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SUMMARY:Awesome August Activities: Pipestem
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Center at Pipestem is open daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. There’s plenty to see at the nature hub OR if you’re looking for some things to do or to attend like ultimate frisbee\, moth night\, hikes and live music\, July 31 – August 6\, 2023\, we welcome your attendance. \nMonday\, July 31\, 2023 \n10:00 am-Wildlife Game *YPPMeet at the Nature Center for a quiz game about North American wildlife. \n11:00 am- Lake Dip *YPPMeet at the pedestrian bridge near McKeever Lodge for a walk to Long Branch Lake. Who knows what critters we might catch! \n2:00 pm- Ultimate FrisbeeMeet at the Campground Store to learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is a teamsport which mixes elements of football\, basketball\, and rugby\, substituting the ball with a flying discand the referee with the spirit of the game. (1hour) \nTuesday\, August 1\, 2023 \n10:00 am- Taxidermy Talk *YPPCome by the Nature Center to learn about some of West Virginia’s native wildlife\, see our taxidermycollection\, and touch authentic animal pelts. \n1:00 pm Creepy Crawly Bug Craft *YPPJoin staff at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center for a craft showcasing the various insects crawling and flying around outside. (40 minutes) \n3:00 pm- Turtle Game *YPPMeet in the front yard of the Nature Center to learn about turtles while we play an outdoor game. \n5:00 pm- Firefly Friends *YPPEnjoy the magic of fireflies by creating this cute craft\, which will leave you with a firefly friend without taking the real thing out of nature. Join us as we show how\, with just a few standard craft items you can have a firefly friend year round. \nWednesday\, August 2\, 2023 \n10:00 am- Deer Talk Time *YPPJoin us at the activities shelter behind the Nature Center to learn about deer. We will talk about the different signs and behaviors of adult white-tailed deer and give participants a chance to touch a deer pelt. Additionally\, we will discuss what to do if you come across a fawn in the wild. \n1:00 pm- Plaster Tracks *YPPMeet in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to make a plaster animal track.Drying times may vary due to weather conditions\, so please allow a minimum of 30 minutes for your track to dry and be ready to take home. \n4:00 pm- Shaving Cream PaintingMeet at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to create a fun painted craft to take home. This craft is fun for kids and kids at heart. Make sure to wear your “play” clothes as the craft can get messy. (30 min) \n9:15 pm- Moth Night *YPPMeet at the Nature Center for some moth watching. There will be a black light and white sheet set up to attract the moths. Bring a flashlight and a chair if you like and don’t forget your camera to capture your moth moments. In the event of rain the program may be canceled. YPP \nThursday\, August 3\, 2023 \n10:00 am- North Side Trail: *YPPMeet us at the shelter beside Park headquarters for a hike along the North Side Trail. \n1:00 pm- Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air *YPPMeet at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to learn some interesting facts about our favorite little feathered friends. \n4:30 pm- Pond Walk *YPPJoin us at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center following the for a short walk to the pond to see what amphibians and other critters call the pond home. \n8:00pm- Go Batty for Bats *YPPCute or creepy\, bats are an important part of our environment. Join us at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to learn about some of WV’s native bat species and ways that they support our ecosystem. \nFriday\, August 4\, 2023 \n4:00 pm- What Should I Bring? *YPPMeet in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center for a talk about what you should take with you when you explore the great outdoors. (40 minutes) \n6:00 pm- Beginner Archery *YPPMeet at the Campground store to practice your archery skills. (1 hour) \n7:30 pm- Campfire Time! *YPPFind us at the fire ring behind the Campground store to learn how to make char cloth\, a fire-starting assistance\, and make fire using this primitive fire starter. No matches involved. We will also roast some marshmallows. Bring a camping chair if you have one. (1 hour) \n7:00 – 9:00 pm – Live Music!Corey Lee McQuadeOutside of the Black Bear Lounge @ Pipestem Resort State Park. Appalachian/Americana folk-style bluegrass\, country\, blues\, and more\, all in one. \nNATURE FACT: 80% of snake bite victims get bitten while pestering the snake. Leave them alone. \nSaturday\, August 5\, 2023 \n11:00 am- Nature Hunt *YPPMeet at the Nature Center. We will hand out a list of objects to look for in Nature. Once you find them\, you receive a prize! (30 minutes) \n2:00 pm- Ultimate FrisbeeMeet at the Campground Store to learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is a teamsport which mixes elements of football\, basketball\, and rugby\, substituting the ball with a flying discand the referee with the spirit of the game. (1hour) \n4:00 pm- Pipestem Heritage *YPPMeet at the Nature Center for an in depth tour of our heritage structures and to see pictures from the past taken in our own park. \nSunday\, August 6\, 2023 \n10:00 am- Country Roads Walk *YPPMeet at Park Headquarters to walk along the road and into the woods to learn some pre-park history. \n11:00 am- Pond Walk *YPPMeet us at the Nature Center to walk to the nearby old farm pond to see what critters wemight find. (30 minutes) \n5:00 pm- Bird Bingo *YPPCome by the Activity Shelter at the Nature Center for a few rounds of Bird Bingo and learn someinteresting bird facts. (45 minutes) \nYoung People for ParksYPP is an environmental education program for children ages 6-16. To complete the program\, participants attend three specified activities during their stay. For more information visit the Nature Center.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/awesome-august-activities-pipestem/
LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekend Things to Do: Pipestem
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Nature Center and see our exhibits and heritage structures\, and sit a spell in our West Virginia made rocking chairs\, listen to the outside birds inside\, or attend activities planned August 4 – 6\, 2023. \nFriday\, August 4th \n4:00 pm- What Should I Bring? *YPPMeet in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center for a talk about what you should take with you when you explore the great outdoors.(40 minutes) \n6:00pm- Beginner Archery *YPPMeet at the Campground store to practiceyour archery skills. (1 hour) \n7:00-9:00 pm – Live Music! w/ Corey Lee McQuadeOutside of the Black Bear Lounge at Pipestem Resort State ParkAppalachian/Americana folk-style bluegrass\, country\, blues\, and more\, all in one. \n7:30 pm- Campfire Time! *YPPMeet at the fire ring behind the Campground store to learn how to make char cloth\, a fire-starting assistance\, and make fire using this primitive fire starter. We will also roast some marshmallows. Bring a camping chair if you have one. (1 hour) \nSaturday\, August 5\, 2023 \n11:00 am- Nature Hunt *YPPMeet at the Nature Center. We will hand out a list of objects to look for in Nature. Once you find them\, you receive a prize! (30 minutes) Nature Fact: 80% of snake bite victims get bitten while pestering the snake. \n2:00 pm- Ultimate FrisbeeMeet at the Campground Store to learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is a teamsport which mixes elements of football\, basketball\, and rugby\, substituting the ball with a flying discand the referee with the spirit of the game. (1hour) \n4:00 pm- Pipestem Heritage *YPPMeet at the Nature Center for an in depth tour of our heritage structures and to see pictures from the past taken in our own park. \nSunday\, August 6\, 2023 \n10:00 am- Country Roads Walk *YPPMeet at Park Headquarters to walk along the road and into the woods to learn some pre-park history. \n11:00 am- Pond Walk *YPPMeet us at the Nature Center to walk to the nearby old farm pond to see what critters wemight find. (30 minutes) \n5:00 pm- Bird Bingo *YPPCome by the Activity Shelter at the Nature Center for a few rounds of Bird Bingo and learn someinteresting bird facts. (45 minutes) \nYoung People for ParksYPP is an environmental education program for youth ages 6-16. Participants attend three specified activities during their stay. For more information inquire at the Nature Center.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/weekend-things-to-do-pipestem/
LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wildlife & Bil Lepp Live: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:Cacapon State Park activities this weekend features Bil Lepp on Saturday plus wildlife programs\, crafts and games August 4 – 6\, 2023. These activities and others are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. Open to the public and free to attend. \nFRIDAY\, August 4\, 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 \n1:00PM Monarch Egg HuntCome & find out how to support the monarchs life cycle by exploring our monarch waystation. We will be using magnifying glasses to look for eggs. YPP \n2:00PM Bobcat TalkLearn some fun facts about the bobcat and touch a pelt. YPP \n3:00PM Food Chain & Food WebsLearn the difference producers and consumers by playing a 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 to Cacapon Resort State Park! \n7:30PM Let’s Travel to Costa RicaJoin WV State Park junior naturalist\, Vladimir Staples\, as he shares his recent trip to Costa Rica by a power point presentation. Traveling to the rainforest and cloud forest he will share the amazing geography\, plants & animals. Join us at the nature center. \n8:30PM LED Badminton & GameLet’s have some LED fun! Seriously\, we’re playing badminton from dusk into dark. \nSATURDAY\, August 5\, 202310:00AM 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 \n11:30AM Monarch Life CycleHow long does a monarch live? What do they eat? Come & find out. YPP \n1:30PM Cacapon Tie-Dye Make & take home yourown tie-dye shirt. Purchase Cacapon State ParkT-shirt here at the nature center for $10. \n3:00PM Friendship BraceletsJoin our summer naturalist for a variety of fun colors and styles of bracelets. \nSPECIAL GUEST & STORYTELLER7:00PM Professional Storyteller BIL LEPPJoin master storyteller\, champion liar\, funny guy\, author\, & TV host at Cacapon Bath House. \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. \nSUNDAY\, August 6m 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 bearfacts & 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/weekend-wildlife-bil-lepp-live-cacapon/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art-in-the-Park: Berkeley Springs
DESCRIPTION:The 16th annual Art-in-the-Park series is a juried art fair that provides public access to fine artisans located in the Berkeley Springs region of West Virginia. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event\, and the best part is artisans are local residents. \n\n\n\nShows are rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and located across the street from the Farmers Market. Art-in-the-Park is free to attend and open to the public. Art-in-the-Park is scheduled for ten Sunday dates in 2023. \n\n\n\nThe event is organized and sponsored by an arts group and the host site is Berkeley Springs State Park  –  find more information on Facebook at Art In The Park WV (at Berkeley Springs) or email the event organized at nathan258@frontier.com. \n\n\n\nWhen planning your trip to attend Art in the Park at Berkeley Springs State Park\, stay at nearby Cacapon Resort State Park to take advantage of programs and other area interests. \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/art-in-the-park-berkeley-springs-15/
LOCATION:Berkeley Springs State Park\, United States
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