2012 EVENTS

 

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
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
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
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
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
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

View NPS flier

 
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
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
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
 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
July, 2012
2012 WV Mushroom Club Foray
Check website calendar – www.wvmushroomclub.org
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

 

 

 

    

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