Volunteer Training: Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Private Lands Conservation Program is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These workshops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants for wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat. …

62nd Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage

62nd Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage May 9-12, 2024 The Wildflower Pilgrimage is a special project of the West Virginia Garden Club, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Assisting are West Virginia University, the Brooks Bird Club and colleges throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia where you will …

Becoming an Outdoors Woman Events

The Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a program designed to offer hands-on, outdoor activities for women 18 years of age or older and of all fitness levels. BOW is a nationally recognized program and it originally began in 1991, offered through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources held …

West Virginia Woodland Stewards Seminar

The February WV Woodland Stewards Seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 6pm to 830pm.  See attached detailed agenda or below. This is an online meeting held via Zoom. To register, visit https://wvu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrf-itpj0tG9WG2KZciFJ5fQMU14PdQmHx Speakers will cover:— Conservation tree planting— Biodiversity on your property   — Smokey Bear is 80!— Pawpaws!

Conference Registration Instructions

Click on this link to register: https://2023mnofwv.eventbrite.com How to Register 1. Select “Get Tickets” 2. Pick Your Registration  Registration can be completed with or without the Friday/Saturday evening meals. Please note that ticket prices do increase on July 1st! 3. Scroll Down to Register for Classes The classes menu may not immediately be viewable. Simply …

World Migratory Bird Day Walk, May 13th, 8am, Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat

You’re invited to join members of the Handlan Chapter of the Brooks Bird Club to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, 8 am Saturday morning, May 13, birding in Ward Hollow in South Charleston. Spring birds are arriving, as well as residents.  We’ll be looking for sparrows, hawks, warblers, herons and maybe a few ducks. Be …