Event Calendar
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Help us restore native habitat by removing invasive species and planting natives on our local Rail Trail in Thomas! Click here for more information.
On April 24th we'll be meeting on Camp 70, one of our local recreational roads, to clean up trash 3-5 p.m. Other organizations will be joining us to provide educational resources to learn more about a lot of the amazing work going on in our area! Gloves, bags, and snacks will be provided.
Please sign up by emailing cheyenne@saveblackwater.org
Wed. April 7, 2021 - 7:00- 8:30 p.m. ET
Solve Climate by 2030 Webinar & Social Media Climate Action Campaign
Each panelist at the WV Climate Solutions webinar will discuss their big idea for solving climate change by 2030. The goal is to have over 100 people watching the webinar. This video will later be shown to classes as part of the #MakeClimateaClass campaign. https://www.solveclimateby2030.org/
Register now for our April 7th webinar on Climate Solutions for WV and take the pledge to #MakeClimateAClass leading up to Earth Day! https://eberly.wvu.edu/news-events/events/040721climate-solutions-for-west-virginia
Thurs. April 8, 2021
Save the Date: Healthy Schools Day in Canada this year is focused on climate action and happening on April 8! They have published "Five ways students, schools and child care programs can help Canada reach net-zero carbon emissions" as well resources for taking action. #hsdclimateaction
Sat. April 10 & 17 2021
Garden Science: Grow Your Own!
April 10 and 17
Start your own vegetable garden as you learn the science behind healthy crops from a Master Gardener. For information and registration about this Science Saturday event by Learning Options, Inc., visit:
Thurs. April 15 & Fri. April 16, 2021
The West Virginia Envirothon is a conservation education program and competition for students in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia Envirothon focuses on five subject areas: aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and a current environmental topic. By participating in the Envirothon program students learn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for future generations.
The deadline for teams to register for the 2021 West Virginia Envirothon, a virtual competition for 2021, has been extended to March 26!
If your team is interested, please contact Heather Duncan by phone at 681-247-3013 (office) or by fax at 304-263-4986. Teams also can register by mailing their information to: Heather Duncan, 151 Aikens Center, Suite 2, Martinsburg, WV 25404.The computer-based competition will be April 15-16.
Tues. April 20, 2021
School Sustainability Development STEM Challenge
Join with your students/classroom and dive into the New River National Park and solve real-world problems that can help sustain the park. These sessions will include "on-demand" STEM challenges designed for multiple grade levels.
8:30- 9:15 a.m. ET (K-5)Registration Link: Click here to register
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. ET(6-12) Registration Link: Click here to register
ALSO!! TEACHER Professional Development Session
Join Dacia Jones for an immersive experience of best practices that integrate content areas into the Sustainability Development Challenges (SDGs). *This session will be recorded
3:00- 5:00 p.m. ET (Educators)Registration Link: Click here to register
Wed. April 21, 2021 - 6:30- 7:30 p.m. ET
Climate Change from a Planetary Perspective
Join us as we take a look at how planets can give us a look into the extremes of climate change. In honor of Earth Day, we will journey to different planets in order to learn about how to protect our own planet. We will end the night by sharing our show "Dynamic Earth"
Thurs. April 22, 2021 -9:30- 11:00 a.m. ET
Racing Extinction
Come join us for a special live viewing of the acclaimed documentary Racing Extinction.
Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, artists and activists show the world never-before-seen images that expose issues of endangered species and mass extinction.
https://racingextinction.com/
Racing Extinction producers have created four dynamic, interactive lesson plans for high school students. These can be found at: https://racingextinction.com/education/
Click Here:**Pre-Registration Required**
Sat. April 23, 2021 -10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET
Generation New River Gorge and Generation WV's Earth Day
Count Moms Clean Air Force- WV will be running the children's games on the courthouse lawn, beginning at 10am, for the Earth Day 2021 event hosted by Generation New River Gorge and Generation West Virginia.
Here is the Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/337299564303289
Tues. June 15, July 13, and August 10, 2021
7:00- 8:00 p.m. ET
Summer 2021 Fair Transition Webinar Series: “Putting Together the Pieces of a Fair Energy Transition – Leaving No One Behind.”
In West Virginia and around the world, global warming and the climate crisis are driving a rapid transition to low-carbon-emission energy sources. How can we secure a fair energy transition that provides effective climate solutions?
You can learn more about (and help answer) this important question at a Summer 2021 series of free, expert-led, interactive webinars on the topic: “Putting Together the Pieces of a Fair Energy Transition – Leaving No One Behind.”
Register Here : https://wvclimate.org/summer-2021-fair-transition-webinars/