BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Virginia State Parks - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Virginia State Parks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wvstateparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Virginia State Parks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220815 DTSTAMP:20240328T103444 CREATED:20220811T234852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T234852Z UID:18823-1660262400-1660521599@wvstateparks.com SUMMARY:Stars\, Wings\, and Nature Things: Blackwater Falls DESCRIPTION:Mid-August finds these weekend programs and activities planned at Blackwater Falls on August 12-14\, 2022. The nature team welcomes you. Join us. \nFRIDAY\, August 12\, 2022\nNature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.\nMake a Constellation and Stars Craft anytime today for Free in Harold Walters Nature Center. \nNote: Peak Night for Perseids is August 12 into the morning of August 13\, 2022.\nAbout 9:20 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The Moon may wash out all but the brightest but the brightest \n10:30 a.m. — Bust n’ Boom Talk\nJoin the park naturalist in Blackwater Lodge Lobby for an introduction to the history of the area. No walking. About 45 minutes. YPP \n11:30 a.m. — Herb Garden Craft\nCreate a herb garden for your window at home while learning about some herb use and herbal teas with naturalist\, Kenny\, and staff. YPP \n1:30 p.m. — Leaf a Long Hike\nJoin the seasonal naturalist\, Kenny\, to learn about tree identification and more along Balsam Fir Trail. About 1.5 miles\, 90 minutes. YPP \n2:00 p.m. — Butterflies and Wings\nJoin park naturalist\, Paulita\, to listen to the story of our state butterfly\, the Monarch. We may even stroll outside to look for butterflies. Create a pair of child sized cardboard “stained glass” butterfly wings during this program. The use of a utility knife requires an adult to assist their child. This is such a fun program. Join us. About 1 hour. Craft fee: $4.00 YPP \n3:00 p.m. — Celestial Wind Chime Craft\nJoin the staff to paint a windchime. Craft fee: $3.00 \nSATURDAY\, August 13\, 2022\nNature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.\nMake a Constellation and Stars Craft anytime today for Free in Harold Walters Nature Center. \n10:30 a.m. — Who was Porte Crayon?\nFind naturalist\, Kenny in the Bus/Falls overflow graveled parking area near the park intersection for a short walk to Blackwater Falls . Along the way\, learn a little history of the area and hear about Porte Crayon adventures. About 1 hour. YPP \n11:30 a.m. — Gingerbread House Fun\nJoin the staff to put together a wooden gingerbread house and then stain and decorate. Craft fee: $3.00 \n1:00 p.m. — I Spy Way up High\nLet’s create a weather window\, learn about clouds then go outside (weather permitting) to lay back and observe clouds while using our imagination to create fun shapes. About one hour\, with a little walking. YPP \n2:00 p.m. — Bugs & Bees\nBackyard Bugs Nature Film & Save the Bees Bracelet Craft. Join in at the nature center.\nCraft fee: $2.00 YPP \n3:00 p.m. — Nature Stroll\nJoin seasonal naturalist\, Kenny\, to stroll around the nature center investigating anything nature then to make a picture with the power of the sun. FREE YPP \nSUNDAY August 14\, 2022\nNature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. \n11:00 a.m. Natural Cordage & Basket Craft\nNaturalist Kenny enjoys teaching some basics about creating cordage from plants. Yes! Plants. Afterwards\, participants have an opportunity to weave a small basket. Craft fee: $15.00. Limited to 12 participants and payment required to reserve your spot. About 1 hour. YPP \n11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Twisted Tie Dye\nJoin the staff to create your own Blackwater Falls Souvenir t-shirt. Sizes limited to first come basis. Adult sizes $10.00\, Youth sizes $8.00. \n1:30 p.m. — Friendship Bracelet\nJoin the staff to weave a single bracelet for free. \n3:00 p.m. — Turkey Suncatcher Craft with the attendant. \nColor in a suncatcher turkey window decoration using colorful suncatcher paint. Craft fee: $1.00 \n3:30 p.m. — Let’s Talk Turkey w/ Kenny\nThis program is about the wild turkey success story for conservation.\nAbout 45 minutes. YPP \nA direct line to the nature center is 304-259-5511\nAll Activities meet at Harold Walters Nature Center unless otherwise noted in description.\nAsk about the YPP (Young People for Parks) activity and rewards.\nSunday interdenominational worship at Blackwater Falls Lodge at 9:00 a.m. URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/stars-wings-and-nature-things-blackwater-falls/ LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR