Events

Join naturalist Emily Grafton on a discovery of the spiritual, religious, medicinal, and edible realm of our relationship with nature. Over the years studying West Virginia’s flora, she has been fascinated with the historical relationships people developed over thousands of years with plants. This program will share some of the enduring knowledge and habits related […]

Did you know that many species of bees, butterflies, salamanders, frogs, and turtles depend on fallen leaf litter to survive the winter? Celebrate the Leaf Peeper’s Festival with a free craft about the critters that live under the leaf litter!

Stop by our tent for some family-friendly activities led by Ranger JJ and the Friends of the 500th, featuring live salamanders! Learn about the work happening on the refuge and how the Friends support them.

Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America’s ecosystem engineer on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk, a 0.5-mile, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail. These walks will take place every month on […]