Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation

06/09/2026

We love working with our local libraries every summer! Come join Alum Creek Public Library and Zoology Zone at our center to learn all about reptiles this upcoming Tuesday (6/16)🐍🐢

Make plans now to attend our upcoming
REPTILE PROGRAM with live animals!

05/28/2026

The Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center is located in Alum Creek on 102 acres of land in the Forks of Coal State Natural Area, which is named

05/27/2026

This is happening next Saturday, June 6th! Follow the link to sign up and learn all about what goes into building some of your favorite hiking trails⛰️

Want to learn how to build trails? ⛏️
Join us Saturday, June 6 from 9AM–4PM at Forks of Coal Natural Area for a FREE, hands-on trail building workshop!
The day kicks off with an interactive classroom session on the fundamentals of trail design, construction, and maintenance. Then it’s time to hit the trails to work on trail maintenance and enhancement under the guidance of experienced instructors.
No need to bring a shovel—we’ve got all the tools and equipment covered.
Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04hlKLQ0
Presented by the WV Trail Training & Education Resource Center in collaboration with Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

05/21/2026

We will be closed this upcoming Tuesday (5/26) in observance of Memorial Day

05/21/2026