Calendar of Events 2021 

Jan 17 Snowshoe Discovery Tour Balsam Fir 10 am with Dave Saville A relict of the ice age, Balsam Fir were once found as far south as Alabama.  Following the glaciers’ retreat northward, scattered fir remain in the higher elevations of the Appalachians.  We’ll take a close look a the Balsam Fir in Canaan Valley which are often called “Canaan Fir.”  We’ll talk about taxonomy, threats, and the efforts of the US Fish & Wildlife Service, together with their partners in the Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI) to better understand, protect, and restore this iconic Canaan Valley native.  
Jan 18 Snowshoe Discovery Tour 10 am Chip Chase Natural History Snowshoe Discovery Walk Delightful tidbits of natural history, the logging era, land protection in Canaan Valley and so much more. Snowshoe or walk about a mile or so to a scentic local brook trout stream, waterfalls, and a small shelter across a bridge.
Jan 24 Snowshoe Discovery Tour 10 am Hannah Studdard subject to be determined
Jan 31 Snowshoe Discovery Tour 10 am Northern Hardwood Ecosystem Rick Landenberger WV Land Trust
Feb 7 Snowshoe Discovery Tour 10 am with Emily Langer Wildlife in Winter How do animals survive the winter? Winter can be a tough time for many wildlife species. From limited food sources to freezing temperatures, different species have unique ways of getting through the frigid months. Join us on February 7th for a snowshoe walk through the refuge as we discuss the different adaptations for wildlife in the winter.
Feb 7 Mtn State 25 Km Marathon XC Race 11 am Rolling skate or classic go fast race with a 2km kid's course, a 10km mellow division or the full 25km series of loops. $25/$5 kids fee.
Feb 15 Snowshoe Discovery Tour 10 am Chip Chase Natural History Snowshoe Discovery Walk Another fun, almost comedy filled, streamside and vista peering walk with Mr Know It All. Little over a mile and about an hour.
Feb 19 Randy French Amazing XC Ski Clinic 8:30 am Join Randy French as he ventures from northern New York State to WV to share his love of cross country skiing with you. As a long time instructor and member of the PSIA educational staff he will help your personal skiing with fun, specific individual tips that you can immediately use on your skis.  If you have specific areas that you would like to improve in your skiing, he will be glad to address your questions.