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SUMMARY:Nature Notes in July: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:July still has great planned activities at Cacapon Resort State Park\, July 24-27 2023. From Tai Chi to Micro-vision World\, these neat activities and others are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. \nMonday\, July 24\, 202310:00AM Tai ChiThis class will help increase balance\, flexibility\, and focus on connection to mind\, body\, & spirit. Location lodge. \n9:30AM Ridge Trail HikeJoin summer naturalists on this 1.5 moderate trail. You’ll enjoy the conversation and park history when you hike with these two naturalists. YPP \n11:30AM Turtle TalkLearn about the box turtle and play a fun game and make a craft. YPP \n1:30PM Knot-tyingLearn some helpful tips on tying knots for camping or while in the outdoors. YPP \n2:30PM Fantastic FoxLearn some fun facts about the red fox\, followed by a fun craft. YPP \n3:30PM Forest Animal-opoly!Oh this is such a fun indoor game! Collect your favorite creatures and play to be the best caretaker of the forest.YPP \nTuesday\, July 25\, 20231:30PM Cacapon Critter CatchWhat will we find? We will look for small vertebrates & invertebrates using nets\, containers and our critter catchers. Then we will safely look at them through magnifying glasses & microscopes then return them where we found them. Always leave no trace! YPP \n2:30PM Fire StartingLearn some different fire building techniques and how to start a fire with flint & steel. YPP \n3:30PM Moth & Butterfly BlitzCome & play this fun board game! We’ll be in the nature center. A great afternoon place to be. \nWednesday\, July 26\, 202310:00AM Fishing 101Let’s throw a line out! Learn how to tie a hook\, cast a line\, and maybe catch your first fish. Poles and bait provided or bring your own. YPP \n1:00PM Monarchs Need Your Help!What is a monarch way station? Come & find out and learn how you can help! YPP \n2:00PM Native Wildflower Meadow TourExplore this 2-acre meadow in full bloom\, surrounded with coreopsis\, daisies\, & coneflowers. YPP \n3:30PM Wildflower Bingo & Flower StencilingWe’re wild about our wild flowers! Join us for some fun. \nThursday\, July 27\, 20239:15AM Paddle Boat TourTake a naturalist-led interpretive tour by water to discover the park’s natural & cultural history. Binoculars provided. $6 per person covers the vessel rental. On the water. Meet at the boat dock rental area. YPP \n11:00AM-12:30PM Fearless Drawing Leading to Painting Part 3Join our local artist and volunteer for a free art lesson focusing on geometric shapes of local flora & fauna. This class is free and open to all ages. Final part 4 held on August 3. \n1:30PM Vegetable Garden GiftsLet’s explore this week’s vegetables and how you can cook with it. Also explore the garden senses: touch\, taste\, & smell. YPP \n2:30PM Micro-vision WorldCome explore our park from a microscopic point of view. We’ll go on a small trek looking at plants & animals through magnifying glasses\, a stereomicroscope for items collected and look at prepared slides in a compound slides. YPP \n3:30PM Friendship BraceletsJoin our summer naturalist for a variety of fun colors and styles of bracelets. Her name is Autumn and she brings sunshine to our summer crafting activities. Indoors at the Nature Center. Best place to be in the afternoon. \nCome 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 taxidermycollection 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 dailyactivities!
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/nature-notes-in-july-cacapon/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Bears\, Frogs and Turtles: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:Mid-week activities at Blackwater Falls State Park July 26-27\, 2023 includes activities about being bear aware\, frogs and toads\, fireflies and more. Things to do begin at the nature center unless posted otherwise. You’re invited and encouraged to visit our trails\, the falls areas\, the Nature Center\, and Pendleton Lake. \nWEDNESDAY\, July 26\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n9:30 a.m. BIRDS AT THE LAKEJoin the naturalist for a morning stroll along Pendleton lake in search of feathered friends. Advanced birders welcome. Just learning bird identity – this is for you! About 1/2 mile. 1 hour. YPP \n10:30 a.m. BLACK BEAR AWAREJoin the park naturalist to learn about our state mammal and tips to keep you and themsafe. Among the biggest land mammals on the planet\, bears need a lot of resources to survive and must use all of their skills\, brawn and brains to get what they need-whether foraging for food\, defending themselves or raising cubs. About 1 hour. YPP \n12:00 p.m. CAN YOU SURVIVE BEING A BLACK BEAR? And CRAFT.Find out in this fun game (weather permitting) with our recreation assistant on the fenced basketball court. All ages have a blast with this game. About 20 minutes. Fun family game-young children may need assistance with reading. Afterwards\, create a bear themed craft. Craft fee: $2.00 YPP \n2:30 p.m.. RAINBOW ARTJoin the recreation assistant to use shaving cream (yes! shaving cream)and watercolor to create a work of art for your wall or create a card. Do you know how a rainbow forms? What colors mix to make other colors? Craft fee: $1.00. YPP \n3:00 p.m. FEATURE MOVIETime for an afternoon feature. Everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear movie. About 80 minutes. Rated PG. \nTHURSDAY July 27\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.LET’S HEAR IT FOR HERPS! \n11:00 a.m. JOURNAL CRAFTJoin Blackwater Falls seasonal naturalist to purchase a journal then learn some basics to keeping a nature journal. Supplies limited to first come basis. Craft fee: $2.00. YPP \n2:00 p.m. FROGS AND TOADS OF WEST VIRGINIAJoin naturalist Kenny for this indoor presentation about some of the frogs and toads found in the mountain state. Can you speak frog? Find out by listening to some sounds that you can attempt to hear tonight around the park. About 45 minutes. Includes a craft activity for kids. YPP \n4:00 p.m. MEET OUR TURTLESJoin the naturalist as she introduces you to our nature center turtle residents. How did they come to live at Blackwater Falls? How can you help the dwindling turtle populations? About 1 hour. Includes a kid friendly craft. YPP \n6:00 p.m. ‘Art in the Park’– FIREFLIES!Creations\, a local artist group based in Parsons\, W.Va. is hosting this special ‘Art in the Park’ evening at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Tonight’s art piece is about the magic of fireflies and some say\, lightning bugs. The instructors make everyone attending feel like they’re at home creating a one of a kind art piece and guide attendees through the entire process of the painting. All materials are provided. The cost is $35 for a 16×20 canvas and $20 for a kids version on an 11×14 canvas. Please call the nature center at 304-259-5511 to reserve your spot!. All ages are welcome at any skill level. This activity is open to the public\, overnight guests at the park or attending art in the park only\, welcome! About 2 hours. YPP \nLearn more about Blackwater Falls State Park when you attend activities. For more information email blackwaterfallssp@wv.gov.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/birds-bears-frogs-and-turtles-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:July & Summer Fun: North Bend
DESCRIPTION:North Bend State Park is a great place for early July activities. Find these activities at the park from July 26 – 29\, 2023. Activities begin at the nature center. \nWednesday\, July 26\, 202310:00 am- Noon Nature Center Open \n1:00 pm- 1:45 pm Basketball Game2:00 pm- 3:15 pm Hike to Tunnel 13 on the North Bend Rail Trail3:45 PM- 4:15 PM Creek Critters5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Turtle Trouble Game \nThursday\, July 27\, 202310:00 am- Noon Nature Center Open1:15 pm- 2:45 pm Fire Starting3:15 pm- 4:00 pm Sand Art5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Edible plants \nFriday\, July 28\, 202310:00 am- Noon Nature Center Open1:00 pm- 2:00 pm Overhanging Rock Trail3:00 pm- 4:00 pm Bird Watching5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Tree Measuring \nSaturday\, July 29\, 20232:00 pm- 4:00 pm Nature Center Open5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Native Plant Talk7:00 pm- 8:00 pm Bug Friends9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Night Hike \nCome visit and come to have fun at North Bend State Park. For more information email northbendsp@wv.gov or call 304.643.2931.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/july-summer-fun-north-bend/
LOCATION:North Bend State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bearwise. Archery. Winged Things: Holly River
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, bow and arrows\, and moths dominate activities at Holly River State Park from July 27-29\, 2023. Join Master Naturalist Jane Birdsong for these nature based activities and traditional recreational pursuits of archery and hiking when visiting Holly River. \nTHURSDAY\, July 27\, 20232 pm – BLACK BEARSLearn new discoveries & fascinating facts about WV’s largest mammal. Shake hands with a bear paw & play a game to learn more! All ages are welcome. This is a great program to learn about how to be bear wise. Windy Gap Schoolyard (Old Pavilion if rainy) YPP \n4 pm – ARCHERYLearn 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. All ages welcome. A great opportunity to learn archery. \n9:30 pm – MOTH NIGHT @ MAPLE CAMPGROUNDLook for the illuminated white sheet; we hope to attract some of the largest & most interesting night flyers. Moths! \nFRIDAY\, July 28 202310:30 am – BADMINTON & Frisbee Friday @ the PoolJoin Naturalist Jane at the badminton net behind the pool for a game\, then cool off in the pool\, catch Frisbees as you jump off the diving board. \n2 pm – BIRD MIGRATION CHALLENGEExperience the hazards birds must face as you play an interactive game in Windy Gap Schoolyard. Each “bird” follows a path to reach the next rest stop. Will you make it to your summer home? All ages have a blast completing this easy challenge. YPP \n4 pm – ARCHERYLearn 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. \n9:30 pm – MOTH NIGHT @ HEMLOCK CAMPGROUNDLook for the illuminated white sheet; we hope to attract some of the largest & most interesting night flyers. \nSATURDAY\, July 29\, 20239 am – HIKE REVERIE TRAILHike the Reverie Trail to Tecumseh Falls & back approx. 2 hrs with asnack break & rest at the falls. Wear sturdy shoes\, bring water & snacks. Hiking sticks or trek poles are helpful. Meet naturalist on office porch @ 9 or trailhead @ 9:15 \n2 pm – BUTTERFLIES & MOTHSLearn the differences between these 2 amazing & short-lived flying insects\, Color one to take home. You’ll discover some of these same winged-things at your home too. Meet at the Balli Shelter \n4 pm – ARCHERYLearn 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 Holly River State Park office. \nYPP –Young People for Parks centers on environmental activities that encourage youth of ages 6 – 15 to get outdoors and explore nature. All these programs are FREE & open to the public . Ask the naturalist how to earn a YPP reward. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/bearwise-archery-winged-things-holly-river/
LOCATION:Holly River State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park - Fireflies: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:‘Creations’\, a local artist group based in Parsons\, W.Va. is hosting an ‘Art in the Park’ evening at Blackwater Falls State Park\, July 27\, 2023. \nTonight’s art piece is about the magic of fireflies. The instructors make everyone attending feel like they’re at home creating a one of a kind art piece and guide attendees through the entire process of the painting. All materials are provided. The cost is $35 for a 16×20 canvas and $20 for a kids version on an 11×14 canvas. Please call the nature center at 304-259-5511 to reserve your spot!.  \nAll ages are welcome at any skill level. The art room will be in the Harr Center at Blackwater Falls Lodge beginning at 6:00 p.m. This activity is open to the public\, overnight guests at the park or attending art in the park only\, welcome! \nThe final art piece is a night scene of shadowy moonlight\, mountains\, vegetation\, and the flashing signals of fireflies also known as lightning bugs. \nA bonus to the Art in the Park evening is meeting the park naturalist during the art program and learning a bit about fireflies. They are magical with their different flashes of light and communication. This program is also at Blackwater Falls Lodge.  \nThe art in the park painting workshop can accommodate up to 30 individuals. Advance reservation to enjoy ‘Art in the Park’ evening is highly encouraged and can be made by calling 304-259-5211\, please leave a name and number to call if we’re with visitors or leading a hike and can’t take your call. \nMake it an evening with friends\, family\, or an evening out giving yourself permission to create a piece of art. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/art-in-the-park-fireflies-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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