May 1, 2010 Itinerary -Yankauer Preserve

Pavilion

 

Schedule of Events -

• 8:00 – 8:10 Welcome
• 8:10 – 9:10 Wanda Miller, Classification (1 hour core)
• 9:10 – 9:20 Break, 10 minutes
• 9:20 – 10:20 Nancy O’Berry, Latin for Naturalists (1 hour elective)
• 10:20 – 10:30 Break, 10 minutes
• 10:30 – 11:30 Ellen Murphy, Using Your Field Guide (1 hour elective) (focus is on BIRDS)
• 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch (Remember to pack your lunch/beverage since
• There are no food services at Yankauer – or close by)
• 12:30 – 4:30 Dr. Carl Bell, Wildflowers (4 hour core)

 

 

Please note the following:

• Please remember to bring a folding/lawn chair.
• You may wish to bring bug repellant, field guides – PLEASE make sure to have your name marked on your own (no need to purchase any prior to class), camera (no need to purchase prior to class), binoculars (please do not buy if you do not have them, Yankauer has a few extra to use); wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately (since we will be outside all day.)
• Again – You must bring your lunch & drinks!
• No need to bring your large MN notebooks.
• You may want to bring a notebook/pen/pencil to take notes.

 

And thank you for joining us today!

Directions to Yankauer

April 17, 2010 Itinerary -Cool Spring Farm

Old Barn


Schedule of Events –

• 8:00 am - Welcome & Dean/Orsie/Kirschbaum, Birds (4 hour core)
• 10:00+/- am - Break (15 minutes)
• 12:15 pm - Lunch (Bring your own)
• 1:15 pm - O’Malley, Reptiles and Amphibians (3 hour core)
• 2:45+/- pm - Break (15 minutes)
• 4:30 pm - Course Evaluations/Clean-up
• 5:30-7:00pm - Pot Luck Supper (meet/mingle/dine – All MN & Invited spouses) & again, please remember this is for adults only) 
• 7:00-9:00pm - Hershberger/Smith, Wetland Night Sounds (2 hour Elective)

 

Please Note The Following: 

 

• Today’s agenda times may be adjusted to best suit instruction.
• Remember to pack a lunch – since there are no food services at Cool Spring Farm or close by.
• As a reminder, bug repellant and/or long sleeves and long pants are suggested because of the presence of tics.
• You will be out & about moving around looking for birds and sturdy shoes are suggested – the ground may be wet/muddy/rocky, and there are critters like snakes & such… open toed shoes/sandals are discouraged.
• Dress in layers since it may be cool in the morning, warm up in the afternoon, and then cool down in the evening.
• You may wish to bring a flashlight with you for the evening.
• You may wish to bring related field guides or books.
• You may wish to bring binoculars; however there is no need to purchase binoculars for this class – as this class provides you with binocular information in order for you to make a future purchase if you choose to do so in the future.
• Remember to provide your own lawn chairs, silverware, plates & cups.
• You may want your spouse/companion to bring your ‘potluck’ food item – since there is no refrigeration available. (Inform them to arrive @ 5:00pm)

If you have difficulties finding Cool Spring Farm – contact either Ellen Murphy (304-676-8739) or Nancy Little (443-690-3807) on their cell phone. Remember that cell service in the barn at Cool spring Farm may be “in and out” depending on the carrier. Inform your spouse/companion this information (they may need it!)

 

As always, thank you for joining us today.

April 17, 2010 Cool Spring Farm

REMINDER!

Who:      For all PVMN to attend.
What:     Meet and welcome the 2010 NM class and attend a free elective class.
When:    April 17, 2010
Where:   Cool Spring Farm (directions attached) of Charles Town.
Time:     5:30 – 9:00pm (Pot Luck Supper time is 5:30 to 7:00pm and then scheduled from 7:00 – 9:00pm is the 2 hour free elective class on Wetland Night Sounds with Wil Hershberger and Kelly Smith!

