Green Valleys Association

At the adult level, GVA presents informative programs to build awareness of environmental issues including stream health, farm preservation, conservation landscaping, even land and wildlife management techniques that promote good Earth stewardship. Programs are typically held at Welkinweir, GVA's headquarters.

Free, Guided Wildlife Walks
GVA’s Saturday morning Wildlife Walks are free, monthly nature walks for interested birders, families, scout troops, and anyone else interested in learning more about the variety of birds, plants and other wildlife on our Welkinweir property and the local area. Wildlife Walks are led by volunteer naturalists and educators. Additionally, any bird species sighted during the walks are recorded and shared with regional groups in order to construct a broader understanding of the bird population distribution in the area.

Family Programs
GVA hosts whole family events to build a sense of community within our
membership and watershed neighborhoods. Programs bring people together to
study local streams, learn where to find owls in winter, read the night sky
and discover the variety of wildlife species in their neighborhoods.

To download the Winter/Spring Brochure & Registration form click here.
The downloadable form is in .pdf format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view them.
Download the free application by clicking on the icon below.

Service Learning Programs
A wonderful way to help the Earth heal is through volunteer service. GVA's service projects focus on improving the quality of the environment at Welkinweir. Projects include landscape restoration, reforestation, trail work, gardening, habitat creation, and wildlife monitoring. GVA will tailor a project to meet a groups or individuals specific needs and interest. Please bring us your ideas so we can help you build a program tailored to your specific needs.

Green Valleys Association’s Kinder Nature Club makes learning fun for young children! Come explore the wonders of nature through hands-on activities, stories, nature hikes, crafts, and more!

Spring 2008 Kinder-Nature Club Series Schedule

Ages and Class Times:
Tuesdays for ages 3 – 5, 12:30 – 2:00pm
Wednesdays for ages 2 – 4, 10:00 – 11:00am

Cost per Class: $10 for GVA members, and $12 for non-members.
Fees are per class, per child.

Details:
The Kinder Nature Club is a fun, educational, and very popular program for 2 to 5 year-olds with a favorite grown-up. Classes meets at the Barn at Welkinweir, GVA’s headquarters located in Northern Chester County. All classes have age-appropriate lessons and adults must attend with their children.

Registration:
Participants must register at least 2 days prior to class dates. Please download and complete the Registration Form and return it with a check (payable to Green Valleys Association) to: Green Valleys Association, 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

For directions and more information contact Dawn Kauffman, Director of Education,
610-469-8646 or email: dkauffman@greenvalleys.org

Refunds/Cancellation Policies:
If you wish to cancel for any reason, two days notice is required in order to receive a full refund. Unfortunately, without this proper notice, we cannot refund money for class changes or absences.

To download the Spring 2008 Brochure & Registration Form click here.
The downloadable form is in .pdf format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view them.
Download the free application by clicking on the icon below.

SPRING 2008 KINDER NATURE CLUB

March 11 & 12: Nature’s Music

Find out what beautiful music nature creates as we learn the songs of our local birds, listen to the stream, and make musical instruments to take home.

March 18 & 19: Spring Egg-citemen

Discover a variety of animals that lay eggs, create your own flower, and learn about the other fascinating things happening in nature in springtime.

March 25 & 26: Animal Pajama Party

Wear your favorite pajamas and join some furry friends for some stories, crafts and fun!

April 1 & 2: Feathered Friends

Explore the world of birds as we demonstrate bird flight, make binoculars to use on a bird walk, and more.

April 8 & 9: Animal Coats & Coverings

Animals are covered with all sorts of textures, patterns and colors. With the help of our “animal” friends, we’ll learn why they have such coverings.

April 15 & 16: Busy Bees

‘Be a bee’ and play some fun games to find out what they are busy doing. We’ll see and taste some yummy things bees make!

April 22 & 23: Gardening for Kids

Visit our garden to discover the plants that grow there, plant seedlings to take home, and create artwork using fruits and vegetables.

April 29 & 30: Tadpoles to Toads

Discover the amazing lives of frogs and toads as we search for them in the wetlands and ponds to learn more about their “double lives”.

May 6 & 7: Water Everywhere

On a visit to the pond and stream, we’ll find out what lives there and discover how important water is to us..

May 13 & 14: Why Worms?

Discover what worms do in the soil as we dig for them; then learn what important roles they play in nature’s food chain

Please call 610.469.8646 or email dkauffman@greenvalleys.org for program information, to register for a program, or to discuss a program idea. We will be happy to send you our latest program brochure and to forward a current fee schedule upon request.