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2026 Nature Foray Application                                                               May 31st ~ June 6th 
Online Application is now Opened!
Please fill out the application form first, then use the PayPal button on the bottom of this page for payment.
If paying by check: Make checks payable to: Brooks Bird Club 
 Mail checks to: Brooks Bird Club • P.O. Box 25 • St. Marys, WV 26170
​For any other information contact:
 [email protected]

​The cost of the 2026 Foray:  All prices below include lodging, meals, snacks and registration. 
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Full Time: Lodging in dormitory (men or woman) @ $395.

Full Time: Your own Tent @ $395.
 
Full Time: Camper @ $395.*

Daily Rate: Dormitory/tent/camper @ $116 (costs will include all meals).
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Part Day: (meals) @ $20 per meal. This is intended for arrival and departure days only that may require an extra meal.

Special Accommodations: 

* Tent and Pop-Up Campers onsite will pay same fees as above. All campers requiring water/sewer/electric hook-ups will be responsible for their reservations at the adjoining campground. BBC did not reserve the campground. Meals for those using the campground will be $35/day per individual ($245 / week). Individuals can go directly here to reserve a campsite: https://camppioneerwv.com/rental-facilities/campground-and-pavilions/

​Full time Foray cost includes 6 nights of accommodations, programing and all meals.
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All reservations due by May 10, and will be acknowledged.​
ALL MEALS & LODGING YOU RESERVE MUST BE PAID – NO REFUNDS

​Contact the Foray Director for any additional information.

Option 1:  Sign up for Foray Online!
Optional: PayPal for any payments

***Fill out all required fields on each page of the application form, then click the Submit Button on the last page of form***
After you fill out the Foray application completely you can pay now by using PayPal or by mailing a check.
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If not using PayPal, make checks payable to: The Brooks Bird Club, Inc.
 Address checks to Brooks Bird Club • P.O. Box 25 • St. Marys, WV 26170

​For any questions contact: Martin Tingley (Nature Foray Director)
After you fill out the Foray application completely you can pay with PayPal or check.  Please tally all costs then submit your total.
​To Pay now with PayPal​ just press the "Pay Now" button below.
​Then enter the amount due in the box marked "Price Per Item"

Option 2:  The old fashion way ~ Download a mail-in application (PDF)


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Foray Contact Information
Martin Tingley (Nature Foray Director)​ [email protected]​
Mary Murin (Program Director) 575-993-8222 or [email protected]
Beth Mankins (Nature Foray Committee) [email protected]

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