Awesome August Activities: Pipestem

The Nature Center at Pipestem is open daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. There’s plenty to see at the nature hub OR if you’re looking for some things to do or to attend like ultimate frisbee, moth night, hikes and live music, July 31 – August 6, 2023, we welcome your attendance.

Monday, July 31, 2023

10:00 am-Wildlife Game *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center for a quiz game about North American wildlife.

11:00 am- Lake Dip *YPP
Meet at the pedestrian bridge near McKeever Lodge for a walk to Long Branch Lake. Who knows what critters we might catch!

2:00 pm- Ultimate Frisbee
Meet at the Campground Store to learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is a team
sport which mixes elements of football, basketball, and rugby, substituting the ball with a flying disc
and the referee with the spirit of the game. (1hour)

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

10:00 am- Taxidermy Talk *YPP
Come by the Nature Center to learn about some of West Virginia’s native wildlife, see our taxidermy
collection, and touch authentic animal pelts.

1:00 pm Creepy Crawly Bug Craft *YPP
Join staff at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center for a craft showcasing the various insects crawling and flying around outside. (40 minutes)

3:00 pm- Turtle Game *YPP
Meet in the front yard of the Nature Center to learn about turtles while we play an outdoor game.

5:00 pm- Firefly Friends *YPP
Enjoy the magic of fireflies by creating this cute craft, which will leave you with a firefly friend without taking the real thing out of nature. Join us as we show how, with just a few standard craft items you can have a firefly friend year round.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

10:00 am- Deer Talk Time *YPP
Join us at the activities shelter behind the Nature Center to learn about deer. We will talk about the different signs and behaviors of adult white-tailed deer and give participants a chance to touch a deer pelt. Additionally, we will discuss what to do if you come across a fawn in the wild.

1:00 pm- Plaster Tracks *YPP
Meet in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to make a plaster animal track.
Drying times may vary due to weather conditions, so please allow a minimum of 30 minutes for your track to dry and be ready to take home.

4:00 pm- Shaving Cream Painting
Meet at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to create a fun painted craft to take home. This craft is fun for kids and kids at heart. Make sure to wear your “play” clothes as the craft can get messy. (30 min)

9:15 pm- Moth Night *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center for some moth watching. There will be a black light and white sheet set up to attract the moths. Bring a flashlight and a chair if you like and don’t forget your camera to capture your moth moments. In the event of rain the program may be canceled. YPP

Thursday, August 3, 2023

10:00 am- North Side Trail: *YPP
Meet us at the shelter beside Park headquarters for a hike along the North Side Trail.

1:00 pm- Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air *YPP
Meet at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to learn some interesting facts about our favorite little feathered friends.

4:30 pm- Pond Walk *YPP
Join us at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center following the for a short walk to the pond to see what amphibians and other critters call the pond home.

8:00pm- Go Batty for Bats *YPP
Cute or creepy, bats are an important part of our environment. Join us at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to learn about some of WV’s native bat species and ways that they support our ecosystem.

Friday, August 4, 2023

4:00 pm- What Should I Bring? *YPP
Meet in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center for a talk about what you should take with you when you explore the great outdoors. (40 minutes)

6:00 pm- Beginner Archery *YPP
Meet at the Campground store to practice your archery skills. (1 hour)

7:30 pm- Campfire Time! *YPP
Find us at the fire ring behind the Campground store to learn how to make char cloth, a fire-starting assistance, and make fire using this primitive fire starter. No matches involved. We will also roast some marshmallows. Bring a camping chair if you have one. (1 hour)

7:00 – 9:00 pm – Live Music!
Corey Lee McQuade
Outside of the Black Bear Lounge @ Pipestem Resort State Park. Appalachian/Americana folk-style bluegrass, country, blues, and more, all in one.

NATURE FACT: 80% of snake bite victims get bitten while pestering the snake. Leave them alone.

Saturday, August 5, 2023

11:00 am- Nature Hunt *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center. We will hand out a list of objects to look for in Nature. Once you find them, you receive a prize! (30 minutes)

2:00 pm- Ultimate Frisbee
Meet at the Campground Store to learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is a team
sport which mixes elements of football, basketball, and rugby, substituting the ball with a flying disc
and the referee with the spirit of the game. (1hour)

4:00 pm- Pipestem Heritage *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center for an in depth tour of our heritage structures and to see pictures from the past taken in our own park.

Sunday, August 6, 2023

10:00 am- Country Roads Walk *YPP
Meet at Park Headquarters to walk along the road and into the woods to learn some pre-park history.

11:00 am- Pond Walk *YPP
Meet us at the Nature Center to walk to the nearby old farm pond to see what critters we
might find. (30 minutes)

5:00 pm- Bird Bingo *YPP
Come by the Activity Shelter at the Nature Center for a few rounds of Bird Bingo and learn some
interesting bird facts. (45 minutes)

Young People for Parks
YPP is an environmental education program for children ages 6-16. To complete the program, participants attend three specified activities during their stay. For more information visit the Nature Center.