Join us on our monthly guided bird walk along some of the Beall trails! The walk starts at 8am at the Beall parking area and will be approximately 2-3 miles along pavement and dirt trails. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring some water. This program is open to people of all birding abilities.... View Article
It's World Migratory Bird Day! Did you know that an estimated 3.5 billion birds migrate into the U.S. each spring? Join us at the Refuge to celebrate all of our spring migrants returning! The day starts off with a bird walk at the Beall Trailhead at 8am. Following that are kids activities at the Visitor... View Article
AmeriCorps members Robert and Samantha will be hosting a roadside trash clean-up along portions of Route 32 on May 14th at 1pm. Supplies will be provided by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Adopt-a-Highway. Join us in this effort to keep Canaan Valley beautiful! The group will be meeting at the Visitor Center, 6263 Appalachian... View Article
The 4th Annual Parsons VFD Cheat River Triathlon will be on May 18, 2024, and New for 2024 we will be adding a 2K Walk/Run as well! The course has been laid out and will be as follows. Mill Race Park in Parsons will be The starting point you will run 3.9 miles to Hendricks... View Article
Join us for a presentation by Doug Wood to learn about what goes bump (or croak, or howl) in the night! This free presentation takes place at the Refuge Visitor Center. This event may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to... View Article
Get ready for an extraordinary night of music at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV, on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024! Brace yourself for a special experience as Sofia Talvik, the acclaimed Folk/Americana artist, graces the stage for a mesmerizing performance. Hailing from Sweden, Sofia Talvik has enchanted audiences across 48 states in the U.S., blending... View Article
Memorial Day Weekend event. Thomas-Parsons-Davis-Canaan Valley County wide ART celebration with Gallery Openings and Gallery WALKS, Local-Business hosted activities, wandering musicians, pint tour, art market
Friday, May 24th at 6pm! Davisson Brothers will be performing at the arena! Bring your coolers and chairs and enjoy a free event!
A weekend for beginning and advanced bird watchers with naturalist/guides Bill Beatty and Janice Runyan of WEllsburg WV. Includes several free indoor/outdoor presentations, and two field trips which are require advanced registration and cos $40.
Presented by Flying Higher, LLC. Jo Santiago, wildlife biologist and creator of Flying Higher, is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey and their habitats. The experience of actually living with non-releasable permanently injured birds of prey 24/7 has provided Jo with unique insight into their world. Their individual personalities, behaviors, needs, idiosyncrasies, and... View Article
Presented by Flying Higher, LLC. Jo Santiago, wildlife biologist and creator of Flying Higher, is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey and their habitats. The experience of actually living with non-releasable permanently injured birds of prey 24/7 has provided Jo with unique insight into their world. Their individual personalities, behaviors, needs, idiosyncrasies, and... View Article
Three's Company Blues @ Canaan Valley State Park @ the Ski Area contact Kelsey Jeffries @ 304-266-4121 ext 2678
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