Spotlight

Jennings Randolph Lake, WV – June 5-7, 2025

Join Leave No Trace in Jennings Randolph Lake, WV June 5-7, 2025

Each year we hand-select nominated outdoor spaces that need our collective care and attention. By designating them as Spotlights, we’re rallying the local community to step up, join forces with Leave No Trace, and make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

Jennings Randolph Lake has been selected as a 2025 Leave No Trace Spotlight. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be at Jennings Randolph Lake June 5-7, collaborating with hosts and partners on a variety of programs including stewardship projects, workshops, and community outreach.

Opportunities to Get Involved:

FRIDAY, JUNE 6:

Leave No Trace Trivia & Social Hour, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, North Branch Brewing Company

If you love the outdoors and Jennings Randolph Lake, join us for this interactive game night to gauge your knowledge of Leave No Trace practices and principles while learning tips and techniques for protecting the lake and all your favorite outdoor spaces. Whether you are new to Leave No Trace or consider yourself an expert, don’t miss this chance to participate in fun stewardship trivia, mingle with Spotlight hosts and partners, and win cool prizes!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7:

Volunteer Stewardship Project – Leave No Trace Spotlight and American Chestnut Planting, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Meet at the Robert W. Craig Campground Entrance Station

Join Leave No Trace, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake for a fun and rewarding volunteer project as part of a Leave No Trace Spotlight. Our stewardship project will primarily consist of planting hybridized, blight-resistant American chestnut trees, supplied by the American Chestnut Foundation, at Jennings Randolph Lake. Volunteers will also learn more about stewardship education and how to protect and enjoy the beautiful resources of the lake and surrounding lands responsibly.

Important information:

– Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and dress for the weather.
– Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
– Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended.
– Tools & supplies provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them.
– Work may entail bending, kneeling, crouching, light lifting and a decent walk from the meeting spot
– Advance sign-up not needed. Day of/walk ups welcome.
– Meet at the Robert W. Craig Campground Entrance Station for supplies, check in, and project orientation.

Questions: Contact Francesca Montgomery, [email protected]