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​2026 BBC Fall Retreat (and Membership Meeting)                                                                                    October 23rd ~ 25th
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Tygart Lake State Park 

Brooks Bird Club will return again this year to Tygart Lake State Park in Grafton, WV for its annual fall meeting and retreat. We're sure to enjoy the lodge's accommodations, the scenic lake and the beautiful fall colors, along with the field trips and evening programs.  Tygart Lake State Park is located in Grafton, WV.  2026 Fall Meeting Form

Weekend Schedule

Friday:
BBC Officers and Board Members: The Board Meeting starts at 1:30pm.
The General Membership can 'check in' at the lodge any time after 4:00pm on Friday.
​Come early, relax and enjoy the surroundings and meet old and new friends. 
Dinner will be at 6:30pm
Friday Night Program - Mollee Brown 
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Saturday:
​Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
Breakfast 8:00am 
Field Trips leave: 9:00am 
Late afternoon social gatherings
Dinner will be at 6:30pm followed by campfire, weather permitting 
Saturday Night Program - Rosemary Mosco

Sunday: 
Early morning bird walk. (time TBA)
Breakfast 8:00am 
Annual Membership Meeting 9:00am
​Checkout 11:00am
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Weekend Costs:
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​Total cost for complete weekend: (includes lodging, meals and programs).
$295.00 based on double occupancy-------$345.00 based on single occupancy.
Individual Meals  -- $25.00


Single night lodging may be available, please contact Beth for further information.
There is a no Refund Policy on reservations.

​Costs for part-time attendance, no lodging, or certain daily meals contact Beth Mankins
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​BBC Fall Retreat reservation deadline, Sept 30, 2026

Questions or late submissions, please contact Beth Mankins (
[email protected] or text @ 304-299-1488.

Option 1: Online Form is now OPEN  ~ Contact Beth Mankins for any late submissions. ​


You can pay by PayPal or check 
Paying by Check: Fill out the 2026 BBC Fall Retreat application above completely 
​ Make checks payable to Brooks Bird Club
Mail check to:
 Beth Mankins, Treasurer, BBC, P. O. Box 25, St Marys WV 26170
Pay now with PayPal: 
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Please tally all costs then submit your total.
* Please avoid using the Credit Card option under the black "Pay" button as this incurs extra fees for the club. *

Option 2: Submit a hard-copy via mail. Download a Mail Form here. (PDF)

Contact Information
Beth Mankins
[email protected] or text: 304-299-1488
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