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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:Another Really Great Weekend: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:Visit Twin Falls and enjoy these activities July 28-29\, 2023. Butterflies\, solar ovens\, and a glow walk invites you to attend. Fee free. Open to the public. Family friendly. Join us!! \nFRIDAY\, July 28\, 202310:00am. – “BE A FRIEND TO POLLINATORS”Pollinators are in trouble! Bees\, bats and other animal pollinators face many challenges in the modern world. Habitat loss\, disease\, parasites\, and environmental contaminants have all contributed to the decline of many species of pollinators. Meet at the Amphitheater area to learn how you can help. Program will last around 30 minutes. This program will not be canceled due to rain. (YPP) Lead by Ace England Our Summer Naturalist\, Ace is new to the game but is very excited to lead and learn about the natural world. Participants will receive a handout with information on how you can help pollinators and also a seed packet containing seeds to get your own garden started. \n12:00pm. – “FALLS TRAIL HIKE”Hike\, stroll\, or walk whichever is best for you. Meet at the Falls Trail parking lot located near the front entrance of the park to visit both the Foley Falls and the Blackfork Falls and get a look at the two famous falls that was the namesake to “Twin Falls’ Resort State Park. This is aloop trail and is 1 ¼ mile long very rocky along the bottom portion of the trail\, the trail tends to hold water so it can be muddy and soft in areas. Wear sturdy boots\, bring some water and bug spray and join us. (YPP) Lead by Ace England Summer Naturalist. \n2:00pm – 4:00pm NATURE CENTER r will be open. \nSATURDAY\, July 29\, 202312:00pm. “SOLAR OVENS”Bring the kids to Shelter 4 to make solar ovens with Ace our Summer Naturalist. The solar oven you build in this activity is a relatively simple one made from a pizza box\, aluminum foil\, plastic wrap\, and a sheet of paper. Parents are encouraged to help in the activity. (YPP) Allow 1 hour \n2:00pm. To 4:00pm. – NATURE CENTER will be open. \n5:00pm. “SUMMER BUTTERFLIES”Did you know that the earliest known butterfly fossils date from approximately 40 to 50 million years ago? That’s a really long time ago and these beautiful insects are very much carrying on their genes year after year for hopefully millions more. \nWest Virginia hosts 138 species of butterflies. Meet at the Amphitheater area as Ace tries and net some species that call Twin Falls home. Allow 30 minutes for the program. (YPP) \n9:00pm. “GLOW WALK”Let’s light it up! The walk will be on the cart path of the front 9 of our beautiful Twin Falls championship golf course. Bring your glow sticks and get as crazy as you can to glow\, we will offer glow sticks to participants so no need to stress if you don’t have what you need\, we have you covered! Meet at the Pro Shop parking lot located near the Splash Pad.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/another-really-great-weekend-twin-falls/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:It's a Wrap: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:Cacapon wraps up the last weekend of July with a variety of great nature based activities July 28 – 30\, 2023. From hogwart adaptations\, looking for a Monarch’s eggs\, to Irish Road Bowling\, these neat activities and others are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. \nFriday\, July 28\, 202310:00AM Hogwarts School of WizardryAre you a Harry Potter fan? Discover some very special animal survival adaptations that are almost magical. Then design your own wand and spell to create your own magical being. YPP \n11:30AM WV SnakesLearn helpful ways to tell if a snake is venomous or non-venomous. Learn some fun facts about common WV snakes. (No Live Snakes in program) YPP \n1:30PM Monarch Egg SurveySearch for a monarch egg on the milkweed plants. Use a magnifying glass to help conduct a Monarch Joint Venture Survey. YPP \n3:00PM How do Plants Grow?Learn about what plants need to grow and the lifecycle of a flowering plant\, followed by a fun board game. YPP \n4:00-6:00PM Welcome to Cacapon!Meet the Park Naturalist at the lodge to answer any general park questions you may have or find out what amazing recreation and nature activities Cacapon has to offer. Welcome toCacapon Resort State Park! \n7:45PM Evening StrollMeet park naturalists at the lodge front desk. Meander down the edge of the lodge lawn towards the wildflower fields following our new Blue Bird Trail. A great opportunity for photos. \n8:45PM Glow Stick Walk on the Golf CourseMeet park naturalists on the outdoor patio of the new lodge for a fun way to end the evening! Glow sticks\, necklaces & bracelets provided. \nSaturday\, July 29\, 20239:30AM West Virginia Morning MelodiesLearn Cacapon’s common birds by sight & sound. Followed by a short walk around the picnic area. YPP \n11:00AM Mammals of the MonthIn the spot light: black bear\, beaver & bobcat. Followed by a make & take wildlife mold of your choice. YPP \n2:00PM Cacapon Tie-DyeMake & take home your own tie-dye shirt. Purchase Cacapon State Park T-shirt here atthe nature center for $10. \n3:00PM Stream StudyDiscover what makes a stream healthy and what unlikely critters may be hiding in plain sight! You may want to bring shoes to get wet. YPP \n7:00PM Irish Road BowlingEnjoy an afternoon of bowling! If you haven’t tried this sport\, come out and see what it is all about. Check it out on WV.IRB.COM . \n8:00PM BadmintonJoin us at the nature center lawn for this fun game. \n9:00PM Firefly FrenzyDid you know that WV has 21+ species of lightning bugs/fireflies? They can be differentiated among one another by the color of their flash and the pattern of their flashes. We’ll spend a little time going over their differences and then going for a night hike and see if we can find a few species. YPP \nSunday\, July 30\, 202310:30AM Nature BingoLearn some fun facts and see who wins the challenge. \n11:30AM Bobcat TalkLearn some fun facts about the bobcat and touch a pelt. YPP \n1:30PM Black Bear GameLearn some black bear facts & play a self-guided game. YPP \n2:30PM Discovery HikeLet’s go explore and see what we find. YPP \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/its-a-wrap-cacapon/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wrap Up July in Nature: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:July wraps up at Blackwater Falls State Park July 28-31\, 2023 with an about nature and discovery of small or very old things such as amber. From bats and moths to creature features\, 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. \nFRIDAY\, July 28\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nNight Flyers3:30 p.m. BATS!Join the naturalist or this presentation about Bats. Perhaps play a bat and moth game with the naturalist. YPP \n4:30 p.m. LIGHT POLLUTION AND SOLUTION YOU!!Join the park naturalist in Blackwater Falls Lodge for a presentation about light pollution. About 45 minutes. This is a great program for lighting pathways andsecurity. YPP \n5:00 p.m. RAMBLIN’ RANGERFind the naturalist in Blackwater Lodge Lobby to ask questions about park trails\, find out the weekend activities or simply check out their mystery object of the day and perhaps do a fun activity. The naturalist will be available until about 7:00 p.m. YPP \n7:30 p.m. CREATURE FEATURE – FIREFLIES! & Craft.The harbingers of summer in West Virginia. These nocturnal flashers light up the night typically from May until August and can be identified to species by their unique flash pattern and color. Join the naturalist to learn about these lightning bugs then stay to look for these flying marvels along with moths in the next program. Enjoy creating a firefly craft for free. YPP \nSPECIAL EVENING PROGRAM!8:30 p.m. It’s National MOTH Week Celebration and Fireflies!Meet at the Blackwater Falls Nature Center Join park naturalist’s and Friends of Blackwater\, Aaron Graham\, to Celebrate National Moth Week through an evening of observing hordes of moths and fireflies. There will be multiple black light stations set up around the nature center that attempt to draw in moths for us to observe\, take pictures\, and identify as they land on our backdrops. This is a good way to observe handfuls of moths at one location at once and give you a sense of how many moths can be right around your house! We also will be taking the opportunity to attempt to identify fireflies by their flash pattern. The area will be set up until 10:00 p.m. Stay for a little while or the entire program. All ages welcome. Family activity. YPP \nSATURDAY\, July 29\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nSaturday Fun!9:30 a.m. WARBLER WANDERJoin the park naturalist to walk along the lake in search of feathered friends. Forgot your binoculars? The naturalist may have a pair you can borrow for the walk. About 1 hour\, some walking. YPP \n11:00 a.m. SKULLS\, SKINS\, SCAT AND SLIME!Join the park naturalist\, to learn how to identify a predator or prey skull\, the purpose of fur and how to identify scat. Afterwards\, create a small baggie of slime to take home. About one hour. No walking. YPP \n12:00 a.m. T is for TREEJoin the recreation assistant for this kid friendly program. Children use fun activities to explore our natural and built environments. This activity is geared toward our young learners\, but all ages are welcome! About 30 minutes. YPP \n2:30 p.m. PREHISTORIC