Please “bring a dish to share”, along with plates, silverware and a cup to drink from. Beverages: water and lemonade provided. You may also want to bring your own chairs and bug repellent.

This is also a chance for MN to pick up your own copy of the “new innards” of the WVMN manual.

Plan to attend this meet, mix, mingle, eat, drink, learn & have fun event!!!

Spouses may attend; however please do not bring children - since this is an adult learning event.

Hope to see you there!

Directions to Cool Spring Farm

March 20-21, 2010 Itinerary -Cacapon Resort State Park

Old Cacapon Inn

Schedule of Events –

Friday, March 19, 2010 – Optional for folks spending Friday night

You may make optional reservations to stay overnight at the Old Inn or Main Lodge on March 19 and/or March 20, 2010 through Kelly Smith by calling 304-258-1022/http://www.cacaponresort.com/

When checking in, go to the main lodge first to pay. Keys for the rooms should be in the lobby of the Old Inn. The Old Inn is rustic with single beds and a shared bath for two rooms depending on how many folks stay there. It is in easy walking distance from the main lodge.

5:00 pm room check in-

• No formal evening activities planned so enjoy your evening on your own. Dining options include exploring Berkeley Springs restaurants, dinner at the main lodge, or bringing your own food. Kitchen is available in Old Inn for those staying there.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 – All participants

• 7:15 am – meet and greet fellow naturalists – continental breakfast provided by PVMN
• 8:00 – introduction to Master Naturalist program and leaders of PVMN
• 8:15 Instructor, Charley Potter, Recording and Preserving (core class, 4 hours)
• 10:00-10:15+/- Break then continued instruction
• 12:30 pm – bring bagged lunch /planned get to know you activity
• 1:15 Instructors, Kathryn Henry and Wanda Miller, General Ecology (core class, 4 hours)
• 3:00-3:15+/- Break then continued instruction
• 5:30 end of instruction
• 6:00 dinner at lodge (optional, Dutch treat)
• Informal evening possibilities depending on weather – flashlight walk, share a favorite nature reading by the fire, movie

Sunday, March 21, 2010 - All participants

• 7:15am hearty breakfast for overnight guests provided by PVMN
• 8:00 Instructor, Ed Snyder, Geology (elective, four hours)
• 10:00-10:15+/- Break then continued instruction
• 12:15 End of morning instruction/short break to allow for early departure – bring bagged lunch
• 12:30 Instructors, Kristin Alexander and Jeff Feldman, Nature Interpretation (core class, 4 hours)
Working break
• 4:30 End of instruction

Please Note The Following:

• Some events have been switched around in presentation order from the original schedule.
• Be sure to check the weather to be prepared for outside activities and indoor chills (can be chilly at the Old Inn).
• The Old Inn has a fully furnished kitchen that you are welcomed to use during the sessions. Snacks during the breaks will be provided.
• Be aware that there is limited cell phone service at the park. For more specific information about Cacapon Resort State Park – http//www.cacaponresort.com/
• If you wish to have copies of the computer presentations, bring a thumb drive in order to copy.

If you need any clarifications, please contact

Ellen Murphy or Nancy Little

Thank you for joining the Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Program!

PVMN 2010 Schedule

3/20-21 Cacapon Nature Interpretation, Recording and Preserving, Geology (elective), General Ecology

4/17 Cool Spring Farm Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians +Potluck and Nature Sounds with Wil Hershberger

5/1 Yankauer Mushrooms (elective), Wildflowers

6/12 NCTC Insects, Mammals

7/17 Cacapon Aquatic Habitats, Aquatic Habitats (elective)

8/14 Cool Spring Farm Wetland Habitats, Habitat Improvement

9/18 Cacapon Woody Plants, Classification, Dichotomous Keys++ (elective)

10/2 NCTC Forest Succession (elective), Terrestrial Habitats

10/3 Yankauer Annual Meeting Picnic and Service Project (1-5 p.m.)


Times are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on the Saturday listed except for the first session which is a weekend. Both of those days are also 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Changes in class offerings sometimes occur, but the dates are set.