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SUMMARY:Canceled: New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend
DESCRIPTION:17th Annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend | April 24 – 26\, 2020\nPlus other nature events throughout April \n_____________________________ \nCelebrate the glories of spring in Appalachian from the rim of the gorge to the river! Explore the area’s natural diversity and contribute as a citizen scientist at New River Gorge National River\, Tamarack\, and the state parks of Babcock\, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield\, Hawks Nest\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resort. All programs are FREE unless noted. \nAll programs are FREE unless notes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water and wear sturdy walking shoes for guided walks. Snacks\, binoculars\, a hand lens\, field guides\, a favorite smart device pre-loaded with nature apps\, and a camera are also useful.  \nPost photos of your nature adventures in the parks this weekend with #NRGWFW. \n_____________________________ \nPre-spring events \nApril 11\, 2020 \n\nSpring Big Branch Hike\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, Brooks Falls/Big Branch trailhead on River Road in New River Gorge National River\, five miles from Hinton\, WV.  Discover some of the early signs of the season along this beautiful mountain stream. Be prepared for four stream crossings on this moderate to strenuous trail.\n\n\nWildflower Art Field Trip with Beckley Art Center (BAC)\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 3:00 to 6:00 pm\, Glade Creek trailhead on Glade Creek Access Road in New River Gorge National River\, six miles from Prince\, WV. (or meet at Beckley Art Center\, 600 Johnstown Road\, Beckley at 2:00 to car caravan)\nBring your camera\, sketchbook\, watercolors\, colored pencils\, etc. to create art inspired by nature in nature. Join BAC artists\, the Beckley Camera Club\, and naturalists to explore Glade Creek. Artwork created during this field adventure will be featured in a special exhibit at BAC on April 26.\n\n\n\nApril 16\, 2020 \n\nEarth Stewardship Project: Garlic Mustard Pull\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Rend trailhead on Route 25 in New River Gorge National River\, one mile from Thurmond\, WV. Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, and work gloves\, plus bring water and lunch. \nHelp park natural resource staff stop the spread of garlic mustard\, a non-native\, invasive plant that out-competes native herbs and wildflowers. RESERVATIONS requested by April 13: 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov.\n\n\n\n  \nApril 18\, 2020 \n\n50th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration in Oak Hill \n\nWHEN and WHERE: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm\, White Oak Depot\, Central Ave.\, Oak Hill\, WV near Oak Hill City Park. www.facebook.com/events/destination-downtown-oak-hill/50th-anniversary-earth-day/ \nJoin Destination Downtown to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Help with a city-wide cleanup (8:00 – 10:00 am)\, children’s activities (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)\, trail building at Needleseye Park\, and planting flowers and trees in the city.\n\n\nEarth Day Stewardship Project and River Friends: New River Flatrock Ecology and Restoration\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm\, Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center\, 309 North Mullens Road in New River Gorge National River; when in Brooks\, WV\, turn onto North Mullens Road\, then turn left after crossing the railroad tracks\, follow the dirt road to Camp Brookside. Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, and work gloves\, plus bring water and lunch.\nLearn about the ecology and rare plants of the unique riverside Appalachian flatrock community.  Help park natural resource staff restore the native plant and lichen assemblage by removing non-native\, invasive plant that outcompetes native plants. Then meet Bald Eagle Ambassador Regis and the Friends of New River Gorge National River. RESERVATIONS requested by April 15: 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov.\n\n\n\n_____________________________ \nMain event weekend \nApril 24\, 2020 \n\nEarth Stewardship Project: Garlic Mustard Pull\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm\, Pipestem Resort State Park in Pipestem\, WV; meet at the park’s Nature Center. Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, and work gloves\, plus bring water and lunch.