Marshall University Earth Day Celebration
Marshall University 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV, United StatesJoin the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy staff as we celebrate Earth Day with Marshall University!
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Crosscut Sawyer Training
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center WV-28, Seneca Rocks, WV, United StatesCrosscut 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 […]
Spring The Trail in Albright
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 […]
WVU’s Earth Day on the Green
West Virginia University Mountainlair Green 1550 University Ave, Morgantown, West VirginiaWVHC 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 […]
Earth Day Tree Planting in Canaan
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 6263 Appalachian Highway, Davis, West VirginiaThis 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 […]
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Quarterly Board Meeting
ZoomThe 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
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Trail Maintenance Training
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center WV-28, Seneca Rocks, WV, United StatesApril 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 […]
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2024 Cheat River Festival
Friends of the Cheat Campground Albright, WV, United StatesWest 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 […]
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Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Training and Annual Picnic
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 […]
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Wood’s Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation (W5)
Harmon Mountain Farm Campground 193 Mountain Farm Road, Harman, United StatesJoin the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association for their biggest event of the year, W5! Come spend the week, weekend, or however long you can! Camping is free for tents, or car camping, facilities (wifi, showers, etc.) are located on-site. Work will commence at 9 am every morning, and after a short safety briefing, we'll […]
ALT Trail IPA Beer Celebration
Big Timber Brewing 2 Davis Avenue, Elkins, West VirginiaBig Timber Brewery - in Elkins, WV - is making Allegheny Trail a one-of-a-kind IPA beer to commemorate the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association's 50th year! Come Celebrate at this launch party for the new Allegheny Trail IPA Beer. There will be … Music - with the band “Black Market Shine” playing at 7 pm. […]