2011 Class dates

For those continuing with the Master Naturalist classes this year, the TENTATIVE list of dates for 2011 is as follows. You can use this to determine when the classes you need to complete the course will be offered.


Core classes are required for you to graduate. Elective hours can be substituted hour for hour with any approved elective, but it is easier for you to plan on the ones offered.

March 19-20 Cacapon Orientation, General Ecology, Names/Classification/Identification and Soils (elective), Nature Interpretation/Teaching and Geology (elective)

April 30 Shepherd University Birds and Wildflowers/Weeds

May 21 NCTC Terrestrial Habitats and Recording/Sharing and Preserving What You Know

June 11 Cool Spring Farm Reptiles/Amphibians, Beavers (elective), Mammals

July 16 Cacapon Aquatic Habitats

August 6 NCTC Slime Molds (elective), Insects/Spiders & Such

Sept 10 Cool Spring Farm Wetland Habitats and Habitat Improvement

Oct 1 Yankauer Trees/Shrubs/Woody Wines, Service Project and Elective (elective)

Nov 5 Cacapon Service Project, Auction, and Casual Picnic

Nov 19 NCTC Annual Meeting and Presentation of Certification

Core classes are required for you to graduate.  Elective hours can be substituted hour for hour with any approved elective, but it is easier for you to plan on the ones offered.

2011 Workshops

Hi All-

 

I have attached information about the 2011 MN Workshops that you can take for MN credit. This information will also be posted on the PVAS website very shortly.

 

The workshops are on a “first come first served” basis and we are advertising them as open to the general public, so if you see one or more that interest you, do not delay in registering.

 

Don’t forget that you can also take classes independently of those offered by PVMN. You can get an hour or maybe more credit by attending the PVAS monthly meetings or special programs presented by Friends of NCTC. The Smithsonian Naturalist Center in Leesburg also has frequent programs.

 

Ellen and Wanda

 

(Your friendly MN Member Services group)
 
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The Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Program, under the auspices of the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, will offer a series of nature workshops that have both classroom and field segments. All workshops are open to members of the general public on a “first come, first served” basis. These workshops also count as “elective courses” for PVMN certified members and for PVMN members who have been accepted for the 2011 certification program.

 

There is a maximum enrollment of 20 students for each workshop. You may register for one or more workshops on one application. Full payment for all workshops chosen must be included with the application. Checks should be made payable to the Potomac Valley Audubon Society.

• A registration confirmation will be sent by email. Directions will be included.
• Refunds will not be made except when a course is cancelled.
• A fee paid for a cancelled workshop can be transferred to another workshop.

Applications must be received no later than two weeks before the date of the workshop to reserve your space. Late applications can be accepted if space is available, but instructors may not have enough materials for a late applicant.

 

Students must make their own arrangements for snacks, drinks, and lunch. (For workshops at the National Conservation Training Center, the Commons cafeteria might not be available. There are vending machines and a restaurant at Cacapon State Park.)

 

If you have questions, contact Wanda Miller at 304-263-7320 or PVMN54@gmail.com or Ellen Murphy at 304-676-8739 or pvasprograms@comcast.net.

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EMERGING CONTAMINANT ISSUES AND FISH HEALTH


January 15, 2011, 9 a.m.-12 noon

Dr. Vicki Blazer, Fisheries Biologist

USGS National Fish Health Research Laboratory, Kearneysville WV


NATURE PROGRAMS WITH CHILDREN

February 5, 2011, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (including lunch break)

Cacapon State Park (Main Lodge), Berkeley Springs WV

Nancy Little, Ellen Murphy, Wanda Miller


BATS

May 14, 2011, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

(This date and time is tentative and may need to be changed because of instructor availability.)

Cool Spring Farm, Lloyd Rd, Charles Town WV

Kieran O’Malley, WVDNR Biologist


FALL WILDFLOWERS

September 24, 2011, 9 a.m.-12 noon

NCTC

Phil King, NCTC Staff


MONARCH WATCH

August 20, 2011, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Cool Spring Farm, Lloyd Rd, Charles Town WV

Clark Dixon


LEAVE NO TRACE (LNT) TRAINER WORKSHOP

Late April/Early May

Clark Dixon (certified LNT Trainer)

For Love of Children Outdoor Education Center, Mission Road, Charles Town WV

Registration for this program MUST go through the Jefferson County Adult and Community Education Program at http://boe.jeff.k12.wv.us/ . Fees for this program are higher.

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For more information and registration form please visit the Potomac Valley Audubon Society's website.

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