This past Saturday, October 11th, we celebrated Watershed Day at Watters Smith Memorial Park — and it couldn’t have been a better day! Beautiful weather, great people, and tons of fun A huge thank-you to our amazing partners who brought their enthusiasm and spirit:💧 Martin Christ (DEP)🌿 Michelle Fonda (DNR)🌎 JoAnn R. Snoderly (DEP YouthContinue reading “Watershed Day Recap 2025!!!”
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Project Wet Festival
Guardians of the West Fork had the opportunity to help out with Mill Creek Water Festival held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Jackson County Youth Fairgrounds! The event, organized with Project WET, brought together students and educators to explore the importance of water through fun, hands-on learning activities. Our VISTA, Hannah Blakely, whoContinue reading “Project Wet Festival”
West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025
Join us from 10am to 4pm at Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV Everyone is invited to bring a picnic lunch and spend the day, bring your mountain bikes and ride the trails, walk the trails or visit the Watters Smith farm museum. Drop in for the morning, the afternoon, orContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025”
WV Trail Regional Meeting
Want to help shape the future of trails in West Virginia? Join Guardians of the West Fork, WV Trail, and partners at one of the Regional Meetings this fall! These workshop-style meetings will help inform the development of West Virginia’s Statewide Trail Plan. Connect with the regional trails community and share your voice at aContinue reading “WV Trail Regional Meeting”
Guardians Host Hands-On Stream Science Workshop at WVU Jackson’s Mill
We had a splash of a good time at WVU Jackson’s Mill last week, where Guardians of the West Fork hosted a Save Our Streams workshop led by the amazing Clare Talbott! Clare, an intern with Save Our Streams, brought her enthusiasm, knowledge, and hands-on teaching style to the group—and did a wonderful job guidingContinue reading “Guardians Host Hands-On Stream Science Workshop at WVU Jackson’s Mill”
Attention WVU Students
Guardians of the West Fork is Now on WVU iServe – Volunteer With Us! We are excited to share that Guardians of the West Fork is now officially on WVU iServe!🌐 Find us here on iServe If you are a WVU student looking to get involved in meaningful, hands-on work that benefits your community andContinue reading “Attention WVU Students”
West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025
Save the date for our second West Fork Watershed Day, 10 to 4, Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV All ages are invited! Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day, bring your mountain bikes and ride the trails, walk the trails or visit the Watters Smith farm museum. Or dropContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025”
Guardians Save Our Streams WorkShop
Do you want to learn more about stream health and how to care for your land? If the answer is YES… Please join The Guardians of the West Fork Thursday July 31st at Jackson Mill. For a FREE Save Our Streams Workshop! Workshop Overview- More Information on SOS can be found at https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/default.aspx Directions- Be preparedContinue reading “Guardians Save Our Streams WorkShop”
Standing Strong Together: June 14 WV Flash Floods
On June 14, torrential rains unleashed devastating flash floods across West Virginia. This unprecedented deluge overwhelmed local waterways and infrastructure, leaving entire communities reeling from the impact. Multiple news outlets have reported on the fierce rains—between 2.5 and 4 inches in just moments—that triggered rapid flooding, submerging roads, homes, and businesses alike. In communities throughoutContinue reading “Standing Strong Together: June 14 WV Flash Floods”
Go With the Flow:Strengthening Community Amid AmeriCorps Cuts
I recently attended an inspiring conference that opened my eyes to just how deeply recent funding cuts are affecting West Virginia residents. I went in eager to learn more about the challenges our communities face when support dwindles, and I left with a renewed commitment to strengthening our local bonds. In particular, I was thrilledContinue reading “Go With the Flow:Strengthening Community Amid AmeriCorps Cuts”
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