Nestled away in the various hand-crafted enclosures of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia’s (ACCA) Outdoor Classroom are approximately 20 birds, including bald eagles, turkey vultures, an American crow and more. Visitors to the Outdoor Classroom can learn about these resident ...
MORGANTOWN — The candidates vying to win the House of Delegates 82nd District seat, representing part of Monongalia County, met with The Dominion Post Editorial Board to answer some questions on the issues. Republican Debbie Warner and Democrat Katie Fallon are seeking the seat. House ...
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger On Saturday, the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) celebrates 10 busy years of wild bird rehabilitation, research projects and educational programs. An anniversary event will be held at the ACCA’s new and in-progress outdoor classroom. “The ...
BY EVA MAYS A world without birds wouldn’t be a very pleasant one. A 2018 study found that the world’s insectivorous birds consume around 500 million tons of insects every year. Keeping the bug population in check helps prevent crop loss and the spread of disease. Some species of ...
MORGANTOWN — This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA), a local bird rescue organization that does a lot more than care for our area's wild birds. Started in 2012 and located just outside of Morgantown in Cheat Lake, the center’s ...