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
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Berkeley Springs Birding Festival
If you are look for some volunteer hours or elective class hours, the Fall Berkeley Springs Birding Festival might be just the thing! This is a terrific opportunity, very close to us and most of it is free! The preliminary poster is below.
If you are looking for volunteer hours, there are several ways you can be involved:
Be a volunteer at the reception booth for an hour or two (give out programs, sell tee shirts, answer questions or help with directions etc.). Please sign up for a two hour time slot on Friday between 4 pm and 9 pm, on Saturday between 9 am and 9:30 pm, or on Sunday between 9 am and noon. Contact Judy Webb at natureniche@earthlink.net.
Volunteer to help with this year’s Silent Auction. Last year this event was generously supported by donations from local artists, organizations, shops, and individuals and purchased by birders attending the evening events. It was a tremendous help to off-set expenses. If you would like to donate an item or help with the auction, please contact Helen Herlocker at hherlocker@gmail.com
If you are looking for volunteer hours, there are several ways you can be involved:
Be a volunteer at the reception booth for an hour or two (give out programs, sell tee shirts, answer questions or help with directions etc.). Please sign up for a two hour time slot on Friday between 4 pm and 9 pm, on Saturday between 9 am and 9:30 pm, or on Sunday between 9 am and noon. Contact Judy Webb at natureniche@earthlink.net.
Volunteer to help with this year’s Silent Auction. Last year this event was generously supported by donations from local artists, organizations, shops, and individuals and purchased by birders attending the evening events. It was a tremendous help to off-set expenses. If you would like to donate an item or help with the auction, please contact Helen Herlocker at hherlocker@gmail.com
Weed ID local workshop
The Potomac Highlands Cooperative Weed and Pest Management Area is hosting a free Invasive Species Identification Workshop on Saturday, May 21st 2011 at Thorn Spring Park in Franklin, WV.
The workshop is from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm with lunch provided at 11:30 am. Registration is required for the provided lunch, so please respond as soon as possible!
Please come and meet others in the community who are concerned about and trying to address the problems associated with invasive species. Presentations on woody and non-woody plants as well as pests will be given along with more detailed information on Emerald Ash Borers and the effects on Ash trees. Guided walks at Thorn Spring Park will begin shortly after lunch for an opportunity to view invasive species first hand!
Please view the attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at anytime.
Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday!
Andrea Brandon
The workshop is from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm with lunch provided at 11:30 am. Registration is required for the provided lunch, so please respond as soon as possible!
Please come and meet others in the community who are concerned about and trying to address the problems associated with invasive species. Presentations on woody and non-woody plants as well as pests will be given along with more detailed information on Emerald Ash Borers and the effects on Ash trees. Guided walks at Thorn Spring Park will begin shortly after lunch for an opportunity to view invasive species first hand!
Please view the attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at anytime.
Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday!
Andrea Brandon
Woods in Your Backyard
Below information promoting a workshop program in May called "Woods in your Backyard". This program would count for recertification hours if you have not already taken the class. Information times and cost are on the brochure.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Garlesky below.
Jennifer Garlesky
Conservation Specialist
West Virginia Conservation Agency
Eastern Panhandle Conservation District
151 Aikens Center, Suite 1
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Office: 304-263-4376 ext. 118
Cell: 304-951-1776
Fax: 304-263-4986
The West Virginia Division of Forestry and Forestry for the Bay will host a two part Woods in Your Backyard workshop for landowners in Berkeley & Jefferson Counties on May 5th & 12th.
Small lots, such as the one you may own, are a big deal. The vast majority of landowners in West Virginia have less than 10 acres. This land wooded or not is a vital for all. By enhancing wooded areas or creating natural areas on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, improved water quality and more.
The Woods in your Backyard program was collaboratively developed by cooperative extension educators in the Mid Atlantic region to help meet the natural resources needs of a growing number of smaller acreage landowners. Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference in their environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices outlined in this program. Each workshop is two sessions one week apart. The time in-between is for the purpose of applying lessons. The sessions are designed to go over the program manual and provide guidance on how to use the resources.
Topics will include:
• Forest ecology & woodland management principles
• Tree identification techniques
• Wildlife habitat projects
• Converting lawn to natural areas
• Invasive species control
When:
Thursdays, May 5th & 12th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Faith Christian Academy
138 Greensburg Road
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Cost for Workshop:
$15 individual or $20 family
Fee includes a book & light refreshments.
