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.
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!