Events at this location

The Appalachian mountains are a global hotspot for salamander biodiversity and West Virginia alone has 35 species of salamanders. Join wildlife biologist and WVU PhD student Sara Crayton to look for stream and forest salamanders and learn about identification, natural history, and conservation. Catching and interacting with colorful salamanders is a fantastic way for people of all ages to develop a love for nature! Come prepared to step into shallow stream water and muddy ground. Free for WVBG members, $15 for non-members.

THIS PROGRAM HAS REACHED CAPACITY. REGISTRATION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of pewter casting processes from start to finish. Join Dylan Collins and begin with the design and fabrication of various small-scale, nature-inspired casting molds. Molten metal will then be poured into participants’ molds, followed by the use of chemical patinas to create rich, lustrous finishes on the final ornaments. Ages 12 and up. $25 for WVBG members, $35 for non-members.

* This workshop is part of our Arts in the Garden series, which is funded through a Community Arts Grant. The Community Arts Grant is made possible through a collaborative effort between YCF and Arts Mon, with funding from the Monongalia County Commission and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts.

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Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Join local birder Derek Courtney as we bird by eye and ear in the many habitats of the WVBG. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. Free for WVBG and Audubon members, $15 for non-members.

This program is now full.  Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Charlie Yuill, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, invites you to participate in “Shinrin-yoku,” or “Forest Bathing” which refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. Your experience will include a two-hour walk, that will typically be less than a mile in length, responding to different invitations to experience aspects of the natural world. Ages 12 and up. Free for members, $15 for non-members.

This class has reached capacity.  Try registering for the May Forest Therapy Walk.

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Join Clinical Herbalist and WVU adjunct instructor Heather Wetzel and WVU professor Dr. Jim Anderson for an easy medicinal plant ramble at the Garden. Our region enjoys such a diversity of plants and spring ephemeral flowers that are supportive allies for our health and well-being. Come learn what they are and how they may be utilized for health. All ages. Free for WVBG members. $15 for non-members.

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free for WVBG members. $15 per family suggested donation.

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Join Jim Rye to learn how to transplant and care for various Solanacea family seedlings (tomato, eggplant, and/or pepper) in an Earthbox “container garden” or other types of gardening containers or raised beds. Emphasis is on seedling varieties that produce smaller fruits (e.g., cherry-type tomatoes). Additional emphasis will be given to transplanting seedlings of Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) to garden areas and the benefits of doing so. Participants will take home at least 3 vegetable seedlings, a Tithonia seedling, and horticulture fleece to get started. Ages 14 and up. Space limited. $25 for WVBG members, $35 for non-members.

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Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Small-scale composting is a great way to keep a variety of household wastes out of the landfill, but how to get started? In this workshop led by home composters Erin Smaldone and Sara Crayton you’ll learn the basics including what compost is, how to make it, what you can and can’t add to your compost mix, the different types of composters, and how to use the compost you produce. You’ll go home with all the information you need to get started. All ages. Free for members, $15 for non-members.

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Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Charlie Yuill, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, invites you to participate in “Shinrin-yoku,” or “Forest Bathing” which refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. Your experience will include a two-hour walk, that will typically be less than a mile in length, responding to different invitations to experience aspects of the natural world. Ages 12 and up. Free for members, $15 for non-members.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

The Cheat Area Public Library is hosting a socially distanced read-aloud plus take-home craft kit program. It will
be located on the event lawn at the WVBG and is for children aged 3-7 years and their families. Every Wednesday in June. Free.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free for WVBG members. $15 per family suggested donation.

REGISTER HERE

It’s never too early to become a birder! This walk will introduce children of all ages and their parents to the wonder and joy of birds and bird watching. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. This walk is offered in conjunction with the West Virginia Young Birders Club and will be led by Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia’s Director Katie Fallon. All ages. Free.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

The Cheat Area Public Library is hosting a socially distanced read-aloud plus take-home craft kit program. It will
be located on the event lawn at the WVBG and is for children aged 3-7 years and their families. Every Wednesday in June. Free.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

The beauty of nature can be found everywhere, including the smallest scenes. However, the simple, intricate beauty and designs found in the center of a delicate flower or the scales of a butterfly wing are often overlooked. Join local photographer Dave Smaldone to learn how to find and capture these and other small wonders with your camera. Bring your macro or zoom lens and a tripod if you have them. Ages 12 and up. $15 for WVBG members, $20 for non-members.

* This workshop is part of our Arts in the Garden series, which is funded through a Community Arts Grant. The Community Arts Grant is made possible through a collaborative effort between YCF and Arts Mon, with funding from the Monongalia County Commission and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

The Cheat Area Public Library is hosting a socially distanced read-aloud plus take-home craft kit program. It will
be located on the event lawn at the WVBG and is for children aged 3-7 years and their families. Every Wednesday in June. Free.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

The Cheat Area Public Library is hosting a socially distanced read-aloud plus take-home craft kit program. It will
be located on the event lawn at the WVBG and is for children aged 3-7 years and their families. Every Wednesday in June. Free.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Pollinating insects (and sometimes bats and birds) play an important role in nature and agriculture. They also help our home gardens flourish while adding their own beauty to our landscapes. Join WV Master Gardener Stacy Clovis-Woofter to learn about the power of pollinators and how to attract them to your home garden. Each participant will also receive a pollinator-attracting plant to take home. All ages. $10 for WVBG members, $20 for non-members.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Charlie Yuill, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, invites you to participate in “Shinrin-yoku,” or “Forest Bathing” which refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. Your experience will include a two-hour walk, that will typically be less than a mile in length, responding to different invitations to experience aspects of natural world. Ages 12 and up. Free for members, $15 for non-members.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

The Cheat Area Public Library is hosting a socially distanced read-aloud plus take-home craft kit program. It will
be located on the event lawn at the WVBG and is for children aged 3-7 years and their families. Every Wednesday in June. Free.

REGISTER HERE

Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive further instructions via email prior to the event.

Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free for WVBG members. $15 per family suggested donation.

REGISTER HERE

Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free for WVBG members. $15 per family suggested donation.

REGISTER HERE