The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia

For over 40 years, The Nature Conservancy has been present in West Virginia, protecting our first lands in Cranesville Swamp in 1964. Today, the West Virginia Chapter is proud to announce that through the ongoing support of our membership and conservation partners we have protected over 100,000 acres in West Virginia.

News

About 4,600 acres of forest overlooking the New River Gorge will be conserved for future generations through a partnership that includes The Nature Conservancy, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the Mountain State’s hunters and anglers, Gov. Joe Manchin III announced today.

Central Appalachians

Its extensive mountain ranges, valleys and rivers are rich in plant and animal life and provide recreational resources for the residents of West Virginia. Learn more about the vast Central Appalachians.

Volunteer

May 24, 2008
Join us for the day as we repair hiking trails, replace informational signs, and locate sections of the preserve boundary at Ice Mountainm one of WV’s most visited preserves

Click here to check out all of our new volunteer opportunities!

Alert

ICE MOUNTAIN PRESERVE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to a direct hit from a tornado, which has left many downed trees and created dangerous conditions on some sections of the Ice Mountain Preserve trails, the preserve is closed to public visitation. If you have any questions about the preserve closure please call the WV Field Office at 304-637-0160.