Master Naturalists help construct and maintain nature trails, lead interpretive walks at state parks, assist biologists with research, and give presentations to school children and other groups. They learn the best ways to enhance wildlife habitat and most importantly, how to apply this knowledge and share with others. If you would like to have the …
At the 2026 annual West Virginia Master Naturalist Conference, several key individuals were recognized for their efforts with the program and volunteer service. Congratulations to these honorees and thank you for all that you do! Lifetime Achievement Award Certificate of Recognition for Volunteer Service to the WVMN Program 2026 Recipients: – Laura Ceperly, Canaan Valley …
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Camp Dawson Event Center | July 24–26, 2026 | Kingwood, West Virginia Join Master Naturalists from across West Virginia for a weekend of learning, field experiences, networking, and fellowship at beautiful Camp Dawson. Click here for full details on the 2026 conference. Click here to register Registration has closed for the 2026 Conference.
The 2026 Master Naturalist State Conference Program details are here! Below we have posted both the full Conference Outline and a Program-at-a-Glance so you can dive into the schedule in the format you prefer. The information is the same — just presented two different ways to make planning easier. We know many of you have …
The Elkin’s paper, Inter-Mountain, recently highlighted the 2025 Mast Naturalist conference. Thank you to the members who submitted photos for the article. Click here to read the article.
You are invited to attend the WV DNR’s Open House to discuss revisions to the state’s Wildlife Action Plan. This meeting will be held July 30 at the Claudia Workman Nature Center. This is a short drive from Charleston at Alum Creek. The meeting will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. DNR is revising the …
Join us at Blackwater Falls State Park for the 2025 conference from June 27-June 29! Registration is now open for the 2025 WVMN Conference. Click Here To Register Have questions or need help? Please email conferencewvmn@gmail.com. Need more information? Visit the 2025 Conference Webpage or use one of the quick links below to jump directly …
Registration is scheduled to open on April 1, 2025. Take a moment to review the 2025 Conference Webpage or use one of the quick links below to jump directly to that section.
AVE THE DATE announcement to the Master Naturalists webpage. Save the date for the WV Master Naturalist’s upcoming conference. Join us at Blackwater Falls State Park from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29. More information to come. Hope to see you there!
Step back in time to the 18th century, when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature. Learn some of the skills that were necessary for everyday life and learn of the cultural sharing that has made our modern lives richer. Enjoy nature, drama, tracking, and history in outdoor and indoor settings. For participants …