AMBER/COPAL CRAFTJoin the recreation assistant for this craft activity. The sample fossilized over millions of years! Leaves\, flowers and insects have been found trapped inside and scientists have learned a great deal about prehistoric times by analyzing the DNA of these little extinct creatures perfectly preserved by the hardened resin that surrounds them. (Just like in the movie Jurassic Park!). The amber/copal comes in its natural state (dull and “crusted”) and we provide the simple tools to remove the crusty shell and polish the piece into a smooth\, lightweight golden gem. If you polish a piece really well and look closely\, some even contain an insect! . The amber can be polished in anywhere from 30-45 minutes or more depending upon the piece and the shininess desired! Recommended for ages 6 and up. Supplies Limited to first come basis.Craft fee: $4.00. YPP \n4:00 p.m. MICROSCOPY FUNJoin the seasonal naturalist to explore the use of a microscope. Recommended for 8+ years of age. Microscopes may need to be shared. About 1 hour. YPP \nSUNDAY\, July 30\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRocks-Fossils-Arrowheads10:30 a.m. FOSSILS AND CRAFT \nLearn how fossils are formed and what fossils and then create your own fossils. Supplies limited to first come basis. Craft fee: $2.00 YPP \n1:00 p.m. ARROWHEAD CRAFTLet’s take a look at our arrowhead display then create an arrowhead necklace for $1.00 or pound your initials into a leather arrowhead shape for $1.00. YPP \n2:00 p.m. GEOLOGY STROLL at PENDLETON POINT OVERLOOKThis is an easy stroll at Pendleton Point Overlook of Blackwater Falls State Park to listen about the geology of Blackwater Falls and Canyon. About 45 minutes\, 1⁄4 mile. YPP \nMONDAY\, July 31\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n10:00 a.m. NATURALIST LOOP WALKJoin naturalist Kenny in Blackwater Lodge Lobby for a walk along a section of three park trails. About 2 miles. We pace this walk. There is good conversation and area interest.70 minutes. YPP \n11:00 a.m. LEAF RUBBING CRAFTJoin the recreation assistant to use crayons or colored pencils to rub a leaf plate imprint on a piece of paper. Free. \n1:30 p.m. PICKLEBALLJoin the staff to try and play the fastest-growing sport in the US\, rising popularityover the past couple years. About 1 hour. \n3:00 p.m. LEAF POUNDING CRAFTHear a little about history in the rings and craft. . About 1 hour. YPP \nFolks hosting these activities include Paulita Cousin\, Lead Naturalist\, Kenny Noland\, Kyra Sovine and the conversationalist Victor. Learn more about Blackwater Falls State Park when you attend activities. For more information email blackwaterfallssp@wv.gov.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/wrap-up-july-in-nature-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mountain Music Series -  Crandall Creek: Canaan Valley
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Music Friday Series returns to Canaan Valley Resort in 2023.  \n\n\n\nLive music is slopeside at Quenchers Plaza is from 6:00-9:00 PM. Free concert and open to the public.  \n\n\n\nSunset scenic chairlift rides are available with ticket purchase in Quencher’s Pub. Pub will beopen. In case of inclement weather the music will be indoors at Bearpaw. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Kelsey Jeffries at 304.866.4121 Ext. 92678. Visitwww.CanaanResort.com and click the ‘Events’ tab.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/mountain-music-series-crandall-creek-canaan-valley/
LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort State Park\, 230 Main Lodge Rd\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brass Rhythm and Sax Orchestra - Free Concert: Prickett's Fort
DESCRIPTION:The Brass\, Rhythm and Sax Orchestra was formed in 2018 with musicians from Harrison\, Marion\, and Upshur Counties making up the core group playing that big band sound from the 1930s through the 1970s. The band is comprised of former band directors and music majors. Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater.   \n\n\n\nJoin the fun at Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater on Friday\, July 28\, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:30PM. This live music concert is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for a place to spend the night consider Tygart Lake State Park for lodge or cabin accommodations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Prickett’s Fort State Park and Pricketts Fort Foundation\, call 304-363-3030 or visit the link included below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/band-of-brothers-free-concert-pricketts-fort/
LOCATION:Prickett’s Fort State Park\, United States
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