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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
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SUMMARY:Awesome Friday: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:A Falls Trail Hike and “Snakes Alive” are planned for Friday\, September 16\, 2022 at Twin Falls Resort State Park.  Join Naturalist Tammy Cooper\, NAI for the hike and as host for Snake Alive with Biologist Jim Fregonara with WVDNR. \nSeptember 16\, 2022 \n10:00am\n“Falls Trail Hike”\n Join the Naturalist on this 1.25-mile loop waterfall hike. Tammy is a Wyoming County native born and raised just a stone’s throw away from the entrance of Twin Falls she is on fire about nature and all the beauty it portrays\, and the waterfalls here at Twin Falls is no exception. You will learn the history of the falls and why they seem to just vanish as they flow towards one another. Allow 1 hour.  \nTrail Description: Falls Trail 1.25-mile loop rolling terrain is paved to first falls “Foley Falls” then becomes rocky to second falls before cutting back onto an old park road. Trail can be muddy and hold water in certain areas. Dress accordingly and closed toe shoes are a great choice. \nSPECIAL PROGRAM\n5:00pm\n“Snakes Alive”\nThis presentation is in the Azalea Room located inside Twin Falls Lodge It is a free educational program offered to guests and the general public. Snakes alive is a GREAT and safe program for all ages given by Jim Fregonara\, a biologist with WVDNR. During this program you will learn about the importance that these slithering friends have on our ecosystem and why they are such an awesome species. You will learn about their habitat\, what the eat\, and yes how to identify venomous from non-venomous\, because you will actually be up close “if you want to be” to these snakes. You will meet some snake species that call WV home such as the Black rat snake\, Corn snake\, Milk snake\, Garter snake and the only two venomous species found in WV the Northern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake. It truly is a program you do not want to miss!  \nNature Center will be open from noon – 3:00pm. \nPrograms and activities are free to attend and open to anyone interested.  We hope you join us. \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/awesome-friday-twin-falls/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Mary Ingles: Beech Fork
DESCRIPTION:The Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) presents the 2022 “Legacy of Mary Ingles” encampment and living history event. This year marks the 267th anniversary of Mary Ingles’ odyssey in 1755 as she was captured by\, and escaped from\, Shawnee Native Americans. \nThe Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) presents a historical encampment based on research of the life of Mary Draper Ingles. \n• Friday activities are offered for school groups.\n• Saturday and Sunday encampment activities and presentations are open to the public free of charge. \nAbout Mary Draper Ingles\nIn 1755\, during the French and Indian War\, Ingles was a 23-year-old frontier wife living with her extended family at Drapers Meadow\, near present-day Blacksburg\, Virginia\, when a Shawnee war party attacked the settlement. The pioneer woman’s mother was among those killed in the raid\, while Ingles\, her two sons and a sister-in-law were among the settlers captured. Ingles was separated from her boys and taken to a Shawnee settlement near the site of present-day Portsmouth\, Ohio\, and then on to Big Bone Lick in north-central Kentucky. There\, she and a captive from another settlement managed to escape\, and follow the Ohio\, Kanawha\, and New rivers back to Drapers Meadow in a perilous 40-day trek. \nReserve lodging online: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/the-legacy-of-mary-ingles-beech-fork/
LOCATION:Beech Fork State Park\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
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SUMMARY:Nature Wonder Weekend:  North Bend
DESCRIPTION:The National Wild Foods Association’s annual Nature Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park is brimming with richness in wild edibles – many are in your backyard. This weekend\, September 16-18\, 2022\, is devoted to nature and includes featured leaders\, teachers and authors: Vicky Shufer of Virginia Beach\, a therapeutic herbalist and David Hawkins of Mother Earth Foods in Parkersburg\, W.Va. are keynote speakers. Participation in the weekend is fee based and advanced registration is required. \nA variety of hikes and multiple workshops include wild edible identification\, preparation and preservation. The traditional wild food contest and social hour find Friday evening wild food and wild cake activities are lively and the Saturday social hour and wild drink contest are\nfavorites. \nAlthough wild foods are featured throughout the weekend\, five traditional Appalachian style meals are part of the weekend package. The lodging options vary and are personalized to suit your needs. Preregistration for the weekend is required and includes lodging\, meals and activities. Email felicia.d.cox@wv.gov or call Felicia at 304-558-2784 for a registration form and conversation. \nNature Wonder Weekend is made possible by the host site of North Bend State Park\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the National Wild Foods Association. \nFor more information and to register to participate\, call Felicia Cox at 304-558-2754. This weekend cannot be booked online due the nature of the program format. Felicia is your contact for rates\, lodging options\, and additional details to help you plan for this wild foods weekend and experience. \n 
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/nature-wonder-weekend-north-bend-2/
