteer Opportunities
Merit Badge counselors are needed for Troop 420 in Charles Town as well as the local Boy Scout Council.
Here are some topics for which Master Naturalists would excel as counselors: Animal Science, Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Nature, Oceanography, Orienteering, Photography, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation, Weather... Following site has requirements and record keeping sheets for each badge: meritbadge. org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets.
I hope that all of you will take advantage of this opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the younger generation. Your efforts would also help the next generation to protect, cherish and appreciate things we hold dear. Boys will be super motivated and deeply appreciative. Please help.
Contact Jim Jenkins, Master Naturalist and Assistant Scoutmaster at : jenkinsjim@att.blackberry.net or 571-209-7350 to volunteer or with questions or leads to other good people.
Here are some topics for which Master Naturalists would excel as counselors: Animal Science, Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Nature, Oceanography, Orienteering, Photography, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation, Weather... Following site has requirements and record keeping sheets for each badge: meritbadge. org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets.
I hope that all of you will take advantage of this opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the younger generation. Your efforts would also help the next generation to protect, cherish and appreciate things we hold dear. Boys will be super motivated and deeply appreciative. Please help.
Contact Jim Jenkins, Master Naturalist and Assistant Scoutmaster at : jenkinsjim@att.blackberry.net or 571-209-7350 to volunteer or with questions or leads to other good people.
Volunteer Opportunites
- By Stephanie
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Volunteer Opportunities
Many of you are looking for volunteer hours (VH) and there are a few things that you may want to know about. I have listed the event, time and place as I know it, and a contact person. If you are interested, YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND CONTACT THE COORDINATOR SO THAT YOU ARE INCLUDED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. You can volunteer for everything or just partial help (days or specific times.)
The Day of Caring at Yankauer will be in September—maybe the 13th, but I’m not positive. This is a physical work day, but you get a free t-shirt and food. Contact Tim Murphy to volunteer. (timurf@comcast.net)
The Jefferson County Science Olympiad is September 26, 27, 28 and October 3, 4, 5, 8:00-1:00 p.m. daily. This involves presenting 40 minute hands-on sessions for 6th graders. Groups are generally 12-15 students with a chaperone. You present the same presentation 4 times each day. It is held at For Love of Children Outdoor Ed Center off Mission Rd near Harpers Ferry. Ellen can put you on that list for more info (pvasprograms@comcast.net).
The Berkeley Springs Birding Festival needs help. That’s September 16-18. Contact Helen Herlocker to volunteer and for more information on specific jobs. (hherlocker@gmail.com). There will also be classes and field excursions that you may enjoy.
The Charles Town Heritage Festival is September 17, 10-5 p.m. (set up 7:30-9:30). This is a “meet and greet” booth for PVAS and you can also talk about Master Naturalists. Contact Kristin Alexander (pvasmail@aol.com).
The Sharpsburg Heritage Festival is also September 17, 10-5 p.m. (set up 7:30-9:30). This is also a “meet and greet” booth for PVAS and Master Naturalists. (Same time as the Charles Town festival, but we have supplies for both places). Contact Kristin Alexander (pvasmail@aol.com).
Growing Native Seed Collection at Yankauer Preserve will be October 8, 10-12 noon. This is a fun event where you walk the trails at Yankauer and pick up nuts! Acorns, hickory nuts, etc are collected then sent to plant nurseries so that native trees can be cultivated for planting as buffer zones along local rivers and streams. Families often help with this. Contact Kristin Alexander (pvasmail@aol.com).
If you aren’t interested in any of this, there’s a whole section in your Master Naturalist binder about possible volunteer projects—6 or 8 pages. Most of those are citizen science ideas and you can contact the group to get involved.
Ellen and Wanda(Your friendly, neighborhood MN Member Services people)
The Day of Caring at Yankauer will be in September—maybe the 13th, but I’m not positive. This is a physical work day, but you get a free t-shirt and food. Contact Tim Murphy to volunteer. (timurf@comcast.net)
The Jefferson County Science Olympiad is September 26, 27, 28 and October 3, 4, 5, 8:00-1:00 p.m. daily. This involves presenting 40 minute hands-on sessions for 6th graders. Groups are generally 12-15 students with a chaperone. You present the same presentation 4 times each day. It is held at For Love of Children Outdoor Ed Center off Mission Rd near Harpers Ferry. Ellen can put you on that list for more info (pvasprograms@comcast.net).
The Berkeley Springs Birding Festival needs help. That’s September 16-18. Contact Helen Herlocker to volunteer and for more information on specific jobs. (hherlocker@gmail.com). There will also be classes and field excursions that you may enjoy.
The Charles Town Heritage Festival is September 17, 10-5 p.m. (set up 7:30-9:30). This is a “meet and greet” booth for PVAS and you can also talk about Master Naturalists. Contact Kristin Alexander (pvasmail@aol.com).
The Sharpsburg Heritage Festival is also September 17, 10-5 p.m. (set up 7:30-9:30). This is also a “meet and greet” booth for PVAS and Master Naturalists. (Same time as the Charles Town festival, but we have supplies for both places). Contact Kristin Alexander (pvasmail@aol.com).
Growing Native Seed Collection at Yankauer Preserve will be October 8, 10-12 noon. This is a fun event where you walk the trails at Yankauer and pick up nuts! Acorns, hickory nuts, etc are collected then sent to plant nurseries so that native trees can be cultivated for planting as buffer zones along local rivers and streams. Families often help with this. Contact Kristin Alexander (pvasmail@aol.com).
If you aren’t interested in any of this, there’s a whole section in your Master Naturalist binder about possible volunteer projects—6 or 8 pages. Most of those are citizen science ideas and you can contact the group to get involved.
Ellen and Wanda(Your friendly, neighborhood MN Member Services people)
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