2012 EVENTS
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April 14, 2012 Osbra Eye Memorial Walk Kanawha State Forest A Series of Guided Walks on this annual spring outdoor event. Contact: 304-558-2764 |
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April 21, 2012 Annual Spring Bird Walks Prickett's Fort State Park Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Saturdays 8 am Melissa May, Executive Director, 304-363-3030 |
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April 21, 2012 Master Naturalist Hike Tygart Lake State Park Join local Master Naturalists for a great Sping hike and explore the variety of flora and fauna at Tygart Lake State Park. Contact: Stephanie Bailey, 304-265-6148 |
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April 22, 2012 Nature and Earth Day Event Twin Falls Resort State Park Celebrate Earth day with guided hikes, and information on how to help the earth. Contact: 304-294-4000, ext 716 |
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April 27 - 29, 2012 New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend Pipestem Resort State Park Celebrate the glories of Appalachian spring in the New River Gorge National River and at Hawks Nest, Babcock and Pipestem state parks. Contact: 304-466-1800 View NPS event flier |
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April 27-29, 2012 New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend April 27th-29 2011 Babcock State ParkCelebrate the glories of Appalachian spring in the New River Gorge National River and at Hawks Nest, Babcock and Pipestem state parks. Contact: 304-438-300 |
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April 27-29, 2012
New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend April 27th-29 2011 Hawks Nest State ParkCelebrate the glories of Appalachian spring in the New River Gorge National River and at Hawks Nest, Babcock and Pipestem state parks. Contact:304-658-5196 or Megan.L.Flinn@wv.gov |
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April 28, 2012 Annual Spring Bird Walks Prickett's Fort State Park Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Saturdays 8 am Melissa May, Executive Director, 304-363-3030 |
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May 4, 2012 "Wings of Wonder" - Birds of Prey Program Tygart Lake State Park Owls, hawks and eagles! Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) present a raptor presentation and live birds of prey. The program is open to the public at no charge. Learn about birds of prey in West Virginia, habits, habitat and more. Contact: 304-265-6144 |
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May 4-6, 2012 Bird Banding Tygart Lake State Park Whether you are a novice or seasoned birder, come out and have a fantastic birding experience. Contact: Stephanie Bailey, 304-265-6148 |
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May 5, 2012 Spring Bird Count Pipestem Resort State Park Counting songbirds and raptors, an annual bird counting activity at Pipestem area. Contact: 304-466-1800 |
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May 5, 2012 Spring Bird Walk Watters Smith State Park Learn basic birding skills and search the parks landscape for migratory birds. Contact: 304-745-3081 |
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May 10 - 13, 2012 Wildflower Pilgrimage Blackwater Falls State Park An interpretive weekend with planed bird walks, wildflower tours, nature programs, craft exhibits and more. Advance reservations required. Contact: Emily Fleming, 304-558-2754 |
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May 12, 2012 Migration Celebration Little Beaver State Park Three Rivers Avian Center organizes a day filled with outdoor activities, include birds of prey. Contact: TRAC, 304-466-4683 |
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June 1 - 3, 2012 Canaan Valley Birding Festival Canaan Valley Resort State Park Canaan Valley is home to many species of birds found further north in the North American continent. Contact: 304-866-4121 ext. 2788 |
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June 2-3, 2012 Bird Festival Blackwater Falls State Park An event dedicated to identification of song birds. Speakers and activities planned throughout the weekend. Contact: 304-259-5216 |
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June 2, 2012 National Trails Service Day Twin Falls Resort State Park Come make a positive difference on a great park. Bring your work gloves and supplies as we cleanup the park and the trails. There will also be guided hikes and fun activities. Contact: 304-294-4000, ext 716 |
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June 8-10, 2012
Davis and Elkins College campus WV Master Naturalist Annual
Meeting
More information at later date, a good opportunity to get new
elective class credit.
Details will be sent out regarding contact information.
Elkins, WV
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June 16, 2012 "Wings of Wonder" - Birds of Prey Program Beech Fork State Park Owls, hawks and eagles! Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) present a raptor presentation and live birds of prey. The program is open to the public at no charge. Learn about birds of prey in West Virginia, habits, habitat and more. Contact: 304-528-5794 |
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June 22-23, 2012 Mountain Biodiversity Adventures Blackwater Falls State Park Hikes and field trips to explore the biodiversity in West Virginia's mountains. Be prepared to get educated, get a little dirt on your hands, and to have fun. Contact: 304-259-5216 |
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June 29, 2012 "Wings of Wonder" - Birds of Prey Program Bluestone State Park Owls, hawks and eagles! Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) present a raptor presentation and live birds of prey. The program is open to the public at no charge. Learn about birds of prey in West Virginia, habits, habitat and more. Contact: 304-466-2805 |
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July, 2012
2012 WV Mushroom Club Foray
Check website calendar –
www.wvmushroomclub.org
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July 13, 2012 Edible/Medicinal/Poisionous Plants w/ Bill Beatty Blackwater Falls State Park A special weekend devoted to learning about wild plants used as medicinals, those that are edible and those that are poisonous with guest naturalist and author Bill Beatty. Contact: 304-259-5216 |