Category: West Virginia Wildlife Center

Bet You Didn’t Know These French Creek Freddie Facts

West Virginia’s 2025 Groundhog Day Celebration is scheduled for Feb. 2 You might know French Creek Freddie as West Virginia’s...

Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public

Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today...

Want to get your art featured in the WV Wildlife Calendar? Here’s how.

If you’re an artist who’s painted popular game or fish species or other West Virginia wildlife such as snakes, frogs,...

West Virginia Wildlife Calendar: The Ultimate Gift for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Beat the holiday stress and surprise the outdoor lovers in your life with a gift that brings the beauty of...

WV Wildlife Center Announces 100th Anniversary Event, Unveils New Logo

Special events on Sept. 15-16 will be open to the public. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WV State Wildlife Center turns 100! Celebrate Sept. 16.

Nature enthusiasts and families, mark your calendars for September 16 as we celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 100th anniversary of...

French Creek Freddie predicts early spring for West Virginia

Annual Groundhog Day prediction celebrated at West Virginia State Wildlife Center. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — Get ready for an early...

WV Wildlife Center announces Groundhog Day activity schedule

WV Wildlife Center announces Groundhog Day activity schedule Wildlife Center in Upshur County to celebrate French Creek Freddie’s 46th Groundhog...

French Creek Freddie Facts To Get You Ready For Groundhog Day

You might know French Creek Freddie as West Virginia's most popular weather-predicting groundhog, but do you know the story of...

WV Wildlife Center announces Groundhog Day celebration

For Release: Jan. 25, 2022 FRENCH CREEK, WV — West Virginia's Groundhog Day celebration will be a milestone event for French Creek...