Get your uphill/downhill skis ready for the most fun you can imagine on the slopes at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Canaan Valley State Park Foundation hosts this annual fundraising event for uphill ski enthusiasts. $35 - adults $25 - kids Scales, skate, and skin categories to choose from. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes... View Article
Join us for a presentation by Michelle Fonda on the WV DNR Wild Yards Program! Whether you have a little garden or a large property, any space can be transformed... View Article
Did you know that all the water that falls in Canaan Valley flows towards the Gulf of Mexico? Or that tiny invertebrates can help measure the health of a stream?... View Article
With some of the smoothest dance moves on the ground and in the air, the American woodcock is a sight to behold. Join us for an evening walk to search... View Article
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's largest rodent and ecosystem... View Article
Wildflowers are a-blooming in the valley! Join us on this guided hike to learn more about seasonal wildflowers in bloom. Locations for this hike will vary, meet at the Refuge Visitor Center at 9am to discover where you will be going! These walks will take place on the first Saturday of the month from April... View Article
This Earth Day weekend, help plant native balsam fir trees and make a difference in the community! The event will start at the Visitor Center at 9am. From there, we... View Article
Red spruce forests once dominated approximately one million acres across the highlands of West Virginia. Unscrupulous logging of the late 1880's into the early 1900's left nary a spruce on... View Article
Destination Half Marathon in Beautiful West Virginia Our destination Half Marathon, 10k & 5k features the scenic brilliance of Tucker County, West Virginia. Above all is a place known for its endless outdoor opportunities. Furthermore, Canaan Valley is just miles from the rugged and beautiful backcountry of Dolly Sods and Canaan Mountain, the amazing vertical feet of Blackwater Falls State Park, and the... View Article
Join volunteer Herb along Wilderness Way on a guided bird walk to see some of the birds that live in high-elevation areas! No birding experience required—we can even provide binoculars! This walk will be around two miles along gravel road and native material trail with slight elevation increases. Group will be meeting at the visitor... View Article
The Nature Conservancy, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and special guests invite you to a public viewing of the Big Cove Property in celebration of its transfer to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, adding 1,971 acres to Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Registration: Please RSVP with Martha Kuepper at martha.kuepper@tnc.org by Thursday, May 2.... View Article
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
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