Events

Join Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, The Nature Conservancy, and Friends of the Cheat for a presentation of the collaborative vision for ecological restoration in Canaan Valley! Learn about recent surveys of brook trout and migratory birds across the Blackwater watershed, research that will set a precedent for ecological restoration in the coming decades.

Presentation of the Refuge Office Pollinator Garden

Every year, more than one billion birds collide with glass in the U.S. alone. The good news: these threats to birds are preventable! Join Casey Rucker for a presentation on how we can do our part to help our feathered friends.

Celebrate ArtSpring weekend by making your very own American woodcock craft! This craft is free while supplies last. NOTE: This event is repeated on May 24th.

Join volunteer Jim to see what birds are popping up along the Freeland Boardwalk! The Freeland Boardwalk Trail is a 0.5-mile, accessible boardwalk loop. This program is open to birders of all abilities. We even have spare binoculars if needed!

Celebrate ArtSpring weekend by making your very own American woodcock craft! This craft is free while supplies last. NOTE: This event is also on May 23rd.

The Friends of the 500th and Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge will be tabling at the Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival, a family-friendly event that focuses on conservation and education for all ages and the community that makes it all possible.

The Friends of the 500th and Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge will be tabling at the Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival, a family-friendly event that focuses on conservation and education for all ages and the community that makes it all possible.