LOCATION:North Bend State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:53rd Annual Nature Wonder Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Wild at Home! The 53rd annual Nature Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park is September 16-18\, 2022. Learn about your favorite wild edibles in your own backyard. North Bend’s weekend program is a foragers paradise where you can discover a richness in Nature’s simplicity. Edible wild floods and experienced leaders make this weekend wonderful. \nAbout our featured leader\, teacher and author\nExperience the oldest and most basic subsistence activity of humankind with keynote speaker Sam Thayer\, renowned author and forager of Forager’s Harvest. He will excite and educate you about foraging for wild foods and show you how you can expand your appreciation and understanding of the natural world. More information about Sam Thayer can be found at forgersharvest.com \nAbout leader led hikes and workshops\nChoose from several hikes led by knowledgeable wild food experts throughout the weekend.\nMany workshop choices will be available\, ranging from wild edible identification\, preparation\, and medicinal uses of your finds will help you bring foraging home. You’ll be able to share your wild food cooking skills during the wild food contest and work with others to hone your skills for the social hour. \nAbout wild food contests and social hour\nShare your wild food culinary skills during the Friday evening wild food and wild cake contests and the Saturday social hour and wild drink contest. Plenty of opportunities to learn \nAbout meals and lodging\nAlthough wild foods are featured throughout the weekend\, five traditional Appalachian style meals will be available in the North Bend lodge restaurant. Lodging options include lodge rooms\, deluxe vacation cabins completely equipped for housekeeping with a full kitchen and bath\, or your choice of campground sites ranging from non-electric to full hookup. \nNature Wonder Weekend is Sponsored by National Wild Foods Association\, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources\, and North Bend State Park \n34th Annual Wood-Faust National Wild Foods Association Wild Foods Contests\nContests include: Hazel Wood Commemorative Wild Food Contest (categories of Main Dish-Wild Meat and Dessert). Best Wild Cake ( A Bill Faust award). The Wild Drink Award is in Memory of Maxine Scarbro and the Wild Friendship Cup. \nAdvance registration is required. Registration fee is $35 per participant and lodging at North Bend Lodge and North Bend cabins and meal options vary. Please call 304-558-2754 and ask for a registration form or to make reservations using a credit card as payment. For assistant with registration email Wendy.L.Greene@wv.gov.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/53rd-annual-nature-wonder-weekend/
LOCATION:North Bend State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:See You in September: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:Mid-September at Cacapon State Park invites visitors to enjoy the weather and activities September 16-19\, 2022.  While autumn is welcoming a color explosion\, the park enjoys Monarch butterfly migration\, Pet-A-Palooza\, clouds and bird watching.  Join us.  \nFRIDAY\, September 16\, 2022\n10:00AM\nRidge Trail Hike\nEnjoy the view along this 1.5 mile moderate hike. Learn about park history and geology too. \n1:30PM\nOur WV Owl Pals\nDiscover the variety owls by sight and sound! What do they eat? Find out by dissecting on owl pellet \n6:30PM\nIrish Road Bowling\nCome out for a funIrish tradition established as an official West Virginia sport (WVIRB.com)\, rolling a cannon ball on a designed course. \n7:30PM\nBadminton\nFun for the whole family. Park at the tennis court parking lot. Free. \nSATURDAY\, September 17\, 2022\n4th Annual Pet-A-Palooza \n9:00AM\nBark in the Park\nJoin the park naturalist for a pet friendly hike. Learn about leave no trace principles and other park rules so your furry friend can earn their certificate for being part of B.A.R.K in the Park. Nature Center. \n10:00AM – 1:00PM\nSwim with Your Pet\nEnjoy the afternoon by taking a swim with your furry friend at the beach! (No life guard on duty). Pets must be on a leash. Entrance fee to the event will be by monetary donation to local Humane Society OR other helpful items like: Purina Pro Plan dog & puppy chow\,  Canned dog food\, Cat food: dry or wet. Blankets\, trash bags\, bleach\, paper towels; dawn dish detergent Entrance area will be at picnic area beach access where donations will be accepted by local Girl Scout Troop 15045. *Pre-made tie dye pet bandanas available for donation to the park foundation. \n1:00PM\nMonarch Migration\nLearn all about the importance of a monarch way station by watching a video & taking a guided tour at the nature center. Discover the monarch caterpillars and their chrysalis. Followed by a trip to one of the park’s many wildflower meadows known as our pollinator zones to discover adult monarchs on their long migration to Mexico. Monarch tagging will be demonstrated. \nHelpful sites to watch the migration and to log in your own sightings!\nMonarchwatch.org\nMonarchjointventure.org\nJourneynorth.org \nSUNDAY\, September 18\n9:30AM\nBeginner Birding Walk\nLearn how to identify Cacapon’s common birds and woodpeckers by sight and sound. Binoculars provided. Meet at Lodge. \n1:30PM\nWeed Warriors – Save the Park\nMeet our seasonal naturalist\, Allen Miller to help save the park from invasive plants! Help pull and cut oriental bittersweet vines. Loppers provided. Bring sturdy gloves. \nMONDAY\, September 19\, 2022\n10:00AM\nTai Chi\nThis class will help increase balance\, flexibility\, and focus on connection to mind\, body\, & spirit. Location near nature center. \n10:00AM\nNature Journaling\nJoin park naturalists for a stroll in nature to inspire a drawing\, poem or story! \n1:30PM\nOur WV Clouds\nLook up! What type of cloud do you see? Join seasonal naturalist to learn about some common clouds. \nVisit 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!  \nAlso\, 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! Nature Center Open daily 9:30AM-4:30PM. All programs start at the nature center unless noted. \nValerie Chaney\, CIG and Allen Miller are park naturalists at Cacapon Resort.  For additional information about this Monarch Program or Cacapon’s pollinator zones\, email valerie.l.chaney@wv.gov.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/see-you-in-september-cacapon/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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