Just a few miles from West Virginia’s largest city lies the Forks of Coal State Natural Area. Named for its location where the Big Coal and Little Coal Rivers join to form the Coal River, the 100-acre site features wooded trails, a rich riverfront and rocky outcrops that visitors can explore and discover.
This rugged landscape is reflected in the abstract geometric forms of the exhibits, which create areas for reflection and hands-on discovery.
MANAGING HABITATS | Throughout the exhibit islands, visitors explore the topics of wildlife and ecosystem management as they discover some of the major animal species that have been the focus of conservation efforts in this region of West Virginia. The geometric forms feature full-size animal sculptures displayed on large angled planes.
Supporting exhibits around the outside of the island include discovery drawers, electronic interactives and hands-on components. A large-scale stream restoration activity using inset artwork in the floor and “soft sculpture” rocks and logs encourages social interaction among visitors.
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