Discover the Richness in Nature’s Simplicity
Nature Wonder Weekend
September 15 – 17, 2023
North Bend State Park – Cairo, West Virginia
Cost: $35 per participant *
Grow your bond with nature in West Virginia by attending the 54th Annual Nature Wonder Weekend – prepared by the National Wild Foods Association. You will learn how to identify wild edible foods and prepare them after they are harvested! The event will take place at North Bend State Park in Cairo, West Virginia, from September 15-17. With many natural flavors and experienced foragers at your fingertips, you will leave this weekend with more knowledge in foraging and many memories to share.
* Participants must be registered to participate in weekend activities
Contests and Social Hour
To showcase some of the most creative wild food dishes, Nature Wonder Weekend also includes the 35th Annual Wood-Faust National Wild Foods Association Wild Foods Contest. Participants will be tasked to provide a recipe for a dish or drink comprised of natural ingredients sourced from West Virginia – for a panel of judges to crown a winner. Segments include the Hazel Wood Commemorative Wild Foods Contest, Best Wild Cake and Edelene Wood Wild Friendship Cup.
Lodging & Meals
Lodging
Two nights lodge room per person:
Double occupancy – $85
Single occupancy – $170
Meals
Full meal package (five lodge restaurant meals) – $100
Meal Package (no Saturday dinner) – $85
Saturday lunch and dinner only – $40
Children’s meal package (ages 7-11) – $72
Contact
Wendy L. Greene
Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs
(304) 558-2754
Amy J. Larch
Executive Secretary, Division of Natural Resources