Activities at Cacapon create outdoor interest and this weekend includes vernal pools! Cacapon’s naturalist and activity planners invite you to participate in these things-to-do March 8 – 9, 2023.
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023
Nature Center Open 9:30AM-11AM & 4PM-5PM
10:00AM
Vernal Pools Workshop
Hosted by WVDEP Save our Streams.
CLASS IS FULL
SATURDAY, March 11, 2023
10:30AM
Vernal Pool Hike
Let’s look for frog & salamander eggs in the park.
1:30PM
No Leaves, No Problem: All You Need is a Twig
Learn how to identify a tree in the winter time by its twig. Followed by a short walk.
SUNDAY, March 12, 2023
Nature Center Open 11:30PM-3PM
10:00AM
Nature & History Hike
Meet volunteer and Potomac Valley Master Naturalist for take a hike to learn all about Cacapon. Meet at the Nature Center. What a great morning to be on a hike. Join us.
MONDAY, March 13, 2023
10:00AM
Tai Chi
This class will help increase balance, flexibility, and focus on connection to mind, body, & spirit. Meet at Cacapon Lodge.
10:30AM
Exploring Your Senses: Smell & Touch
This program is for the younger kids K-2, but can still be fun for any age. Meet at the Nature Center.
1:30PM
No Leaves, No Problem: All You Need is a Twig
Learn how to identify a tree in the winter time by its twig. Followed by a short walk. Meet at the Nature Center.
The Cacapon State Park Foundation shares park activities and hikes planned at Cacapon. Follow the foundation Facebook page. Cacaponresortstateparkfoundation.
When you visit Cacapon visit the Tom Ambrose Nature Center! The nature center is a great stop for all ages, showcasing exhibits on the park history and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Morgan 1934-41. Other West Virginia natural exhibits include an extensive taxidermy
collection of wildlife- fish, birds, fox, bobcat, mountain lion, deer, elk, and eastern grey wolf!
Also, hands-on sand displays for wildlife tracks and a new geology interactive map to design your own mountains, rivers and lakes. Take a park naturalist guided hike or join the daily activities! All programs start at the nature center unless noted.
For more information email cacaponsp@wv.gov.
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