Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center

04/02/2026

We will be closing at 12:30 tomorrow in recognition of Good Friday

04/02/2026

We are working to grow a legacy here at the Forks of Coal 🌳

If you want to learn more about this fundraising opportunity or buy tickets, visit the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adopt-a-tree-celebration-tickets-1984413605513?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/01/2026

We have a busy month coming up and many events planned!

☔ School groups are starting back up! They can be a busy time for us, so if you want to come see us we suggest visiting in the afternoon on those days

☔ 11th @ 10:00-11:00a | Owl Pellet Dissection Lab | Learn how to dissect an owl pellet and discover all about what owls like to eat. You never know what you may find! Check out the event page for more details 🦉

☔️ 18th @ 10:00-11:00a | "Rooted in Conservation" | Support local wildlife, leave a lasting legacy, and engage in a meaningful experience with opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses to make a lasting environmental impact. 🌳

☔ 25th @ 11:00a | "Wings of Wonder" | Three Rivers Avian is back with their "Wings of Wonder" presentation for Earth Day! Be on the look out on our event page for more details to come!

03/27/2026

We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us for our fly fishing class this past weekend! We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and participation.

A special thank you as well to Diana Green and Kevin Hill, two of our Forks of Coal Foundation members, for sharing their time and expertise to help make the class such a success!

03/13/2026

There is still time to sign up for the "Pruning for Beginners" workshop tomorrow 🌳

🌳 Curious about tree care? Join WVSU Extension Service for our hands-on "Pruning for Beginners" workshop!

📅 March 14
⏰ 1 - 4 PM
📍 Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center, 301 Forks Of Coal Way in Alum Creek

You’ll discover:
• Why, when and how to prune shade trees
• Hands-on practice outdoors (dress to get dirty!)
• Free hand pruners & eye protection to take home

This FREE workshop is open to the public—perfect for anyone wanting to care for their own trees with confidence!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4s7F5eT

Questions? Contact Liz Moss at (304) 661-6016 or [email protected].

03/11/2026

Spring is making a guest appearance here at the Forks of Coal! Daffodils are showing up along the Orange Trail and Homestead Trail. Make sure to stop in over the next two weeks as they continue to bloom ☀️

03/05/2026

Want to keep up with us this month? Check out our calendar to see our upcoming events 😄

Calendars are back! If you didn't know, we will slowly be switching all events and updates over to Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center 🦌

🍀 School groups are starting back up! They can be a busy time for us, so if you want to come see us we suggest visiting in the afternoon on those days
🍀 March 14th | "Pruning for Beginners" | Ever wanted to learn more about tree care? Sign up for this free workshop to learn more! Check the WVSU Extension post for more details.
🍀 March 21st | Fly Fishing Class | The spots are filling up fast, so make sure to sign up soon! Check our post for more details.

02/20/2026

Started our morning off with a community leaders tour of the Claudia L Workman Wildlife Education Center. Exciting plans are in the work! Stay tuned! 🐾

01/24/2026

Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation is at the show at the Charleston Coliseum promoting The Claudia L Workman Wildlife Education Center and the 300 plus acres surrounding it.

Check us out at 301 Forks of Coal Way, Alum Creek, WV 25003…out Corridor G just minutes from Target and Walmart.