# Event Details - **Event Name**: Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am – Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area for two days of learning, networking and exploring at our annual Discovery Summit!About this EventAFNHA will be hosting two days of fun in the mountains of Pocahontas County. Thursday September 18 we will be at Alleghany Springs at the top of Snowshoe Mountain joining together with everyone who has an interest in, and is doing the work of, preserving, interpreting, and showcasing all the significant features of the AFNHA region. Lunch will be provided on Thursday, and feel free to join us Thursday evening at the Junction for dinner and drinks on your own.Our schedule is still tentative for Thursday, but we expect to have representatives from:The Nature Conservancy - Spruce restoration in WVSnowshoe Mountain - Outdoor recreation, conservation, and accessibility at the Island in the SkyFort Warwick Restoration - Archaeology and history of colonial era fortPocahontas County Historical Sites - Survey of sites across the CountyMon Forest Towns - Gateway Community Building across the Mon ForestSnowshoe Highlands Ride Center - Mountain biking and its economic impact in WVMore to come...On Friday we will host behind the scene tours of three important sites in Pocahontas County. Meeting times and places will be determined.Greenbank ObservatoryFort Warwick Historical SiteCass Scenic Railroad State ParkTentative schedule will be:Day 1 September 18, 2025 - $25 per personTygart Room, Allegany Springs, Snowshoe, WV8:30 AM Registration opens9 AM Opening remarks & Membership Meeting9:30-10:30 AM Session I (Combined meeting) Introduction and updates from AFNHA10:45 - 12:00 Sessions III & IV (Separate Rooms)12:15 Networking Lunch (Combined)1:30 - 2:45 Sessions V & VI (Separate Rooms)2:45 - 4:00 Sessions VII & VIII (Separate Rooms)4:15 Closing remarks (Combined)4:30 Close of Summit Conference7:30 Join AFNHA Board and Staff for dinner and drinks on your own at The Junction Restaurant right next door to Alleghany SpringsDay 2, September 19, 2025-FREEPocahontas County Partners TourPlease register with the Tour Add-on to help us plan for snacks and refreshments.9am-11am Greenbank National Radio Astronomical Observatory11:30 - 1pm Fort Warwick Historical Society1:30 Cass Scenic Railroad State Park lunch on your own at Shays Restaurant2:30 Behind the Scenes Tour of Cass State ParkLodging reservations can be made with Snowshoe Mountain for overnight guests online at www.snowshoemtn.com, or by calling 877.441.4386. No group plan has been set up, but rates are very reasonable on the weekdays this time of year. The Inn at Snowshoe starts at $85 a night midweek.Reach out to us if you have any questions or need more information.We are still accepting presentation proposals. If you would like to share your passion and organization's activities with our guests, please reach out to us. You may fill out a form at this link: PRESENT - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/snowshoe/appalachian-forest-discovery-summit/100001485205211769 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Snowshoe - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Allegheny Springs - **lat**: 38.41053409999999 - **long**: -79.99501169999999 - **full address**: Allegheny Springs, 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d28b21154c071a3bd1f4bfccde2a13696788258848b0974ef6757d74981e4744-rimg-w1024-h576-dcc0daf3-gmir.jpg?v=1752292822 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit being held? - **A:** Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit takes place on Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am to Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Allegheny Springs, 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit? - **A:** Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit is organized by Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Appalachian Forest Discovery Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Snowshoe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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