New River Gorge National Park
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Friday April 19 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Frogs Callin’ & Critters Wander
Stroll to a small pond at Grandview in search of the sights and sounds of amphibians and other creatures of the night. Be prepared for moderate terrain on this 1.5-mile walk. Bring a flashlight. Meet at Grandview Visitor Center, Grandview
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Saturday April 20 9:30am - 2:00pm EDT
Earth Day’s Hike Into Spring!
2.5 miles (Active SWV option: 5 miles total). The big bloom hike is back! Join rangers and naturalists on a leisurely hike from Grandview top down to the New River finding wildflowers and other natural wonders along the way. Over 60 blooming wildflower species are usual......More
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Sunday April 21 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Spring in Hamlet and the Big Trees
1.5 to 2 miles. Explore the forest at the river’s edge on this level but off-tail hike around the historic logging town site of Hamlet. See how nature has recovered in this area, plus see some of the largest sycamore and elm trees in the gorge.Meet at Glade Creek Trailh......More
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Sunday April 21 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 April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Arts in the Parks: Making Wildflower Bleach-washed Tees
Come and go as you please to try your hand at creating nature art on T-shirts, silhouette designs using bleach inspired by beautiful wildflowers of the New River Gorge. All skill levels welcome. Wear old clothes, as we will be working with bleach. Bring a dark colored, ......More
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Sunday April 28 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Beginning Birding at Sandstone Falls
0.5 miles. Learn the basics of birdwatching on this easy stroll around the island at Sandstone Falls. See birds that make the rivers edge their home, the specialized habitat of the Appalachian Flatrock Community. See the beauty of Sandstone Falls too. Bring binoculars ......More
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Nature Discovery
Learn more about wildlife that lives in the New River Gorge.Meet at Canyon Rim Visitor Center, 162 Fayette Mine Rd., Lansing
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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