YEW MOUNTAIN CENTER
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Yew People
    • Invitation
    • Contact
    • Blog
  • Programs
    • Events 2025
    • Forest Farming
    • CAMO
    • Field Trips
    • Volunteer
    • Master Naturalist Program
    • Scholarships
    • Locals
  • STAY WITH US
    • Facilities
    • Booking Info
  • Yew Shop
  • Support

Breeding Birds of West Virginia

Presenter:  Casey Rucker has studied birds all over the world and extensively in West Virginia.  He has led many excursions in the Appalachian mountains and is editor of Redstart, a publication of the Brooks Bird Club.

Course content:  Basics of bird-watching, ethics, morning walks, brief history of land use in WV, local habitats and bird guilds, breeding cycles, challenges of protecting and raising young, bird population facts and trends, bird watching around the world, WV breeding bird atlas.

We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group.  Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
Schedule:  (subject to minor changes)

Friday, May 18, 2018
3-7:00pm  Participants arrive, settle in, explore.
6-7:30pm Buffet style dinner.
7:30pm Welcome session with Yew Mountain Center and Casey Rucker.  Participants let us know what they hope to get out of the weekend.
 
Saturday, May 19, 2018
6:00am  bird walk for the most eager of the early birds
7:00am  bird walk for the other early birds
8:30am  breakfast
9-10am  indoor session
10:00am  break, snacks, gear-up
10:30-12pm  outdoor session
12-1:00pm lunch
1-5:00pm  free time, crafts, excursions, other activities available.
5:00 Happy Hour and Bird Games with Presenter
6:00-7:00 Community Dinner
7:00 -8:00 Keynote Address
8:00-10:00 Live music and mingling.
 
Sunday, May 20, 2018
6:00am  bird walk for the most eager of the early birds
7:00am  bird walk for the other early birds
8:30 breakfast
9:30  indoor session and wrap-up
10:30 break, snacks, gear-up
11-12:00 outdoor session
12:00-1:00 Lunch is served
1:00 course evaluations, good-byes
1:30 Presenter duties are finished.
Guests check-out by 3pm or extend stay.
Picture
Picture
Picture
COSTS
Reserve your spot for $50 at www.yewmountain.org/yew-shop or call 304-653-4079.  This deposit is refundable up to one week before course.  Full payment is due at time of arrival--cash or checks preferred.  We do not have online booking for rooms at this time.   For local residents: special rates and policies.  Limited scholarships are available: apply for scholarship
 
Program Tuition: 
Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee. 

Meals: Must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.)  Includes 6 meals and snacks.  We can accommodate special diets. Please provide these details on web form when paying your deposit online.   Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
 
Materials Fee: There are no materials fees for the Breeding Birds of WV Weekend.
 
Lodging:  2 nights lodging must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Send us a note at check out when you reserve your spot, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging.  We cannot book lodging online at this time. 

GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) insect repellent (we sell effective, locally made all-natural repellent,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen too!), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves, hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.

GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
  • AT&T cellular service works pretty well.  Others do not.
  • We have a land line you may us e:  304-653-4079. 
  • We have WIFI, but it is quite limited.  Enjoy unplugging, if you can.
  • The closest grocery stores are in Lewisburg (50 min.) or Marlinton (35 min.) 
  • We have limited refrigerator space if you would like to bring special food.  We ask that you don’t store food in your rooms.  We have storage bins for this purpose.
  • BYO-Adult beverages to enjoy responsibly if you are old enough. 
  • Our rooms and buildings are non-smoking and we use unscented, natural cleaning products.
  • To protect the ecology of our pond, we ask that swimmers use non-toxic natural sunscreen and/or bug repellant if they use any. 
  • We have one guest room where pets are allowed for an additional charge of $50. Pets must remain on a leash and are not allowed in common rooms (service animals excepted.)
  • All participants must sign a standard Waiver and Release form.
  • We are a small, community run non-profit and highly motivated to make this center the best resource it can be.  The YMC is a constant work in progress. We welcome your ideas and feedback. 
  • Your participation in our weekend programs supports local experiential education and stewardship.  Thank you!
Driving Directions
Contact Us
Yew Mountain Center
9494 Lobelia Road, Hillsboro, WV 24946

E: [email protected]
P: 304-653-4079

    Join our Mailing List

Subscribe
YMC Friends Facebook Group
Copyright © 2024 Yew Mountain Center. All rights reserved.
​9494 Lobelia Road Hillsboro, WV 24946 USA | [email protected] |​  304-653-4079
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Yew People
    • Invitation
    • Contact
    • Blog
  • Programs
    • Events 2025
    • Forest Farming
    • CAMO
    • Field Trips
    • Volunteer
    • Master Naturalist Program
    • Scholarships
    • Locals
  • STAY WITH US
    • Facilities
    • Booking Info
  • Yew Shop
  • Support