For the past 42 years, over 5,000 concerned people from across the globe have come together in Eugene for the oldest and largest public interest environmental law conference in the world. Land Air Water, a wholly volunteer student group at the University of Oregon School of Law, hosts the event. The Conference attracts activists, advocates, […]
Please help keep our rivers and streams healthy and clear! West Virginia Rivers Coalition, in partnership with Friends of the Cheat and West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, will hold a training for Parsons and Davis community members on how to visually monitor highway construction activities and report potential pollution incidents. This training will be held on […]
Join the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy staff as we celebrate Earth Day with Marshall University!
Crosscut Sawyer Training April 13-14 at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and in the field Description: Last year, as part of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy's Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program, we formed a Crosscut Sawyer team, and new members are welcome! Sawyers clear trails and campsites of fallen trees, brush, and vegetation using traditional, non-power […]
Join the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association and Friends of the Cheat for an annual Allegheny Trail clean-up event. Where: Cheat Canyon segment, Section 1 of the ALT When: Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2024 What: Tools provided for clearing the trail. Supper will be provided on Saturday evening. Who: ALT Section 1 Coordinator Marissa Bennet. Arrival […]
WVHC will be on West Virginia University's campus in Morgantown on Friday, April 19th for the West Virginia University's Sierra Student Coalition Earth Day Celebration. Stop by the Mountainlair Green to learn more about local environmental community groups and student organizations. The event will take place from 4-8 p.m. on the Lair green and will […]
This Earth Day weekend, help plant native balsam fir trees and make a difference in the community! The event will start at the Visitor Center at 9am. From there, we will carpool to the tree planting location. We will be planting until we run out of trees! No prior experience required, and all gear will […]
The WVHC Board of Directors Meeting will be held virtually on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you would like to attend the meeting, please send an email to olivia.miller@wvhighlands.org
April 27-28 at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and in the field Description: As part of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy's Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program, the Trail Maintenance Team was formed last year and new members are welcome! The trails in Dolly Sods are challenging and purposely primitive, but they need a lot of work […]
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy is excited to attend this year's Cheat Fest, an annual event celebrating the Cheat River and its surrounding wilderness. The festival is a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy live music, food, and art while learning about conservation efforts in the area. The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy will have a […]
Training for New and Current Stewards: May 18 at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center The Trailhead Stewards is the signature program of the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards and has helped thousands of visitors have a successful, low-impact experience of Dolly Sods. We are well on our way to having the busiest trailheads staffed with volunteer Stewards […]