For more information, please contact
Craig Highfield, 410-267-5723, chighfield@chesapeakebay.net
Or visit: http://www.forestryforthebay.org/files/WBYBrochureWV1.pdf
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jennifer Garlesky below.
Jennifer Garlesky
Conservation Specialist
West Virginia Conservation Agency
Eastern Panhandle Conservation District
151 Aikens Center, Suite 1
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Office: 304-263-4376 ext. 118
Cell: 304-951-1776
Fax: 304-263-4986
Small Woodlots are a Big Deal
The West Virginia Division of Forestry and Forestry for the Bay will host a two part Woods in Your Backyard workshop for landowners in Berkeley & Jefferson Counties on May 5th & 12th.
Small lots, such as the one you may own, are a big deal. The vast majority of landowners in West Virginia have less than 10 acres. This land wooded or not is a vital for all. By enhancing wooded areas or creating natural areas on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, improved water quality and more.
The Woods in your Backyard program was collaboratively developed by cooperative extension educators in the Mid Atlantic region to help meet the natural resources needs of a growing number of smaller acreage landowners. Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference in their environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices outlined in this program. Each workshop is two sessions one week apart. The time in-between is for the purpose of applying lessons. The sessions are designed to go over the program manual and provide guidance on how to use the resources.
Topics will include:
• Forest ecology & woodland management principles
• Tree identification techniques
• Wildlife habitat projects
• Converting lawn to natural areas
• Invasive species control
When:
Thursdays, May 5th & 12th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Faith Christian Academy
138 Greensburg Road
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Cost for Workshop:
$15 individual or $20 family
Fee includes a book & light refreshments.
For more information, please contact
Craig Highfield, 410-267-5723, chighfield@chesapeakebay.net
Or visit: http://www.forestryforthebay.org/files/WBYBrochureWV1.pdf
Horn Point Laboratory Lecture for MN Credit
If you are looking for a reason to go to the Eastern Shore, you can get MN class hours by attending a lecture on the Chesapeake Bay!
Click here for additional information.
Click here for additional information.
Opequon Creek Project workshop for MN Credits
If any of you did not attend this workshop last year when Laura presented it as a MN elective, you can still get class credit for the presentation this year. It's really interesting!
The Opequon Creek Project Team is pleased to announce our guest speaker for Wednesday, March 2, 2011, will be Laura from the Outfitter at Harpers Ferry and The Outfitter's General Store. Her presentation will be, "The History of the Beaver in WV". WV beavers were responsible for creating wetlands that provided natural habitat and helped capture, filter and clean water before it entered the Chesapeake Bay.
The Opequon Creek Project Team general meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, at 6:00 p.m. at the P.S.S.D. facility on District Way, off Edwin Miller Blvd. in Martinsburg. General meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged by members.
Directions:
From I-81 - take exit 16 East onto Edwin Miller Blvd (Rt 9). Turn left just past Sheetz on District Way (between Daily Grind and United Bank). PSSD building is on the left at end of street, a PSSD sign is on front door. The conference room is the door to your immediate left upon entering lobby.
The Opequon Creek Project Team is pleased to announce our guest speaker for Wednesday, March 2, 2011, will be Laura from the Outfitter at Harpers Ferry and The Outfitter's General Store. Her presentation will be, "The History of the Beaver in WV". WV beavers were responsible for creating wetlands that provided natural habitat and helped capture, filter and clean water before it entered the Chesapeake Bay.
The Opequon Creek Project Team general meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, at 6:00 p.m. at the P.S.S.D. facility on District Way, off Edwin Miller Blvd. in Martinsburg. General meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged by members.
Directions:
From I-81 - take exit 16 East onto Edwin Miller Blvd (Rt 9). Turn left just past Sheetz on District Way (between Daily Grind and United Bank). PSSD building is on the left at end of street, a PSSD sign is on front door. The conference room is the door to your immediate left upon entering lobby.
Leave No Trace Training for MN credits
As promised, Leave No Trace Training will be offered through Jefferson County Adult Education this spring. The class date is March 22 with the overnight to be announced at that time. Clark Dixon will be leading the session.
To register, go to the Jefferson County school website for Adult and Community Ed. On the left margin there are links to the Winter Catalog. That will bring up the entire booklet. The training is listed on page 11. There is a registration form in the booklet.
You can also find the booklet around the Jefferson County area, particularly in the schools.
