Date: 5/1/24 6:38 pm From: laura ceperley <ceperleylau...> Subject: Bird outings in Canaan for May, 2024
Wow - spring exploded in Canaan this last week - the trees are greening up and avian friends are seriously setting territories. Even a few babies are hopping around Join the fun….
At Blackwater Falls State Park -
Saturday, May 4, 8 -10 am. Meet at the “overflow” parking lot near the Falls for a 2 hour birding stroll looking on pavement and packed trails.
Thursday through Saturday, May 9 -11. WV Wildflower Pilgrimage. Register on Thursday starting at 10 am in the Lodge lobby for a variety of outings focusing on birds, flowers and everything nature.
Visit the BWF State Park Foundation’s page at WVSPF.org for more activities from spiders to trees to bears to…
At Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge -
Saturday, May4, 9-11 am. Meet at the Visitor Center for a guided hike to discover what’s blooming (and singing too) in the Valley.
Thursday, May 9, 8-10 am. Meet at the Upper FR80 parking lot waaaaayyyy out Freeland Road to spy on birds that live in high-elevation areas.
Saturday, May 11, 8-10 am. Meet at the Beall parking lot to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, followed by kid’s story time, activity and craft in the Visitor Center.
Saturday, May 18, 6-7.30 pm. Meet at the Visitor Center for a presentation on things that bump, croak or howl in the night!
Visit the CVNWR facebook page for updates and more activities.
