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SUMMARY:Wood’s Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation (W5)
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 divide into crews for the day’s work. \nWe have several projects this year to accomplish. Two reroutes on the Allegheny Trail\, are flagged out and need brushed. Also some other maintenance and sign construction as well! Plenty of activities for a busy week of work. No experience is necessary\, we have a job for everyone! \nOur annual member meeting to elect officers for 2025 will be held on the evening of Saturday\, June 15th. \nWhere: Davis / Thomas\, Section 2 of the ALT. \nW5 activities: TBA \nWho: Leader for the W5 is ALT Section 2 Coordinator Jeff Byard. \nArrival time: 8:15 am (each day).\nMeet at the Harman Mountain Farm Campground\, 193 Mountain Farm Road\, Harman\, WV 26270 \nTailgate Safety Talk: 8:30 am (first day). \nLodging / Camping: Free camping at Harman Mountain Farm Campground. \nRegister by selecting the day or days you plan to attend ( Please register for each day you plan to attend) \nFriday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/914952 \nSaturday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922703 \nSunday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922706 \nMonday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922707 \nTuesday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922708 \nWednesday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922709 \nThursday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922710 \nFriday https://www.trackitforward.com/site/914642/event/922711
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/woods-wacky-week-of-work-and-welaxation-w5/
LOCATION:Harmon Mountain Farm Campground\, 193 Mountain Farm Road\, Harman\, 26270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T080000
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SUMMARY:Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Training and Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Training for New and Current Stewards: May 18 at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center \nThe 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 during weekends and holidays. We can always use new volunteers who enjoy interacting with visitors and sharing advice on routes\, what to expect and how to Leave No Trace in our special Wilderness. \nStewards Annual Picnic: May 18 at Seneca Rocks Picnic Pavilion \nHeld right after the Trailhead Stewards training\, all Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards are invited to share their experiences\, meet other Stewards\, and get recognition for all they have done to support Dolly Sods. Food and beverages are provided\, and we are working on a program for entertainment and learning. \nIf you are not already a member of the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards\, please sign-up by submitting this form. \nFor more information and to register for the training\, please email dollysodsstewards@gmail.com \nThe Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program was formed in partnership with the Monongahela National Forest to allow for volunteer action to supplement the Forest Service’s wilderness management activities\, engage in visitor education and support the long-term health of the wilderness.
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/dolly-sods-wilderness-stewards-training-and-annual-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T170000
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SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance Training
DESCRIPTION:April 27-28 at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and in the field \nDescription: 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 to protect the wilderness environment by keeping water off the trail and people on the trail! We use a variety of tools and specialized techniques to make the trails as compatible with wilderness as possible. Scheduled project are held through the spring and summer. The weekend training includes classroom instruction on tools\, methods and safety\, and a day of field work. This is your chance to make a positive difference for the Dolly Sods trails. \nIf you are not already a member of the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards\, please sign-up by submitting this form. \nFor more information and to register for the training\, please email dollysodsstewards@gmail.com \nThe Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program was formed in partnership with the Monongahela National Forest to allow for volunteer action to supplement the Forest Service’s wilderness management activities\, engage in visitor education and support the long-term health of the wilderness.
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/trail-maintenance-training/
LOCATION:Seneca Rocks Discovery Center\, WV-28\, Seneca Rocks\, WV\, 26884\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Tree Planting in Canaan
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day weekend\, help plant native balsam fir trees and make a difference in the community! \nThe 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! \nNo prior experience required\, and all gear will be provided. The Friends of the 500th will be providing refreshments during this event. If you have any questions\, send an email to william_yarley@fws.gov. \nAddress: Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center – 6263 Appalachian Hwy\, Davis\, WV 26260
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/earth-day-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 6263 Appalachian Highway\, Davis\, West Virginia\, 26260
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring The Trail in Albright
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association and Friends of the Cheat for an annual Allegheny Trail clean-up event. \nWhere: Cheat Canyon segment\, Section 1 of the ALT\nWhen: Friday\, April 19 – Sunday\, April 21\, 2024\nWhat: Tools provided for clearing the trail. Supper will be provided on Saturday evening.\nWho: ALT Section 1 Coordinator Marissa Bennet.\nArrival Time: 8:15 a.m. at Friends of Cheat Campground each day.\nTailgate Safety Talk: 8:30 a.m.\nLodging/Camping: Free camping at Friends of Cheat campground. \nRegister for Spring The Trail!
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/spring-the-trail/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T170000
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SUMMARY:Crosscut Sawyer Training
DESCRIPTION:Crosscut Sawyer Training \nApril 13-14 at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and in the field \nDescription: 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 tools compatible with the wilderness. We hold scheduled projects through the spring and summer in Dolly Sods and other nearby wilderness areas. The full weekend training covers the planning and tactics\, safety\, tools\, and techniques for bucking trees and includes a full day of practice in the field\, leading to certification as an A or B Sawyer. Basic first aid and CPR are required\, and training can be provided by the Forest Service if needed. \nIf you are not already a member of the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards\, please sign-up by submitting this form. \nFor more information and to register for the training\, please email dollysodsstewards@gmail.com \nThe Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program was formed in partnership with the Monongahela National Forest to allow for volunteer action to supplement the Forest Service’s wilderness management activities\, engage in visitor education and support the long-term health of the wilderness.
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/crosscut-sawyer-training/
LOCATION:Seneca Rocks Discovery Center\, WV-28\, Seneca Rocks\, WV\, 26884\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitoring Training for Tucker County
DESCRIPTION: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 Sunday\, March 24 at the Parsons Community Center\, 96 Parkwood Lane\, Parsons\, WV. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Jenna Dodson\, Staff Scientist\, West Virginia Rivers Coalition at jdodson@wvrivers.org.
URL:https://www.wvhighlands.org/event/water-quality-monitoring-training-for-tucker-county/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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