If you have any questions about this course, email Clark Dixonconsultants@aol.com
To register, go to the Jefferson County school website for Adult and Community Ed. On the left margin there are links to the Winter Catalog. That will bring up the entire booklet. The training is listed on page 11. There is a registration form in the booklet.
You can also find the booklet around the Jefferson County area, particularly in the schools.
If you have any questions about this course, email Clark Dixonconsultants@aol.com
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.
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.
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.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
- 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.
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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.
Upcoming 2011 Workshops
Hi All
Here’s a heads-up on the Master Naturalist sponsored workshops for 2011. We are getting instructors and places set, but don’t have everything in place quite yet. However, we wanted you to know what was in the works and to let you know that information will be up on the PVAS website soon. If you have a workshop that you would like to offer, let us know!
Ellen and Wanda
(Your Friendly PVMN Member Services Folks)
EMERGING CONTAMINANT ISSUES AND FISH HEALTH January 15, 2011 [This is definite!]
USGS National Fish Health Research Laboratory, 11649 Leetown Road, Kearneysville WV
Nature Programs With Children (tentatively set for February)
Leave No Trace Trainer Workshop (through Jefferson County Adult Continuing Education)
Bats (very tentatively set for May)
Forest Succession (August)
Fall Wildflowers (very tentative, possibly September)
Monarch Watch (August)
Other workshops that we are hoping to offer include:
Geology Field Trip with Ed Snyder
Butterflies
Project Underground
Crows
Here’s a heads-up on the Master Naturalist sponsored workshops for 2011. We are getting instructors and places set, but don’t have everything in place quite yet. However, we wanted you to know what was in the works and to let you know that information will be up on the PVAS website soon. If you have a workshop that you would like to offer, let us know!
Ellen and Wanda
(Your Friendly PVMN Member Services Folks)
EMERGING CONTAMINANT ISSUES AND FISH HEALTH January 15, 2011 [This is definite!]
USGS National Fish Health Research Laboratory, 11649 Leetown Road, Kearneysville WV
Nature Programs With Children (tentatively set for February)
Leave No Trace Trainer Workshop (through Jefferson County Adult Continuing Education)
Bats (very tentatively set for May)
Forest Succession (August)
Fall Wildflowers (very tentative, possibly September)
Monarch Watch (August)
Other workshops that we are hoping to offer include:
Geology Field Trip with Ed Snyder
Butterflies
Project Underground
Crows
Elective and Volunteer Opportunity
Hi Everyone-
If you are in need of MN class hours for elective credit (or you just can’t quit taking nature classes!), you have a great opportunity the last weekend of September. This will be the Berkeley Springs Fall Birding Weekend—it’s the third year! The brochures will be out soon, but you have advance notice!
You can get 3 hours of elective credit by attending the Saturday night sessions. There are 2 and both sound really interesting. Tickets for the entire evening are only $10 (both speakers and dessert)! The programs are described below. To reserve your tickets (early, before they disappear), contact Judy Webb (judy@natureniche.biz) or call her at 304 258-0992.
There are also shorter programs on Friday night (7:30 p.m. “Name That Bird” with Dr. Scott Shalaway) and Saturday (1 p.m. “The Joys of Backyard Birding” with Betty Harmison) that count as recertification hours. No ticket is required for those.
In addition, if you need more VH for this year, the festival needs help with the registration booth at The Old Country Inn in Berkeley Springs. Help is need on Friday September 24 from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday September 25 from 8-10 a.m. and 1-9 p.m. If you only have a few hours to spare, you can help for only a part of the time. If you can help, email Judy Webb at judy@natureniche.biz and tell her what times you are available.
Ellen
Saturday Night Programs
7:00 pm Behind the Scenes Investigations Marcy Heacker, Forensic Ornithologist at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History will share her research investigations into the mysteries of aviation bird strikes. (Remember the Hudson River Crash?) and the searches for possible elusive survivors of extinct species—notably the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. The Garden Room is the location for the Saturday evening events.
Following Marcy’s presentation, enjoy dessert and coffee in the Garden Room.
8:15pm The Enchanted Island Dr. Scott Shalaway will share his Galapagos adventures with photos taken during a recent birding trip on which he served as group leader.
If you are in need of MN class hours for elective credit (or you just can’t quit taking nature classes!), you have a great opportunity the last weekend of September. This will be the Berkeley Springs Fall Birding Weekend—it’s the third year! The brochures will be out soon, but you have advance notice!
