Holly River State Park is always fun to visit. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these programs, particularly Fireflies, Dragonflies and beginning archery. Your host is Jane Birdsong, Summer/Master Naturalist, June 22-24, 2023.
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023
2 pm – BLACK BEARS
Learn new discoveries & fascinating facts about WV’s largest mammal. Shake hands with a bear paw & play a game to learn more! Windy Gap Schoolyard (Old Pavilion if rainy) YPP
4 pm – NATURE CRAFT
Peanut butter-Pinecone Bird feeders, Make one to take home & feed your feathered friends. All materials provided. Balli Shelter
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023
10 am – FIREFLIES – WHAT MAKES THEM GLOW?
Learn about their evolutionary history and how to take part in a firefly census. Windy Gap Schoolyard – YPP
2 pm – INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
Become a water droplet as you move through all the places Water can be on planet EARTH – a very active game. Learn while having fun in Windy Gap Schoolyard/ Old Pavilion if rainy YPP
4 pm – ARCHERY
Learn to hold a bow, load arrows, target shoot & long shots. Look for the naturalist at the archery range in the game field across from the office. YPP
SATURDAY, June 24, 2023
10 am – HIKE HIGH ROCK TRAIL with Naturalist Jane.
Meet on office porch @ 10, or at the bridge below Cabin 9 at 10:10. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, 1.5 miles Walking stick or trek poles helpful in steep terrain. YPP
2 pm – DRAGONFLIES
Meet the fighter jets of the insect world – learn about their
amazing abilities & make a beautiful one to take home. Meet naturalist in
Windy Gap Schoolyard / Balli Shelter if rainy. YPP
4 pm – ARCHERY
Learn to hold a bow, load arrows, target shoot & long shots.
Look for the naturalist at the archery range in the game field across from the office. YPP
YPP – Young People for Parks centers on environmental activities that encourage youth of
ages 6 – 16 to get outdoors and explore nature. Participants who attend at least 3 activities
with the park naturalist and can recall in writing what they learned, are awarded a certificate
and badge or other token.
Reserve lodging:
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