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!

Cumberland East CFA Meeting

Please join the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy and other local partners to help develop Action Plans for the Cumberland East Conservation Focus Area (CFA). After a quick overview of the draft Action Plans, partners will have the opportunity to provide input on priority species, stresses and conservation actions. The group …

In Memory of Clark Andrew Dixon, Jr.

The West Virginia Master Naturalist organization is sadden to hear of the passing of or Clark Dixon who coordinated our Potomac Valley Chapter. Our hearts are with his family and friends. Thank you Clark for your service to our organization and your community. Clark Andrew Dixon, Jr. Clark Andrew Dixon, Jr., 74 of Ranson, WV …

“Nature’s Best Hope” with author Douglas Tallamy

The National Conservation Training Center invites you to watch their next live event: NCTC Conservation Lecture Series: “Nature’s Best Hope” with author Douglas Tallamy Sep 14, 2022 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT The award-winning author and entomologist will discuss his new “Homegrown National Park” initiative. Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, “Bringing Nature Home”, awakened thousands of …

West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey announces their 2022 Visiting Geology Schedule

Planning on visiting one of West Virginia’s state parks this summer? Check to see if one of the Visiting Geologists may be there!  * July 20 – 21, Cacapon Resort State Park * July 21 – 22, Canaan Valley Resort State Park * August 3 – 4, Blackwater Falls State Park For more information on …