You can get 3 hours of elective credit by attending the Saturday night sessions. There are 2 and both sound really interesting. Tickets for the entire evening are only $10 (both speakers and dessert)! The programs are described below. To reserve your tickets (early, before they disappear), contact Judy Webb (judy@natureniche.biz) or call her at 304 258-0992.
There are also shorter programs on Friday night (7:30 p.m. “Name That Bird” with Dr. Scott Shalaway) and Saturday (1 p.m. “The Joys of Backyard Birding” with Betty Harmison) that count as recertification hours. No ticket is required for those.
In addition, if you need more VH for this year, the festival needs help with the registration booth at The Old Country Inn in Berkeley Springs. Help is need on Friday September 24 from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday September 25 from 8-10 a.m. and 1-9 p.m. If you only have a few hours to spare, you can help for only a part of the time. If you can help, email Judy Webb at judy@natureniche.biz and tell her what times you are available.
Ellen
Saturday Night Programs
7:00 pm Behind the Scenes Investigations Marcy Heacker, Forensic Ornithologist at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History will share her research investigations into the mysteries of aviation bird strikes. (Remember the Hudson River Crash?) and the searches for possible elusive survivors of extinct species—notably the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. The Garden Room is the location for the Saturday evening events.
Following Marcy’s presentation, enjoy dessert and coffee in the Garden Room.
8:15pm The Enchanted Island Dr. Scott Shalaway will share his Galapagos adventures with photos taken during a recent birding trip on which he served as group leader.
Leave No Trace elective
PVMN is sponsoring at Leave No Trace trainer workshop on September 11-12. This is a great opportunity that you may want to take advantage of—it counts as 4 hours of MN workshop credit. The course will be held September 11-12 at "For Love of Children" (FLOC) Outdoor Education Center located in Shannondale (off Mission Rd off Route 9 east outside of Charles Town).
This class is open to the public so you are welcome to refer others to it or bring a friend to join you at the training.
Normally the training involves camping in a tent, but if you prefer to sleep at the FLOC lodge, there are limited rooms available for $30 a night. That is in addition to the course fee.
We need to know if you are planning to sign up by August 25 so that all arrangements can be finalized. If you are thinking you will take the class, but have just not gotten around to signing up, please go ahead and do so. In fact, send me an email saying you are signing up; then send the registration form and fee to Leigh Jenkins.
The Leave No Trace (LNT) program emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. This training course consists of a total of 16 hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field and one night of camping. Topics covered during the course include the role and function of an LNT Trainer; the principles and ethics of LNT; teaching skills and techniques and student learning LNT program; the role and function of the non profit organization LNT, Inc. Each participant will understand, demonstrate, and be able to teach minimum impact techniques for friends, family, sponsoring organization and other community groups and lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. A student who completes this course will become a qualified LNT Trainer.
More information and a detailed schedule with a list of items to bring will be provided upon registration.
The registration fee for the course is $35.00 per participant. To register, download the MN workshop form at www.potomacaudubon.org
If you have any questions, please contact Clark Dixon at dixonconsultants@aol.com
This class is open to the public so you are welcome to refer others to it or bring a friend to join you at the training.
Normally the training involves camping in a tent, but if you prefer to sleep at the FLOC lodge, there are limited rooms available for $30 a night. That is in addition to the course fee.
We need to know if you are planning to sign up by August 25 so that all arrangements can be finalized. If you are thinking you will take the class, but have just not gotten around to signing up, please go ahead and do so. In fact, send me an email saying you are signing up; then send the registration form and fee to Leigh Jenkins.
The Leave No Trace (LNT) program emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. This training course consists of a total of 16 hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field and one night of camping. Topics covered during the course include the role and function of an LNT Trainer; the principles and ethics of LNT; teaching skills and techniques and student learning LNT program; the role and function of the non profit organization LNT, Inc. Each participant will understand, demonstrate, and be able to teach minimum impact techniques for friends, family, sponsoring organization and other community groups and lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. A student who completes this course will become a qualified LNT Trainer.
More information and a detailed schedule with a list of items to bring will be provided upon registration.
