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West Virginia
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Outdoor Adventures & Volunteering for Nature
Check this space often for updated listings of workdays and events. And if you haven’t already, be sure to “like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on chapter happenings and to share your involvement with your friends.
Special Events
From hikes to conferences, there are many ways you can learn more about conservation in West Virginia.
Interested in Volunteering?
Work alongside Nature Conservancy staff to accomplish key outdoor, outreach and office work. Volunteers help save money and thus increase the efficiency of our conservation work.
The first step to becoming a volunteer is to download the volunteer application and liability release form. Please contact Jennifer Dalke, volunteer coordinator at jdalke@tnc.org or (434) 951-0572 for more information.
Ongoing Special Events
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West Virginia 50th Anniversary
Events and OutingsThroughout West Virginia
June 01, 2013 - October 31, 2013Help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary in beautiful West Virginia. Join us for one of our special events! Take Your Best Shot Nature photography workshops Bear Rocks Preserve: Join photographers of all skill levels at The Nature Conservancy’s Bear Rocks ... Learn more
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Events at the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Various in Canaan Valley
January 01, 2013 - January 01, 2014The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers events year-round at the Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge. The Nature Conservancy has long supported conservation efforts in the Canaan Valley&m... Learn more
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Wee Naturalists
The Nature Conservancy’s Yankauer Nature Preserve
January 01, 2013 - January 01, 2014Conducted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, this fun program is aimed at pre-school children ages 3-5. It is designed to provide opportunities for small children and loving adults to explore nature together safely under the guidance of an experienced PVAS instru... Learn more
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Audubon Discover Camp
The Nature Conservancy’s Yankauer Nature Preserve
June 01, 2013 - July 31, 2013Explore The Nature Conservancy’s Yankauer Nature Preserve and other natural areas at the Potomac Valley Audubon Society’s ... Learn more
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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2013 Partner Volunteer Opportunities in West Virginia
West Virginia
January 01, 2013 - December 31, 2013There are many ways you can help protect nature in West Virginia by volunteering. Check back regularly for ongoing opportunities with partner nature organizations.Garlic Mustard Challenge Various dates 10am-3pm Are you looking for an opportunity to get the fam... Learn more
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Burn Crew
various locations in WV
Are you interested in coming out to help with prescribed fires? Do you have the right qualifications? Conservancy volunteer burn crew members must meet the same standards as the Conservancy staff burn crew. Specifically, you must be a NWCG Type II Fire Fighter. This ... Learn more
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Preserve Monitor
various locations throughout WV
The West Virginia Chapter of the Nature Conservancy is interested in recruiting high quality volunteers to support various aspects of our conservation work. The following preserves are in need of a preserve monitor which will include 3-4 site visits annually paying p... Learn more
Volunteer Opportunities
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2013 Partner Volunteer Opportunities in West Virginia
West Virginia
January 01, 2013 - December 31, 2013There are many ways you can help protect nature in West Virginia by volunteering. Check back regularly for ongoing opportunities with partner nature organizations.Garlic Mustard Challenge Various dates 10am-3pm Are you looking for an opportunity to get the fam... Learn more
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Ice Mountain Docent Training
North River Mills, WV
May 25, 2013We are looking for volunteers to train to be a tour guide for Ice Mountain, our recently designated National Natural Landmark. Training will begin at “The Miller House” in North River Mills. The morning training session will be classroom style with an aft... Learn more
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Holwick Farm Tree Planting
near Lewsiburg, WV
April 05, 2013 - April 06, 2013Join us for a tree plating at Holwick Farms!When: Friday, April 5th at noon & Saturday, April 6th at 10am We are looking for volunteers to help plant trees in an effort to restore an old pasture to a forested area adjacent to a small stream that sinks into a cave... Learn more
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Burn Crew
various locations in WV
Are you interested in coming out to help with prescribed fires? Do you have the right qualifications? Conservancy volunteer burn crew members must meet the same standards as the Conservancy staff burn crew. Specifically, you must be a NWCG Type II Fire Fighter. This ... Learn more
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Preserve Monitor
various locations throughout WV
The West Virginia Chapter of the Nature Conservancy is interested in recruiting high quality volunteers to support various aspects of our conservation work. The following preserves are in need of a preserve monitor which will include 3-4 site visits annually paying p... Learn more
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