\nHelp park staff stop the spread of garlic mustard\, a non-native\, invasive plant that out-competes native herbs and wildflowers. RESERVATIONS requested by April 21: 304-466-1800 ext. 244 or julie.a.mcquade@wv.gov.\n\n\nEndless Spring Sunset Stroll\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 6:00 to 8:30 pm\, Endless Wall Trail’s Fern Creek trailhead on Lansing-Edmond Road in New River Gorge National River\, Lansing\, WV.\nExplore life in diverse forests and see one of the best clifftop views of the New River Gorge on this leisurely two-mile moderate hike.\n\n\n\nApril 25\, 2020 \n\nHike Into Spring! Plus Active SWV Adventure Bonus\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\, Grandview – shelter #4 at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. Bring water and a snack.\nJoin naturalists on a leisurely 2.5-mile hike from Grandview down to the New River\, finding wildflowers and other natural wonders along the way. Be prepared for some steep terrain on an old dirt road. A free shuttle will be provided. RESERVATIONS requested by April 21: 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov.\nActive SWV Adventure Bonus: stay active in the park by running or hiking back up to the top of the gorge.\n\n\n Carnifex Old-growth Nature Trek\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 5:00 to 6:30 pm\, Patterson House at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park in Summersville\, WV.\nHike to Pierson Hollow’s old-growth forest to take a closer look at this diverse ecosystem\, including rare species. Be prepared for an easy one-mile hike with some moderate terrain.\n\n\n Star Watching Party\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 8:00 to 10:00 pm\, Boley Lake at Babcock State Park in Clifftop\, WV.\nEnjoy the wonders of the night sky while hanging out on the shores of the lake. Bring a blanket and a red-filtered flashlight. Some star watching tools will be available.\n\n\n\nApril 26\, 2020 \n\nSpring Birding at Babcock\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 8:00 to 10:00 am\, Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park in Clifftop\, WV. Some binoculars will be available.\nStroll the diverse habitats of Babcock in search of spring birds.\n\n\nNew River Old-growth Hike\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Stone Cliff Trailhead at New River Gorge National River just over a mile from Thurmond\, WV. Bring water and lunch.\nDiscover nature of the forest near New River\, including old-growth trees\, on this six-mile round trip hike.\n\n\n   Falls & Flowers: the Nature of Brush Creek\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, Nature Center at Pipestem Resort State Park in Pipestem\, WV.\nEnjoy waterfalls and blooms along Brush Creek on this moderate three-mile walk. Meet at Pipestem’s Nature Center to car caravan to the trailhead 20-minutes away.\n\n\n Hawks Nest Lakeside Nature Hike\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 1:00 to 3:00 pm\, Boat Launch parking at Hawks Nest State Park in Ansted\, WV. (follow boat launch signs from downtown Ansted)\nExplore the nature around Hawks Nest Lake and dam\, along with a beautiful waterfall on this easy two-mile walk.\n\n\n Hot ID: Skills with Guides and APPS\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 2:30 to 5:00 pm\, Stone Cliff Trailhead at New River Gorge National River just over a mile from Thurmond\, WV. Bing your favorite wildflower field guides or smart devices pre-loaded with nature ID apps. Some field guides will be available.\nHike one mile along the New River and try your hand at wildflower identification using the hottest flora ID tools.\n\n\nCreatures of the Night Hike\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 8:30 to 10:00 pm\, Grandview Visitor Center at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. Bing a red-filtered flashlight.\nExplore nature’s night life on this one-mile forest adventure in search of bats\, owls\, and more.\n\n\n\n_____________________________ \nPost-spring events \nApril 30\, 2020 \n\nEarth Stewardship Project: Garlic Mustard Pull\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Glade Creek trailhead on Glade Creek Access Road in New River Gorge National River\, six miles from Prince\, WV.  Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, and work gloves\, plus bring water and lunch.\nHelp park natural resource staff stop the spread of garlic mustard\, a non-native\, invasive plant that out-competes native herbs and wildflowers. RESERVATIONS requested by April 27: 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov.