New River Gorge National Park
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Seek iNaturalist Walk
Learn how to use the powerful tool of your phone camera to identify plants and animals in the field by using the Seek app by iNaturalist. Preload this free app onto your smart device prior to program time wifi is available at Canyon Rim Visitor Center Meet at Canyon Rim......More
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Saturday May 4 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Bat Watch!
Join a ranger for a short walk to a bat condominium, a house for mama bats and their babies. Learn more about bats as you see these creatures leave their house in search of an evening meal. Meet at Grandview Visitor Center, Grandview
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Sunday May 5 3:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Turkey Spur Orchid Trek
Hike the Grandview Rim Trail in search of orchids and other wildflowers then continue to the scenic overlooks at Turkey Spur. Be prepared for moderate terrain on this 3-mile walk. Meet at picnic shelter #1 at Grandview.
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Sunday May 5 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower and Star Stories
See the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower by the dark of night, chucks of space debris from Halley’s Comet. Explore nearby constellations and hear stories of the stars. Bring a camp chair or blanket. Meet at Burnwood Day Use Area across Route 19 from the Canyon Rim ......More
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Macro-invertebrates Sandstone Falls Stream Discovery
Discover life of the New River in this hands-on river critter study. Join a ranger to take a closer look at macro-invertebrates like water insects, crayfish, and more as you learn about the import role these creatures play in river ecology.Meet at Sandstone Falls boardw......More
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Sunday May 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Steep Mountain Wildfire Hike
Hike, 2.0-mile hike on moderate terrain. See where wildfire happened on the land in 2023. Walk the fire line and learn how wildland fire affected the ecosystem of the New River Gorge. Meet at War Ridge Campground on Backus Mountain Road near Prince.
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Tuesday May 14 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Salamander Stroll
0.2 mile walk with uneven, rocky terrain. Search for a glimpse of salamanders and other creatures of the night after dark, species that prefer the rock walls and crevices of the New River Gorge. Bring a flashlight. Be prepared for rocky, steep terrain on the short walk.......More
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Saturday May 18 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Forest Fungi Hike
1.5 miles. Join a ranger on the Burnwood Trail to learn more about our forest's fungi. On this walk we will discuss the basic lifecycle of mushrooms and use field guides to identify different fungi species. Meet at Burnwood Day Use Area across Route 19 from the Canyon R......More
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Sunday May 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Nature in Watercolor
Try your hand at watercolor painting with a ranger inspired by the beautiful nature of Grandview. See the blooming rhododendron and hear more about the rich stories of this site. All skill levels welcome. Painting tools will be provided. Meet at Grandview Visitor Center......More
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Sunday May 19 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Rhodo Wander
Take a leisurely stroll around the site to see and photograph the beautiful blooms of Catawba Rhododendron. Meet at the Grandview Visitor Center. Find out more about the Rhododendron Festival in the Beckley area at https://visitwv.com/events/ Meet at Grandview Visitor C......More
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Sunday May 19 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Rhodo Wander
Take a leisurely stroll around the site to see and photograph the beautiful blooms of Catawba Rhododendron. Meet at the Grandview Visitor Center. Find out more about the Rhododendron Festival in the Beckley area at https://visitwv.com/events/ Meet at Grandview Visitor C......More