Date: 4/3/25 9:27 am From: laura ceperley <ceperleylau...> Subject: April outings in Canaan
Gracious, we are certainly enjoying “April Showers!” But in the midst of a downpour and rain, a flock of robins are working my yard, and green vegetation is poking up from the puddles. It’s time to get outside and look for spring.
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All are invited to the upcoming guided outings/event in Tucker County. These events are free and open to people of all abilities. Dress for the weather. Bring water, snacks and binoculars(if you have them). (And maybe snowshoes for those robin snows!!) Before heading out, check Facebook or websites for updates as events may be rescheduled or cancelled due to inclement weather. For more free nature events, including bats, beavers and bears, visit:
- Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation’s page at WVSPF.org. Also, the BWFSP Nature Center activities page on the BWFSP page at WVStateParks.com.
- Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge facebook page or website.
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April 5, Saturday, 8 AM (new time!). 1st Saturday Bird Walk at BWFSP - An easy 1-2 mile stroll on pavement and packed trails. Meet at the Nature Center, BWFSP. This walk is repeated every month.
April 5, 10 AM to noon. What’s Blooming on the Refuge? Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center. This walk is repeated every month during the spring and summer.
April 11, Friday, noon. River clean-up. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center.
April 12, Saturday, 8 AM (new time!). 2nd Saturday Bird Walk on the CVNWR - an easy 1-2 mile stroll along pavement and dirt trails. Meet at the Beall Parking lot in the CVNWR which is on Beall Lane up from Cortland Road. This walk is repeated every month, including May 10 at 8 am.
April 12. Pink Moon!
April 18, Friday, 7:15 PM. Woodcock Walk on the CVNWR meet at the Fishing Pier on Timberline Road about 1 mile from Route 32. An easy 1 mile stroll on a dirt track with Volunteer LeJay. Bring a light. Space is limited and registration is required. Please use this link to register, https://ow.ly/9tcE50V7AnE."
April 19, Saturday, 9 am. Tree planting on the Refuge. Meet at the Beall Parking lot in the CVNWR on Beall Lane up from Cortland Road.
April 22, Tuesday, 8 AM. Come celebrate Earth Day on the Refuge - an easy 1-2 mile bird walk along pavement and dirt trails. Meet at the Beall Parking lot in the CVNWR which is on Beall Lane up from Cortland Road.
April 26, Saturday, 11 AM. Beaver Walk - Join volunteer Robin on a stroll on the Freeland Boardwalk and learn about nature's ecosystem engineers. This is a monthly walk occurring on the fourth Saturday from April through October. Address: Freeland Boardwalk – 1119 Freeland Rd, Davis, WV 26260
