Kanawha State Forest
Schedule of Events for 2009 |
 January 2009 |
January 10
Winter Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Come explore the forest. This interpretive hike will be enlightening and educational regarding forest activity in the winter months.
Contact: Shirley Schweizer 304-925-2771
View flyer here (pdf) |
February 2009 |
| Watch Kanawha State Forest home page for ‘take a kid camping’ program – an outdoor living program. |
March 2009 |
| Watch Kanawha State Forest home page for ‘take a kid camping’ program – an outdoor living program. |
April 2009 |
April 25
Osbra Eye Memorial Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Choose from a variety of led wildflower walks on trails throughout the forest. Registration from 9 – 9:30 am in the pool area.
Contact: Shirley Schweizer 304-925-2771 |
May 2009 |
May 16
Cystic Fibrosis Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Join organizers of this event to help “walk out” cystic fibrosis. Meet at Shelter #8. Registration fee for this event. $
Contact: Will Bobinger 304-357-1763 or Ashley Rice 304-345-0465 |
June 2009 |
June 6
National Trails Day |
June 14
West Virginia Birthday Celebration
Kanawha State Forest
Celebrate West Virginia’s Birthday at Kanawha State Forest and enjoy a free concert by the Kanawha Valley Community Band. Bring your lawn chairs. Concert begins at 2 pm in the pool area. View Flier
Contact: Shirley Schweizer 304-925-2771 |
July 2009 |
July 11
15th Annual Rattlesnake 50K Run
Kanawha State Forest
This Ultra Run will challenge your physical endurance as you experience a variety of trails in Kanawha State Forest. Registration begins at 6:30 am at Shelter #9. $
Contact: Dennis Hamrick 304-344-8342 |
July 25
Women in the Outdoors
Kanawha State Forest
Women ages 14 and older may take the opportunity to learn outdoor activities with hands-on experience.
This is a partnership project between the WV State Chapter of NWTF and the WV Division of Natural Resources. $
Contact: Billie Shearer at billieshearer@wvdnr.gov, 304-558-2771 or Tammy Mowry at tammynwtf@aol.com, 724-284-9201 |
August 2009 |
August 9
Black Bear 40K Mountain Bike Race
Kanawha State Forest
Open to all levels of mountain bike riders. Route is through challenging terrain. Experience the ultimate in mountain bike races. Meet at Shelters #8 and #9. $
Contact: Paul Broughton 304-533-6269 |
September 2009 |
September 12
Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Guided wildflower walks on various trails throughout Kanawha State Forest, including fall wildflowers, fungi, pond/aquatic life, birds, trees and nature photography. Allow 3 hours for activity. Registration 9 am at the pool area. $5.00 for adults. $2.00 for children under 16. $
Contact: Shirley Schweizer 304-925-2771 |
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