The Greenbrier River Trail Bike Trek is a 3-day, 66-mile cycling event. Join 100+ riders and volunteers on this picturesque, river-side trail and share in the camaraderie as we raise funds and awareness for lung health in the Mountain State. This is the 35th year of the American Lung Association's Greenbrier River Trail Bike Trek! Join... View Article
WV Forest Farming Field Day May 18, 2024 8 am - 8 pm The 2024 WV Forest Farming Forum will address a variety of forest farming topics, including opportunities for generating agricultural income while conserving and rejuvenating forested land through the cultivation of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and maple syrup. Tour the Yew Mountain Center’s... View Article
Basic Bread Making with Anne Walker ~ learn how to make a basic white bread for sandwiches and other uses. Anne will walk you through proofing yeast, mixing, kneading, rising, loaf formation and baking. All classes begin at 5 pm at 216 Ninth Street in Marlinton.
Come discover the bounty of the Appalachian Mountains! Get tips for identifying edible plants in the wild! Call (304) 653-4891 to RSVP or if you have any questions about this workshop. Space is limited. The 2024 Folk Arts and Culture Workshop Series is presented in partnership with Berea College with grant support from the Pocahontas... View Article
Ceara Conway is headed to the Pocahontas County Opera House for her international residency to perform Irish contemporary vocalist and visual artist. Check back closer to the event for more details.
Glass Mosaics with Peggy Owens~$45~Learn the ins and outs of glass mosaics with Peggy Owens. She will teach you how to scroll and cut glass pieces, layout techniques, object placement, gluing and epoxy use. All materials are supplied, included in class fee. All classes begin at 5 pm at 216 Ninth Street in Marlinton.
Aspiring Artists are encouraged to display, demonstrate, and/or sell their art. A $10 setup fee per space is payable to The Depot upon arrival.
Enter an inflatable cave! Create unique art! Meet a live snake! Pet a goat! Do it all on the First Friday of the month from May to September at Discovery Junction where artists, musicians, naturalists, and others come together to share their love and knowledge of our mountain culture and natural heritage. Stroll, sip... View Article
This unique cycling festival is located at the home of the world's largest steerable telescope. Located in beautiful Pocahontas County, the Space Race Rumpus routes explore both the Green Bank Observatory's unique property and the surrounding area. Over the weekend long event, you can participate in guided rides - for both mountain and road enthusiasts... View Article
If you spent any time on the Greenbrier River Trail in Cass over the last several years, you probably ran in to former Superintendent Marshall Markley out with his dogs or his family. Whether it was a marathon or for recreation, running was a huge part of his life. In 2017, Marshall founded the annual... View Article
Head to Yew Mountain Center for the Creative Explorers Day Camp for kids age 3-5. Check back closer to event date for more details.
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