May! Hikes, flowers blooming and fun activities about clouds, mammals and more. Join in these activities at Cacapon Resort State Park, May 1 – 5, 2023. Activities are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted.
Monday, May 1, 2023
10:00AM
Tai Chi
This class will help increase balance, flexibility, and
focus on connection to mind, body, & spirit. Location lodge.
10:30AM
WV Clouds Look up!
What type of cloud do you see? Join seasonal naturalist to learn about some common clouds.
1:30PM
Watershed Walk
Learn about Cacapon’s tributaries and help conduct a stream survey.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
10:30AM
Amazing Amphibians
It’s spring & time for frogs to start calling! Learn a variety of frogs & toads by sound.
1:30PM
Mammals of the Month
Come and find out what the three mammals featured! Learn about their tracks, traits, and fun facts. Make-&-Take a plaster cast foot print and enjoy some informational coloring sheets.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
10:30AM
The CCC Boys: A West Virginia Legacy
The CCC boys left a legacy that can still be enjoyed by all in our beautiful WV forests and parks. (30 min film)
1:30PM
History Walk
Join park naturalists to discover how Camp Morgan created this WV State Park. A state park steeped in history and an invitation to the outdoors.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
10:30AM
WV Tree ID
Let’s discover the new blooming trees and a fun leaf pounding activity.
1:30PM
WV Clouds Look up!
What type of cloud do you see? Join seasonal naturalists to learn about some common clouds.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Nature Center Open 11:30AM-4:30PM
1:30PM
Phases of the Moon
Sketch the different phases of the moon. This month’s full moon is called the Flower Moon named after the abundant wildflowers. Also, we will take a short walk to see some wildflowers.
Come and 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!
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