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You can support the development of the West Virginia Natural History Museum by purchasing a chance to win a four-wheel-drive four-wheeler. Supporters of the Museum will be raffling off a Honda TRX 420 FE. Tickets are $10 individually, or $25 for three. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held May 25, 2009. Tickets may be purchased at Morgantown Honda, 526 Mileground Road, Morgantown, or in 322 Percival Hall on West Virginia University’s Evansdale Campus. For ticket purchase information, contact Ann Anderson at (304)276-8950.

The Davis College’s Division of Forestry and Natural Resources is planning to develop the West Virginia Natural History Museum.

“West Virginia is one of only a few states without such an institution,” said Jim Anderson, Associate Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources in the Division. “West Virginia is located within one of three globally important biodiversity ‘hot spots’ in the continental United States and is a rural state where people have a strong connection to the land.

“A natural history museum is an important tool in educating residents and visitors of the importance of conserving the resources of the region,” Anderson said. “The project aims to use existing resources to begin development of a museum and, hopefully to be a catalyst for the creation of a full Natural History Museum in West Virginia.”

Museum boosters will set up a “miniature museum” at the West Virginia Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Sports Show scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1 at Mylan Park, 500 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501.