The registration fee for the course is $35.00 per participant. To register, download the MN workshop form at www.potomacaudubon.org
If you have any questions, please contact Clark Dixon at dixonconsultants@aol.com
NASA's GLOBE Program Humming Bird Certification Workshop
Dear Educators and Citizen Scientists,
Have you ever wondered the question, “Where do the hummingbirds go in the winter?” Well, if you like to study or teach seasonal changes by observing one of the most fascinating of Earth’s creatures, then you should consider signing up for one of the limited seats at this year’s GLOBE Program Ruby-Throated Hummingbird workshop. I will be there working with Bill Hilton, Principal Investigator of Operation Rubythroat to certify teachers and citizen scientists alike on how to share your hummer observations with the scientific world. Please read the open letter below.
Sincerely,
Todd I. Ensign
Program Manager
NASA IV&V Facility
Educator Resource Center100 University Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
Voice: 304-367-8438
E-Mail: todd.ensign@ivv.nasa.gov
WWW: http://erc.ivv.nasa.gov/
New River Hummingbird Festival
You are invited to join in launching the first-ever New River Hummingbird Festival, August 13-15, 2010 at the Blackberry site at ACE Adventure Resort in Minden WV (near Oak Hill in Fayette County).
The New River Hummingbird Festival will be an exciting family-oriented three-day festival offering an array of birding and nature presentations. Born of Fayette County's internationally acclaimed New River Birding & Nature Festival (named a Top 10 birding venue in Bird Watcher’s Digest) and co-hosted by ACE Adventure Resort, the New River Hummingbird Festival is destined to be a real crowd-pleaser.
Directing the Festival:
Ø Dave Pollard, Fayette County Resource Coordinator who co-conceived of and implemented the annual New River Birding & Nature Festival
Ø Bill Hilton Jr., Hummingbird expert, Consulting Director of New River Birding & Nature Center, and cited by Discover magazine as one of “50 Best Brains in Science”
Festival schedule overview:
o Friday, August 13
• 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hummingbird Workshop on hummingbird natural history from feeding to
nesting to migration; observing and photographing hummingbird behavior; designing a hummingbird habitat; attracting and caring for hummingbirds in your own backyard (or schoolyard or nature center); reporting hummingbird observations via EarthTrek and The GLOBE Program; using hummingbirds as a teaching tool; banding hummingbirds; etc.
(Advance reservation required by contacting Rachel Davis at 304-880-8059 rachel@wolfcreekparkwv.com; limited to 20 guests, ages 16 and up; $20 fee; lunch provided; recommended audience is formal and home-school educators, naturalists, and hummingbird enthusiasts)
• 7 – 9 pm Presentation: “Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: From Your Yard to Costa Rica . . . and Back!”
(free and open to the public; recommended audience ages 12 and up)
o Saturday, August 14
• 9 am – 5 pm Hummingbird banding demonstrations, vendors, exhibits
(free and open to the public; all ages)
o Sunday, August 15
• 9 am – 3 pm Hummingbird banding demonstrations, vendors, exhibits
(free and open to the public; all ages)
All monies received go to the Fayette County Education Fund, which underwrites youth programs. Their principal activity is Leadership Fayette County, whose goal is “to provide Fayette County youth with the information and tools needed to enable them to make the choice to return to Fayette County to Live, Learn, Work and Play upon completion of their higher education.”
We hope you’re able to be there and we look forward to seeing you at the inaugural New River Hummingbird Festival!
Best Regards,
The New River Hummingbird Festival Team
Have you ever wondered the question, “Where do the hummingbirds go in the winter?” Well, if you like to study or teach seasonal changes by observing one of the most fascinating of Earth’s creatures, then you should consider signing up for one of the limited seats at this year’s GLOBE Program Ruby-Throated Hummingbird workshop. I will be there working with Bill Hilton, Principal Investigator of Operation Rubythroat to certify teachers and citizen scientists alike on how to share your hummer observations with the scientific world. Please read the open letter below.
Sincerely,
Todd I. Ensign
Program Manager
NASA IV&V Facility
Educator Resource Center100 University Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
Voice: 304-367-8438
E-Mail: todd.ensign@ivv.nasa.gov
WWW: http://erc.ivv.nasa.gov/
New River Hummingbird Festival
You are invited to join in launching the first-ever New River Hummingbird Festival, August 13-15, 2010 at the Blackberry site at ACE Adventure Resort in Minden WV (near Oak Hill in Fayette County).
The New River Hummingbird Festival will be an exciting family-oriented three-day festival offering an array of birding and nature presentations. Born of Fayette County's internationally acclaimed New River Birding & Nature Festival (named a Top 10 birding venue in Bird Watcher’s Digest) and co-hosted by ACE Adventure Resort, the New River Hummingbird Festival is destined to be a real crowd-pleaser.
