Seneca Rocks, W.Va., May 20, 2026—Monongahela National Forest invites kids and families to Discover Nature Day on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center, 13 Roy Gap Road, Seneca Rocks, WV 26884. Discover Nature Day is an interactive nature based educational event that celebrates the natural world and encourages visitors of all ages to get outside and explore.
Forest Service staff and partners will engage visitors with a variety of hands-on activities, including live snakes and birds, wildlife skulls and skins, and other nature- and outdoor-related experiences designed to spark curiosity and learning.
The first 100 kids will receive goody bags filled with Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl giveaway items. A raffle will be held at the top of every hour beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m., giving participants the chance to win an outdoor or nature related prize valued at $50.00.
Eventgoers will also have an opportunity to meet Smokey Bear and/or Woodsy Owl during the day. The event is free and offers families a fun way to connect with public lands, wildlife, and the outdoors.
