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More Than a BnB, Experience West Virginia!
Experiences Available at Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast
Discover The West Virginia School of Traditional Skills
Where Learning Meets Opportunity
At the West Virginia School of Traditional Skills, we foster a dynamic learning environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, we work tirelessly to ensure every student is both challenged and supported in an engaging, hands-on setting. Our school offers a diverse range of opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop practical skills. With the help of Laurel Fork Farm—a 250-acre working educational farm—and the Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast, we provide unique, real-world experiences that enhance the learning process. These distinctive activities set us apart, offering the opportunity to thrive in ways that aren’t typically found in traditional educational settings. In order to book a session check out experiences already scheduled below or call to inquire about scheduling another date.
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West Virginia hunter Safety Education
Two Ways To Take The Course
We offer both the Hands-On and Written Test, which allows you take part of the class online and part of the class in person and then take the test, Traditional Hunter Education is a two day in person only class then take the test..
Topics include gun safety, wildlife management, survival/first aid, game identification, and how to hunt safely and ethically. Below is a link to all classes available in West Virginia. Students who have not reached their 10th birthday by the written test date of the class will not receive a permanent hunter education certification. Below is a link to all classes available in West Virginia.
Below are two options for the Hands-On and Written Test to take the online part of the course, through Hunter-ED, there is a fee and through the NRA, free of charge. Choose which program you want to use and bring your certificate of completion to class to complete your Course.
If you are interested in one of the classes we host, watch for the one happening at Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast. Sponsored by Mama Bear Protection and The West Virginia School Of Traditional Skills.
Hands-On and Written Test Through Hunter-ED (Part online part in person)
Hands-On and Written Test: You must PAY and complete the online course first then register for the hands-on and written test, which is about 4 hours. Print your certificate of completion from the online course then register to take the test. Bring your certificate with you when you come to take the test.
Hands-On and Written Test Through the NRA (Part online part in person)
Hands-On and Written Test: This test is FREE and complete the online course first then register for the hands-on and written test, which is about 4 hours. Print your certificate of completion from the online course then register to take the test. Bring your certificate with you when you come to take the test.
Traditional Hunter Education (Full in person class)
Traditional Hunter Education: Sign up for the class online for FREE You will enjoy listening to volunteer instructors and natural resources police officers pass on their expertise and hunting experiences, talking with your fellow hunters during class breaks, and getting familiar with the total hunting experience. Extra help is available for those who may need it. This class is a total 10 hours. Below is a link to all classes available in West Virginia. If you are interested in one of ours watch for the one happening at Laurel River Club Ben & Breakfast.
Bird Conservation
Golden Wings Project at LRCBNB
On the breeding grounds, this species requires expansively forested landscapes comprised of young forests and shrubland patches used for nesting that are interspersed among a diversity of other forest age-classes that are used to raise fledglings. Early successional habitat in the bird’s breeding range, the Upper Midwest and Appalachian Mountains, has declined over the past 50 years as aging forests have come to dominate huge expanses. Both game and non-game species that rely on younger forests are in decline, including the golden-winged warbler, which has suffered a 66 percent population decline since the 1960s. This major shift in the age classes of forests is the result of a lack of fires that occurred historically and unsustainable forestry practices that do not result in healthy, structurally diverse forests.Most of the golden-winged warbler’s nesting habitat falls on private lands, including Appalachia where 80 percent of forestland is privately owned. Landowners are helping the at-risk bird and many associated wildlife species by voluntarily improving the health and diversity of their forests. Forest landowners in Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia are helping the golden-winged warbler rebound by voluntarily conserving habitat on their land. We are proud to say we are working to help with this effort. For more information check out the link below.
Support Our Learning Programs
Your support for the West Virginia School of Traditional Skills, is instrumental in helping us achieve our goals and expand access to experiential education for a wider audience. Your generous donation will directly contribute to acquiring the necessary equipment, enabling us to fulfill our mission of teaching traditional skills to our community. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in preserving and passing on these valuable traditions to future generations.
Motivational Speaker
Marsha Waybright
Marsha is an incredibly accomplished and driven individual! As an award-winning entrepreneur and the creator and founder of multiple businesses and a non-profit organization, she has demonstrated remarkable leadership and innovation in her field. Her focus on agri-tourism in West Virginia showcases her commitment to both sustainable business practices and community development.
Marsha's down-to-earth and genuine nature demonstrates how she values authenticity and meaningful connections, which likely contributes to her success in inspiring and refreshing her audience. Whether through her businesses, non-profit work, or speaking engagements, she brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and relatability to everything she does. If you're looking for someone to invigorate and motivate your audience, Marsha is an excellent choice!
To book Marsha for your next event or to get more information call 304-402-7095
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