Events and Outings

This page includes notification of upcoming events and outings in West Virginia. It includes:

Events Organized by the West Virginia Chapter

Events Organized by Other Groups in West Virginia

Events Organized by the West Virginia Chapter

Nature Walk for Kids

Saturday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join the Mon Group of the Sierra Club for a picnic, scavenger hunt, and nature walk at the Flegal Reservoir on Cobun Creek Road, one mile from the Kingwood Pike near Morgantown, WV. There will be an easy 2.5-mile hike around Morgantown's newest reservoir with beautiful lakeside views. A food truck will be available to sell lunches. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Jim Kotcon - jkotcon@gmail.com, 304-594-3322 for more information.

Wheeling Community Conversation 3

Tuesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 52 16th St, Wheeling, WV 26003
Join us for our third community meeting in Wheeling about the Mt Olivet-area coal impoundment pond. If you're a local resident or concerned community member, join us to discuss next steps, hear from elected officials (hopefully!), and learn more about the situation in the neighborhoods surrounding the coal impoundment site. go here to sign up.

Events Organized by Other Groups

Coopers Rock Foundation

The Coopers Rock Foundation will be undertaking maintenance and tree planting events at Coopers Rock State Park this year. The Foundation is keen to recruit the assistance of members of other groups, such as the Sierra Club. For more information go to their website.

Friends of Blackwater

Every Saturday and Sunday until July 1, 11a.m. to 5 p.m.: The Blackwater Exhibit: Stirring Stories from the Railroad Era. At the Rudolph's Building, 300 East Avenue, Thomas, West Virginia, 26292. For more information call 304 345 7663, or email loki@saveblackwater.org.

West Virginia Master Naturalist Conference

"All Are Welcome to join for some hands-on learning! Gain practical skills and meet with a community curious about nature.
July 24-26, 2026, at Camp Dawson Event Center in Preston County." Learn more here and register here. Hosted by Kanawha Valley and Monongahela Chapters of Master Naturalists.

Outings

Join us on an Outing to explore our beautiful state. Outings include hiking and biking events in the state and are shown on the calendar below. We have trained Outings Leaders to lead you on a great outdoor experience.

Everyone must sign a Sierra Club Liability Waiver to attend an outing. If you see an outing that interests you, try to call the Leader at least one week in advance to sign up and for outing details. And please notify the Leader if you have to cancel your participation.

Outings are rated as EASY (mostly flat; suitable for beginners), MODERATE (flat with some ascents and descents and possible stream crossings; suitable for novice hikers with some experience) or STRENUOUS (includes steep climbs and downhill sections with stream crossings; suitable for experienced hikers).

See the chapter calendar below for the scheduled hike and bike outings.