New River Botany Blast

Plant enthusiasts who love to explore the great outdoors won’t want to miss the spring Botany Blast in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia. We’re hosting a guided journey where you’ll see 30 to 40 flowering plant species on two field trips in two days. All experience levels are welcome as we focus on intermediate and beginner levels.

Featured trip leader and keynote, Elizabeth Byers!

Our weekend package includes meals, field trip transportation, checklists, and evening presentations, and an option with cabin lodging.

Small groups of up to 12 on each trip. Expect to walk up to two miles on mostly easy and sometimes moderate terrain. Bring your nature journal to record observations. As a bonus, we’ll give away a journaling toolkit!

Register to secure your spot for this unforgettable experience to witness the wildflower blooms of spring in the New River Gorge, as the river flows north giving blooms a lift up the Appalachian Mountains.

NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING EVENT
All proceeds generated through New River Birding & Nature events go to the registered 501C3 local nonprofit Fayette County Education Fund, Inc. (FCEF).

PACKAGES
1 person $509. 2 people $1004. 3 people $1513.
With a Private Cabin: 1 person $888. 2 people $1383. 3 people $1892.

SCHEDULE
Thursday, 6pm: casual welcome and dinner
Friday and Saturday -
8am: breakfast
9am: field trip departs; transportation is provided
11am: picnic-style lunch
4pm: field trips return
6pm: dinner buffet
7pm: presentation
Sunday, 7-10am: breakfast