Category: West Virginia Wildlife Center

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...

WVDNR seeking wildlife paintings for 2023 calendar

For Release: Nov. 18, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski ,  SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in...

What you can do to help West Virginia’s official butterfly

The next time you notice a monarch butterfly, with its brilliant orange and black wings rimmed with white dots, take...

2022 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar available to purchase

In advance of the holiday shopping season, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters, anglers and outdoor...

2022 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar available to purchase

For Release: Sept. 23, 2021Contact: Andy Malinoski SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced...

New West Virginia Wildlife Center biologist ready for busy summer

The West Virginia State Wildlife Center has a new resident biologist and while he’s only been on the job for...