Directing the Festival:
Ø Dave Pollard, Fayette County Resource Coordinator who co-conceived of and implemented the annual New River Birding & Nature Festival
Ø Bill Hilton Jr., Hummingbird expert, Consulting Director of New River Birding & Nature Center, and cited by Discover magazine as one of “50 Best Brains in Science”
Festival schedule overview:
o Friday, August 13
• 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hummingbird Workshop on hummingbird natural history from feeding to
nesting to migration; observing and photographing hummingbird behavior; designing a hummingbird habitat; attracting and caring for hummingbirds in your own backyard (or schoolyard or nature center); reporting hummingbird observations via EarthTrek and The GLOBE Program; using hummingbirds as a teaching tool; banding hummingbirds; etc.
(Advance reservation required by contacting Rachel Davis at 304-880-8059 rachel@wolfcreekparkwv.com; limited to 20 guests, ages 16 and up; $20 fee; lunch provided; recommended audience is formal and home-school educators, naturalists, and hummingbird enthusiasts)
• 7 – 9 pm Presentation: “Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: From Your Yard to Costa Rica . . . and Back!”
(free and open to the public; recommended audience ages 12 and up)
o Saturday, August 14
• 9 am – 5 pm Hummingbird banding demonstrations, vendors, exhibits
(free and open to the public; all ages)
o Sunday, August 15
• 9 am – 3 pm Hummingbird banding demonstrations, vendors, exhibits
(free and open to the public; all ages)
All monies received go to the Fayette County Education Fund, which underwrites youth programs. Their principal activity is Leadership Fayette County, whose goal is “to provide Fayette County youth with the information and tools needed to enable them to make the choice to return to Fayette County to Live, Learn, Work and Play upon completion of their higher education.”
We hope you’re able to be there and we look forward to seeing you at the inaugural New River Hummingbird Festival!
Best Regards,
The New River Hummingbird Festival Team
Upcoming Electives
There will be a new elective class at Cacapon State Park on July 24 from 10 to 12. Jane Whitaker, noted bee expert, will be offering instruction on native bees. There will be a classroom presentation followed by field work concentrating on collection and identification. This will be a 2 hour elective for Master Naturalists.
The Leave No Trace (LNT) program emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. This training course consists of a total of 16 hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field and one night of camping . Topics covered during the course include the role and function of an LNT Trainer; the principles and ethics of LNT; teaching skills and techniques and student learning LNT program; the role and function of the non profit organization LNT, Inc. Each participant will understand, demonstrate, and be able to teach minimum impact techniques for friends, family, sponsoring organization and other community groups and lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. A student who completes this course will become a qualified LNT Trainer. The course will be held September 11-12 at "For Love of Children" Outdoor Education Center located in Shannondale. More information and a detailed schedule with a list of items to bring will be provided upon registration.
The registration fee for the course is $35.00 per participant. If you have any questions, please contact Clark Dixon at dixonconsultants@aol.com .
To sign up for either class, please use the workshop form at www.potomacaudubon.org
The Leave No Trace (LNT) program emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. This training course consists of a total of 16 hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field and one night of camping . Topics covered during the course include the role and function of an LNT Trainer; the principles and ethics of LNT; teaching skills and techniques and student learning LNT program; the role and function of the non profit organization LNT, Inc. Each participant will understand, demonstrate, and be able to teach minimum impact techniques for friends, family, sponsoring organization and other community groups and lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. A student who completes this course will become a qualified LNT Trainer. The course will be held September 11-12 at "For Love of Children" Outdoor Education Center located in Shannondale. More information and a detailed schedule with a list of items to bring will be provided upon registration.
The registration fee for the course is $35.00 per participant. If you have any questions, please contact Clark Dixon at dixonconsultants@aol.com .
To sign up for either class, please use the workshop form at www.potomacaudubon.org
May 1, 2010 Itinerary -Yankauer Preserve
Pavilion
Schedule of Events -
Please note the following:
And thank you for joining us today!
Directions to Yankauer
- 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 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.
Directions to Yankauer
April 17, 2010 Itinerary -Cool Spring Farm
Old Barn
Schedule of Events –
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:
Ellen Murphy or Nancy Little
Thank you for joining the Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Program!
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.
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.
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.
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