Coopers Rock State Forest staff invites you to join Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide Aubrey Bartman for these nature-based activities July 8 – 10, 2022. Participation in any or all hikes and activities is without cost, however children must be accompanied by an adult. Welcome all ages.

July 8, 2022
6:30 pm
“BAT TIME”
Meet at the Camp Store in McCollum Campground and learn all about bats! Bats are so cool. They are mammals that fly and they eat an amazing amount of insects every night. Sometimes get a bad rap when in fact they are some of the most important wildlife in West Virginia and beyond.

July 9, 2022
6:30 pm
“MACRO FUN!” Meet at the Reservoir Parking area across from McCollum Campground to learn about the tiny invertebrates in the reservoir!”

July 10, 2022
1 pm
“WILDLIFE OF COOPERS ROCK”
Meet in front of the Trading Post near the Overlook to learn about the wildlife here in the forest. You’ll find the naturalist with some props to show as well as stories and fact about critters seen or can be seen.

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