Wild Yards Presentation
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
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Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United States
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Watershed Walk
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesDid 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
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Woodcock Walk
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesWith 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
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Beaver Walk
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesBeavers! 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
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What’s Blooming? Guided Hike
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesWildflowers 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... View Article
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Earth Day Tree Planting
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesThis 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 will carpool to the tree planting location. We will be planting until we run out of trees! No prior experience required, and all gear will... View Article
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Where the Red Spruce Grows, Again
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesRed 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 the landscape. Through the efforts of the Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative, over two million trees have been planted, yet there is still much work... View Article
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Canaan Valley Half-Marathon
Canaan ResortDestination 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
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High-elevation Bird Walk
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesJoin 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
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Big Cove Celebration
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesThe 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
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Beall Bird Walk
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesJoin 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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World Migratory Bird Day
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge 6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV, United StatesIt'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
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