\n\n\n\n_____________________________ \nWV Master Naturist Workshop \nWest Virginia Master Naturalist Wildflowers and Weeds core course (two parts) \nExplore the classification\, diversity\, and ecology of wildflowers in this WV Master Naturalist core\, two-part certification course. RESERVATIONS requested by April 21: 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov. \n\nPart 1: April 22 Classroom\n\nWHEN and WHERE: 6:00 to 8:30 pm\, Canyon Rim Visitor Center at New River Gorge National River in Lansing\, WV.\n\n\nPart 2: Field lab (attend at least one field session listed below) \n\nOption 1 WHEN and WHERE: April 24\, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\, Hike Into Spring! program\, Grandview shelter #4 at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. (no field guide use step-by-step)\nOption 2 WHEN and WHERE: April 26\, 2:30 to 5:00 pm\, Hot ID: Skills with Guides and APPS program\, Stone Cliff Trailhead at New River Gorge National River near Thurmond\, WV. (field guide use step-by-step)\n\n\n\n_____________________________ \nSpring Photography Workshops       \n\nApril 25: Birds of Prey Photography\n\nWHERE: Three Rivers Avian Center in Brooks\, WV.\nLearn and practice the art of bird photography with instructor Steven Rotsch. Sign up for full or half day sessions. www.stevenrotsch.com or 304-541-7574 for workshop times and prices. \n\n\nMay 15 – 17: Spring Photography @ Twin Falls \n\nWHERE: Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens\, WV.\nLearn and practice photography skills with instructors Steve Shaluta\, Steven Rotsch\, and park Superintendent Scott Durham. www.wvstateparks.com/event/spring-photography-workshop-at-twin-falls/ or 304-294-4000 for class times\, workshop prices\, and lodging/meal packages. \n\n\n\n_____________________________ \nArts at Tamarack  \n1 Tamarack Park\, Beckley\, West Virginia \n\nApril 3 – May 4\, 2020: Youth Arts in the Parks 2020 Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Exhibit \n\n8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily\, art exhibit in the theater lobby of the Hulett C. Smith Theater and the David L. Dickirson Fine Arts Gallery. Students from Fayette\, Nicholas\, Raleigh\, and Summers Counties celebrate regional ecology through art in this special exhibit. Each work was inspired by an area wildflower. #NRGYAP\n\n\nApril 25: The World in Glass Demo\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm \n\nSee how resident glass blowing expert John DesMeules makes his beautiful glass world paper weights in this glass blowing demonstration inspired by the planet earth. See this glassmaking at Tamarack’s Studio C near the glass art.\n\n\nArts at Beckley Art Center \n\n600 Johnstown Rd.\, Beckley\, West Virginia\n\n\nApril 26: Wildflower Art Field Trip Exhibit\n\n4:00 to 5:30 pm. Enjoy the art and photos created during the April 11 field trip to Glade Creek in New River Gorge National River in this special exhibit\, each piece inspired by nature. These works will be featured in the Classroom Gallery in the lower level of the Beckley Art Center.\n\n\n\n_____________________________ \nHelp Care for Parks \nAs responsible land stewards\, each of us can help care for the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. Leave a good impression on the land and others by following easy techniques in any outdoor situation. www.LNT.org \nBe a Citizen Scientist – iNaturalist \nShare Your Nature Observations \nExplore\, learn\, and record your observations for FREE. \n\nDownload the iNaturalist app on your smart device from the app store.\nMake an iNaturalist account.\nJoin the New River  Gorge National River project list.\nStart making observations in the park and become a citizen scientist\, sharing your sightings anytime.
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Fire and Ice Festival
DESCRIPTION:For forty years of rafting\, opening weekend of spring season has always been called “the ice breaker.” Join us as we celebrate this unique culture. The Fire and Ice Festival will showcase a variety of ice displays carved by professionals from all over the world\, live music\, food and more! In a spectacular grand finale\, a Fire and Ice Tower will be set ablaze in the evening. The symbolic melting of the ice will become the highlight of the party and the start of 2020 season. \nSchedule coming soon \nJoin us for Fire and Ice Weekend – $109 per person includes: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 nights camping\nBreakfast Saturday \nFull-Day Lower New River Whitewater Rafting with riverside lunch\n1 ticket to the Taste of Adventures on the Gorge
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