It’s a Cool Canyon Celebration!

We did this! It’s time to celebrate!

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Friends of Blackwater is hosting a celebration and reception at the Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge in Davis, WV, with online event streaming available.

It will be fun! (details below). Please save the date and help us plan by RSVPing now using the form below. We will keep you updated on the event details, including speakers, etc.

More information – why this event matters:

Join us on October 26th to celebrate a bright future for the inspiring Canyon and the rare Highlands creatures that live there. This program will inaugurate a fabulous new era of protection, appreciation, and opportunity for the Blackwater Canyon!

“Ginny,” the West Virginia flying squirrel, and her friends in the natural world are super-excited that their mountain home has finally been protected! Ginny says (in squirrel talk), “Hooray!”

Here’s the October 26 schedule:

Beginning at 1:00 PM, there will be live music, speakers, refreshments, finger foods, children’s activities, door prizes, socializing, and more! We want to thank and honor the many wonderful people who made this success possible!

Admission, parking, and refreshments are free, with plenty of seating, rain or shine. Dress is informal.

To RSVP, use the above form, call us at 304-345-7663, or email info@saveblackwater.org.

Photo Credit: Kent Mason