PVAS has formed four new committees - Adult Services, Youth Services, Conservation and Land Management. We would like to seek your help and tap into the talent and expertise of the Potomac Valley Master Naturalists in areas of your interest or expertise. If you're not an expert then you can learn as you earn volunteer hours for your help.
The Adult Services and Youth Services committees need PVMN alums who are willing to lead trips and/or serve as subject matter nature experts. Here is a chance to use your knowledge of butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, trees and shrubs, reptiles, amphibians, birds or other natural resources for the benefit of PVAS. Or, join one of these committees to help plan new activities. For more information on Adult Activities, contact Sandy Sagalkin at monsansagalkin@myactv.net or 240-291-6465. For Youth Activities, contact Jim Jenkins at jenkinsjim@verizon.blackberry.net or 571-209-7350. These two committees often work together in planning family activities.
The Conservation committee is looking for new members who are interested in protecting grassland birds, species whose populations are in serious decline; in promoting the availability of certified shade-grown coffee in our service area; and in developing policies for PVAS's adoption of public advocacy positions. For further information, contact Heather McSharry at heather_mcsharry@yahoo.com or 304-707-5758.
The Land Management committee is looking for members that want to assist in the management and development of Yankauer Nature Preserve, Eidolon, and the Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve. For further information, contact Lou Scavnicky at captainlou@comcast.net or 304-262-7496.