Our first Pop-Up Paddle at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg – 16 people. Join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. – details here.
Pop-up Paddle
It’s Not All Trash
Harrison Trails and the Guardians Earth Day Cleanup along the Rail Trail near Veterans Park. Bluebells, violets, Dutchman’s Breeches, dogwood, redbud and more were blooming. And the riverbank is so much cleaner.
Save the date for the West Virginia Watershed Symposium, Saturday, Sep 30, 2023
| Hi Watershed Groups & Partners, Please save the date for the West Virginia Watershed Symposium at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center on Saturday, September 30, 2023. This statewide gathering of watershed groups and partners is hosted by the West Virginia Watershed Network. More details will be shared, such as the agenda and the exact times. Please mark your calendars for this event! A Save the Date is attached and was also emailed to you. Thanks, West Virginia Watershed Network |
| WhenSaturday Sep 30, 2023 ⋅ 9am – 4pm (Eastern Time – New York) |
| LocationCanaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USA View map |
West Fork Pop-up Paddles, Every Thursday
Join the Guardians of the West Fork for a summer paddling series! Bring your own boat, make new friends, and celebrate the West Fork River as a recreational treasure.
Clarksburg Veterans Park Boat Ramp (by the dog park and ball fields)
Every Thursday evening at 6 p.m.
Remember West Virginia law requires a whistle and a PFD in every boat.
If you have questions, email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org
Upcoming Events Spring and Summer 2023
May 5 & 6 – Cheat Fest
Live music, vendors, and fun along the Cheat River. Jessica will be staffing a table for the Guardians in the non-profit tent at Cheat Fest. Stop by and say hi if you’re attending!
May 7 – Fly Fishing Film Festival, Robinson Grand
The Natives Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to the Robinson Grand in Clarksburg May 7th at 4:00 PM. Grab your tickets here!
May 13 – Stream Clean Up, Good Hope to West Milford
Save the date for a stream clean up! Bring your boat, canoe, or kayak and help us clean up trash from Good Hope to West Milford. More details coming soon.
June 2 and 3 – Float the Fork, West Milford
The Guardians will have a booth as part of the Community & Conservation Corner at the festival area in West Milford. If you’re interested in volunteering at the Guardians booth, please email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org Hours are Friday June 2nd 4pm to 8pm and Saturday June 3rd 10 am to 7pm.
June 9 & 10 – Weston Carp Festival
The Guardians will have a booth at the kayak float and carp tournament.
July 8 – Community paddle
Worthington to Monongah, Marion County Parks & Rec
September 23 – Weston to Jackson Mill float
City of Weston
Regular Meeting Wednesday, 17 May 2023
The Guardians will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at the Clarksburg Water Board and on Google Meet.
Please join us to contribute your ideas on projects, events, and activities going forward.
If you are interested and not on the email list, email guardians.westfork@gmail.com for the logon information.
Earth Day Cleanup: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day by joining the Guardians of the West Fork and Harrison Recreational Trails for a trash clean up. Meet at 10:00 AM at Clarksburg Veterans Park rail-trail parking area on the baseball complex/boat ramp side (39.268978, -80.360043) to receive supplies, directions, and safety tips. Volunteers will then be dispersed to locations along the rail trail. We will provide gloves, trash bags, and water. Weather forecast is calling for rain, so bring your raincoat!
Volunteer for Float the Fork
There are volunteer positions available to help with the Float the Fork festival on both Friday or Saturday June 2 and 3. We need people to help direct traffic and unload boats at Good Hope, as well as help people off the water at West Milford. Email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org if you’re wanting to get involved.
In Memory of John Ciesla
John Ciesla, president of the Guardians of the West Fork, passed away April 6. We were inspired by his passion and love for the West Fork. The work he did will continue to live on each time we paddle or spend time along the river. May he rest in peace.
Read his obituary and sign the guest book or share a memory here:
Regular Meeting 15 Sep 2021
The Guardians will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021 on Zoom. This month will be a planning session. Please join us to contribute your ideas on projects, events, and activities going forward.
The Purposes and Vision we drafted last year is here.
If you are interested and not on the email list, email guardians.westfork@gmail.com for the logon information.
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