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Wildflower Weekend Events

This document announces a wildflower weekend event at parks in West Virginia celebrating spring, including guided hikes and programs at New River Gorge National River and several state parks from April 19-21. Activities include wildflower identification hikes, birdwatching walks, art demonstrations, and a youth arts performance.

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Wildflower Weekend Events

This document announces a wildflower weekend event at parks in West Virginia celebrating spring, including guided hikes and programs at New River Gorge National River and several state parks from April 19-21. Activities include wildflower identification hikes, birdwatching walks, art demonstrations, and a youth arts performance.

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National Par( Ser"i e U2S2 3epartment o' t!e Interior New River Gorge National River P. O. Box 246 104 Main Street Glen Jean, WV 2 !46 "04#46 #0 0! $%one "04#46 #0 &1 'ax

For Immediate Release

CONTACT: National Park Service Jodi rench!"urr #$%!%&'!(&#()#$%!'*%!(++'

Celebrate Spring in Appala !ia at t!e Ele"ent! Ann#al Ne$ Ri"er %orge &ild'lo$er &ee(end Join us for ranger-guided programs in local National and State Park sites! %len )ean* &est +irginia* April ,* -.,/ , Are you ready for spring- .elebrate the glories of Appalachian spring from the rim of the gorge to the river at the /leventh Annual Ne0 1iver 2orge 3ildflo0er 3eekend April (' to (*4 ($+%5 /xplore the area6s natural diversity at programs in Ne0 1iver 2orge National 1iver4 "abcock State Park4 7a0ks Nest State Park4 8ittle "eaver State Park4 Pipestem 1esort State Park4 and Tamarack. 7ere is the programs schedule for this year6s event9

Frida0* April -1* -.,/ 7andy0ork for /arth :ay9 2arlic ;ustard Pull <9#$ am to +(9$$ pm4 2lade .reek trailhead on 2lade .reek Access 1oad in Ne0 1iver 2orge National 1iver near Prince4 3= >9#$ am ! ++9#$ am4 ;eet in the lobby at ;c?eever 8odge at Pipestem 1esort State Park in Pipestem4 3=. .elebrate /arth :ay and lend a helping hand to the natural forest at one of t0o locations. Join park staff to help remove a troublesome invasive plant species4 garlic mustard. 3ear long sleeves4 long pants4 sturdy 0alking shoes4 0ork gloves4 and bring 0ater. Space is limited. 1eservations re@uested by April ((A call #$%!%&&!$%+*. 3ildflo0er B: +$+9 "asic ield 2uide Skills (9$$ pm to %9$$ pm4 8ong Point trailhead off 2ate0ood 1oad near ayetteville4 3=. "ring your favorite 0ildflo0er field guide Cor use one of oursD for a close!up look at spring blossoms on this (.$ mile 0alk through old field4 forest4 and near a mountain stream. Eouth Arts in the Parks Performance .elebration &9$$ pm to *9#$ pm4 auditorium at Tamarack in "eckley4 3=. See ho0 nature has inspired performance arts of choral4 dance4 instrument4 and the spoken 0ord. This celebration of ecology through art features performances by students of Ansted ;iddle School6s Sho0 .hoir4 "eckley!Stratton ;iddle School 1eading .lass4 .F:A ;ountain Academy of ;usic4 ?aren6s Academy of :ance4 and Nicholas .ounty 7igh School6s String /nsemble.

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Sat#rda0* April -4* -.,/ /arly "irding at 2randvie0 *9#$ am to <9#$ am4 2randvie0 G Shelter H% at Ne0 1iver 2orge National 1iver in 2randvie04 3=. "ring your binoculars and get an early start 0ith the local neighbors G birds. /xplore several habitats to see feathered creature hang!outs. 7ike Bnto Spring5 >9$$ am to +9#$ pm4 2randvie0 G Shelter H%4 Ne0 1iver 2orge National 1iver in 2randvie04 3=. Join naturalists on a leisurely (.'!mile hike from 2randvie0 do0n to the Ne0 1iver4 finding 0ildflo0ers and other natural 0onders along the 0ay. "e prepared for some steep terrain as 0e travel do0n an old dirt road. A free return shuttle 0ill be provided. 1eservations re@uested by April ((A call #$%!%&&!$%+*. Afternoon 0ith the Artists %9$$ pm to &9$$ pm4 Tamarack6s front entrance garden and art studios in "eckley4 3=. .ome and go as you please to see ho0 nature inspires the arts. See Tamarack artists demonstrate their skills. Try your hand at '!minute photography in the garden Ccameras 0ill be availableD. /xplore the art gallery and Eouth Arts in the Parks exhibit at your leisure. 8ittle "eaver6s Signs of Spring 3alk #9#$ pm to '9$$ pm4 park office at 8ittle "eaver State Park in "eaver4 3=. See spring in bloom on this leisurely +.#$ mile discover 0alk throughout the park. 8ook for 0ildflo0ers4 signs of animals4 and much more. S#nda0* April -5* -.,/ Spring "irding at "abcock <9$$ am to >9#$ am4 2lade .reek 2rist ;ill4 "abcock State Park in .lifftop4 3=. Stroll the diverse habitats of "abcock in search of the region6s more secretive beauties,birds. alls I lo0ers9 the Nature of "rush .reek (9$$ pm to %9#$ pm4 nature center at Pipestem 1esort State Park in Pipestem4 3=. /nJoy beautiful 0aterfalls and blooms along "rush .reek on this moderate #.$ mile round trip 0alk. ;eet at the nature center to car caravan or shuttle to the trailhead. 7a0ks Nest =ie0s I "eauties 3alk (9$$ pm to %9$$ pm4 7a0ks Nest State Park in Ansted4 3=. ;eet outside the park gift shop near the main overlook and the park6s original stone buildings Cnot at the lodgeD. /xplore the 0alk0ay to the vie0s at the main overlook4 as 0ell as a forested loop trail4 the original section of the park built by the .... 3alk +.$ mile on this leisurely stroll through this beautiful and historic area4 seeing nature6s 0onders all around. April , t!ro#g! -6* -.,/

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Eouth Arts in the Parks <9$$ am to <9$$ pm daily4 art exhibit in the the center courtyard vestibules and the :avid 8. :ickirson ine Arts 2allery4 Tamarack in "eckley4 3=. Students from ayette4 Nicholas4 and 1aleigh counties celebrate regional ecology through art in this special exhibit4 0orks inspired by the nature of our public parks, especially 0ildflo0ers. 000.tamarack0v.com All programs are 1//5 "ring 0ater and 0ear sturdy 0alking shoes for guided 0alks. Snacks4 binoculars4 a hand lens4 and a favorite field guide are also useful. or more information about area National Park Service sites visit http9))000.nps.gov)neri4 check out the park acebook page at http9))000.facebook.com)ne0rivergorgenps4 follo0 us on T0itter at https9))T0itter.com)Ne01iverNPS4 or stop by any Ne0 1iver 2orge National 1iver visitor center. or more details about 3est =irginia State Park sites visit 000.0vstateparks.com or stop by any state park. Abo#t t!e National Par( Ser"i e E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R AM E R I C A The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. or more information about the National Park Service4 visit http9))000.nps.gov. B;A2/ caption9 Spring blooms of crested iris. Bmage created from photo by Jodi rench!"urr. HHHH

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