How does a Yellow-billed Cuckoo migrate annually between the Cacapon River and Colombia? Why do Canada Geese fly in formation? How does a Pileated Woodpecker avoid concussion? Join us for a potluck dinner and interactive conversation with biologist George Constantz to talk about our local birds' amazing adaptations. RSVP: Please email nailes@frontiernet.net to let us […]
We are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Cacapon River Short Film Festival! Join us Saturday, November 16, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Historic Star Theater in Berkeley Springs, WVa. The festival will celebrate the beauty of our West Virginia rivers, explore the challenges facing our watersheds, and entertain, inform and inspire […]
Join us on February 22nd at The River House for an exciting evening! We’ll be screening the winner of the Environmental Film Festival from last November—this funny and captivating film is sure to entertain. The evening kicks off with a drone demonstration followed by a photography lecture, perfect for anyone interested in filmmaking. Grab a […]
Join herbalist Meaghan Thompson-Moore as she guides us on an educational walk and talk through the beautiful early spring ephemeral wildflowers in Cacapon State Park. We hope to see varieties of bloodroot, squirrel corn, Virginia bluebells, trilliums, Celandine poppy, Dutchman's breeches, Dwarf larkspur, Foamflower, Hepaticas, Rue anemone, Spring beauties, Trout lily, Twinleaf, and Wild blue […]
We have a tree planting blitz scheduled at Capon Bridge Elementary on Saturday, April 19th from 9 am to Noon. We are fortunate to have the Cacapon Institute provide canopy trees every year in our community- this time at a local elementary school! Trees will be placed on the gym hill, along the driveway, added […]
Cacapon Riverfest is an annual 2-day celebration of the Cacapon river with music, food, drink, art and river appreciation fun in Capon Bridge, WV.This year, the event will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 and Saturday, June 21, 2025 at The River House.You can meet fellow river-lovers, attend environmental presentations and learn more about the groups who help protect this river. The event is […]
Join Friends of the Cacapon in a community river clean up! Bring your boat, your friends, a packed lunch, good water shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, and anything else you will need for a day on the river. Clean up supplies provided. We are aiming to send one crew up river, and one crew down river. […]
Join us for the Friends of the Cacapon River Fly Fishing Clinics at The River House in Capon Bridge on Saturday, July 12th! Dive into the art of fly fishing with expert guidance from Ryan Cooper of Trout Unlimited. This session is scheduled for Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM. While these clinics are […]
Join Friends of the Cacapon in a community river clean up! Bring your boat, your friends, a packed lunch, good water shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, and anything else you will need for a day on the river. Clean up supplies provided. We are aiming to send one crew up river, and one crew down river. […]
Join Friends of the Cacapon in a community river clean up! Bring your boat, your friends, a packed lunch, good water shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, and anything else you will need for a day on the river. Clean up supplies provided. Help us in our mission to rid our river of trash! We will meet […]
We are thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Cacapon River Short Film Festival! Join us Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12:30-3:30 at the Historic Star Theater in Berkeley Springs, WVa. This year’s festival showcases stunning environmental films that capture the beauty, spirit, and resilience of West Virginia’s rivers. Through the lens of both amateur and […]
Join us on February 21st at The River House for an exciting evening! The evening kicks off with a talk from biologist Frank Gebhard, who specifically studies WV species, and also has a film background. We’ll be screening the winner of the Environmental Film Festival from last November at 6pm. Grab a friend, a beer, […]
