Canaan Valley Master Naturalist Program

04/27/2026

1st Saturday, What’s Blooming Walks with Master Naturalist Jess Tucker will begin on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 at the Refuge Visitor Center.

04/20/2026

4th Saturday Busy Beaver Walks continue on April 25 at 11:00AM led by Master Naturalist Robin Norsworthy.

Meet at the Freeland Boardwalk.

04/19/2026

For Everyone!

The Annual WV Wildflower Pilgrimage at Blackwater Falls State
May 7-10

https://wvdnr.gov/programs-publications/wildflower-pilgrimage/

Enjoy a weekend of expert-led nature outings.

Call or write Amy Larch for information and early registration (304-558-2754; [email protected]).

This is great opportunity!

64th Annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage May 7-10, 2026 The Wildflower Pilgrimage is a special project of the West Virginia Garden Club, Inc.,

04/17/2026

Wild Wonders programs begin April 18 at 6:00PM with:

==> Wild Wonders: Flight of the Woodcock (both presentation and field walk) by Master Naturalist LeJay Graffious.

The presentation will begin at 6:00PM; we'll go out in the field at 7:30PM.

You must register to go into the field; field attendance is limited.

==>Register at https://forms.microsoft.com/g/cdP0jGnkgw.

Come join us to learn about and hopefully see the Woodcock (Timberdoodle, the Friends of the 500th logo bird) doing its beautiful mating display!

04/17/2026

Tree Planting tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th at 9AM!

Earth Day Volunteer Tree Planting on the CVNWR is Saturday, April 18th at 9AM. Help restore a biologically important ecosystem to Canaan Valley! Meet at the access road gate on Timberline Road, about one mile east of Route 32 just past the fishing pier. Equipment will be provided, but please bring some spare gloves and water.