Fairmont States Falcon Park becomes certified wildlife habitat [Video]

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) – Fairmont State University’s Falcon Park was recently declared a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Falcon Park is a 7.9-acre green space on Fairmont State’s campus. The Falcon Park trail runs through the wooded section at the top of campus, and there is also an east trailhead at the top of Squibb Wilson Boulevard by the Falcon Park flag and a west trailhead by the Fairmont State tennis courts.

The certification is based on the park providing habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife that includes food sources, water, cover, resources to raise their young and sustainable practices.

The goal of the park is to invite people from all walks of life to engage with the outdoors, officials said.

In addition to the natural environment, the park has multiple designated spaces for education and engagement, including a trail system, yurt, open-air community space, hammock …