Bring the whole family to the Mountain Owl Market and enjoy an ice cream cone or your summer favorites on the grill before you head into town to catch the fireworks! We'll also have water games, yard games, and even face painting available all afternoon! Pet Friendly Event - Leashed pets are welcome on our... View Article
We invite you to join us at Timberline Mountain in Canaan Valley for the highly anticipated ARTOBER FEST in 2023! It's an event you don't want to miss, filled with exciting activities and experiences. We hope to see you there! -LIVE MUSIC- ARTSPRING ART AUCTION-ARTIST MARKET- FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS-HAY RIDES-SCENIC CHAIR LIFTS-GREAT FOOD... View Article
Join volunteer Laura on our monthly guided bird walk along some of the Beall trails! The walk starts at 9am at the Beall parking area and will be approximately 2 miles along pavement and dirt trails. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring some water. We've got some spare binoculars if needed! This event... View Article
The 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count goes from February 16-19. Join us for a citizen science effort to monitor birds on the Freeland Boardwalk! We have binoculars to spare! The Freeland Boardwalk is a 0.5-mile ADA-accessible boardwalk trail. Please dress appropriately for the weather. This event may be cancelled or rescheduled in the event of... View Article
The 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count goes from February 16-19. Join us for a citizen science effort to monitor birds on some of the Beall trails! We have binoculars to spare! This hike will be around 1-2 miles along dirt and pavement trails with some uneven terrain. Please dress appropriately for the weather. This event... View Article
The United States hosts the most species and subspecies of turtles in the world! These animals lived with the dinosaurs and are incredibly long-lived. What other secrets are they hiding in their shells? (Which contrary to popular belief, turtles can't come out of their shells!) Stop by the Visitor Center at Canaan Valley National Wildlife... View Article
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 to benefit wildlife. Come learn how you can make your yard attractive wildlife habitat! This is a FREE program and open to the public. Presentation... 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 engineer on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk, a 0.5-mile, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail. This program may be rescheduled... 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 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
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 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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