The WV Wildflower Pilgrimage 2023
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The Brooks Bird Club has had a long relationship with the WV Wildflower Pilgrimage. The wildflower tours feature experts on plants, birds and other topics of interest. The experienced bird leaders are all BBC members. The Pilgrims come from not only West Virginia but from all across the United States. All come to see, learn and enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers, birds and geology that's discovered on each of the many West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage tours.
The 61st West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage at Blackwater State Park May 11th ~ 14th 2023 Davis, WV
The WV Garden Club and the WV Division of Natural Resources is hosting the 61st Annual WV Wildflower Pilgrimage.
The event is based at the main lodge in Blackwater Falls State Park
The event is based at the main lodge in Blackwater Falls State Park
Pre-registration required!
2023 Friday and Saturday Tours Announced
Download the 2023 WV Wildflower Pilgrimage Registration Form
2023 Friday and Saturday Tours Announced
Download the 2023 WV Wildflower Pilgrimage Registration Form
Featured workshops and programs include beginner’s wildflower workshop, beginning birding, and event related evening programs.
An extensive list of tours occurs on Friday and Saturday. These guided full-day tours depart in the early morning via personal vehicles.
During this celebration of the colorful arrival of wildflowers to the state's higher elevations, Blackwater Falls State Park will be used as a starting point for excursions into surrounding areas, including Germany Valley, Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Fernow Forest, Cathedral State Park, Sinks of Gandy, Spruce Knob, Greenland Gap, Otter Creek, Blackwater River and other places of interest.
Specialists from various state universities, West Virginia DNR, West Virginia Garden Club and the Brooks Bird Club will be among those on hand to lead the walks and answer questions.
The event averages 300 people from more than a dozen states each year and spaces are limited, so advance reservations are required.
To learn more, email Wendy Green or Miranda Cope or call 304-558-2754. Advanced registration is required and is fee-based.
An extensive list of tours occurs on Friday and Saturday. These guided full-day tours depart in the early morning via personal vehicles.
During this celebration of the colorful arrival of wildflowers to the state's higher elevations, Blackwater Falls State Park will be used as a starting point for excursions into surrounding areas, including Germany Valley, Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Fernow Forest, Cathedral State Park, Sinks of Gandy, Spruce Knob, Greenland Gap, Otter Creek, Blackwater River and other places of interest.
Specialists from various state universities, West Virginia DNR, West Virginia Garden Club and the Brooks Bird Club will be among those on hand to lead the walks and answer questions.
The event averages 300 people from more than a dozen states each year and spaces are limited, so advance reservations are required.
To learn more, email Wendy Green or Miranda Cope or call 304-558-2754. Advanced registration is required and is fee-based.
Lodging for the event is available but reservations should be made early to assure a place to stay overnight at the park.
The lodge at Blackwater State Park can fill up quickly. Cabins and campsites are also available.
We are anticipating filling up even faster than usual this year.
The lodge at Blackwater State Park can fill up quickly. Cabins and campsites are also available.
We are anticipating filling up even faster than usual this year.
For registration information,
Please contact Wendy Green or Miranda Cope at 304-558-2754
Or write West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, 324 4th Avenue, Room 328, South Charleston, WV 25303.
Download the 2023 WV Wildflower Pilgrimage Registration Form
Please contact Wendy Green or Miranda Cope at 304-558-2754
Or write West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, 324 4th Avenue, Room 328, South Charleston, WV 25303.
Download the 2023 WV Wildflower Pilgrimage Registration Form