Welcome to the Dove Tales, a monthly e-blast to our most ardent supporters of PVNC. Here you’ll find links to upcoming programs, volunteer and membership news, and updates on projects. We hope this provides the resources you need to stay informed and engaged!

Director's Note

Happy Spring Everyone!

The season has gotten off to a great start with welcome signs of spring just waiting to be discovered. The intoxicating scent of wildflowers, flowering trees and shrubs fill the air, and if you listen closely, one can hear the trill of the American toads who've emerged from the mud after a long winter slumber. Outside the nature center, early spring migrants like tree swallows have returned and can be seen catching insects on the wing, while Eastern phoebes sit on branches, pumping their tails, before darting out to catch a bug and return to the same branch to eat. It won't be long before colorful warblers make a stop to rest and refuel before they continue their journey north.

Speaking of color, the Visitor Center remodel in in full swing! General Services began installing new windows and beautiful blue corrugated metal siding in late March. A concept plan for the new rain garden was presented by Indigenous Ingenuities. The plan includes a moving water feature and colorful pollinator-friendly plants. Work on the garden should begin later this year after the installation of a new roof. Be sure to stop by or follow us on social media to check out the progress.  

2022 was a year filled with growth at PVNC. New programs, staff, and facility upgrades combined with an expanding network of support from volunteers, members, grants, and donors are all cause for celebration. You can learn more about our accomplishments on Thursday, April 27th at 5:00pm at our Annual Membership Meeting. The Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center Board of Directors will present their 2022 Annual Report and welcome new Board Members. We have so much to celebrate and we hope you'll join us.

See you on the trails,

Kelly Joslin

Director - Naturalist

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Our Spring projects are in full swing, and we need your help! Join our talented team of volunteers who maintain trails, remove invasive species, plant trees, fill birdfeeders, and so much more. This is a fantastic way to give back to our beloved park and make friends in the process!

Volunteer Days are 9am-Noon unless otherwise specified. Use links below to register for dates in April and May.

April

21st, 23rd, 25th & 29th

May

4th, 6th*, 9th,14th,19th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 28th & 30th

*10am-Noon

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PARTY

April 27th, 4 - 5pm

Active volunteers are cordially invited to join fellow volunteers and staff for a volunteer appreciation dinner on Thursday, April 27^th at 4pm. We’ll celebrate another fantastic and fruitful year together and honor all volunteers, with special recognition to those who have served for 5, 10, and 20 years. The dinner and award ceremony will be followed by our Annual Member’s Meeting at 5pm, and a presentation by author Kathryn McKenna called “Stories Behind Peace Valley” at 7pm. All volunteers are welcome to stay for the meeting and/or the presentation.

Please RSVP by 4/25 HERE

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Are you a teen aged 15 & up who enjoys spending time outdoors and helping kids discover the wonders of nature? Consider applying to our Junior Counselor program. 

MEMBERSHIP NOTES

Membership and donations for the Friends of PVNC provide funds for our environmental education program mission. We are fortunate to have a community that provides financial and volunteer support and look forward to your continued participation!

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