Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and the historic Sites Homestead, in cooperation with the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association, are offering a full schedule of programs during June. Everyone is welcome to join the staff for a variety of interesting and engaging free programs. According to the news release, all programs are subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Thursdays:
- 10 – 10:30 a.m., Storytime with a Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Enjoy a morning outdoors with stories and games perfect for preschool and early elementary age children.
Fridays:
- 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Coffee with a Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Plan one’s day and discover the forest while enjoying free coffee at the Mon Forest Towns hospitality table. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association.
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Junior Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Make connections to the area’s natural and cultural history with activities for the young and young at heart.
- 2 – 4:30 p.m., Roving Rangers, Seneca Rocks Trail. Pause along the trail or at the top of the rocks for short talks and demonstrations.
- 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Evening Program, Seneca Shadows Campground Amphitheater. End the day with a family friendly program to create lasting memories. A person does not need to be a guest of the Seneca Shadows Campground to attend. (In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center.) Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association in cooperation with American Land & Leisure.
- June 17, 24: Two Truths and a Lie. Find out how much you really know about the forest on this short interactive evening hike.
Saturdays:
- 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Exhibiting Artists, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association. June 18: Emily Prentice, printmaker and quilter. Nevada Tribble, sculptor, papermaker, and multimedia artist.
- 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Coffee with a Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Plan one’s day and discover the forest while enjoying free coffee at the Mon Forest Towns hospitality table. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association.
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Junior Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Make connections to the area’s natural and cultural history with activities for the young and young at heart.
- 1 – 4 p.m., Pioneer Visits, Sites Homestead; June 18: Tea with Dorothy Sites, featuring Cathy Milton and harpist, Michelle Luddy; June 25: Stone Masonry with Devon Hardwick
- 2 – 4:30 p.m., Roving Rangers, Seneca Rocks Trail. Pause along the trail or at the top of the rocks for short talks and demonstrations.
- 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Discover Nature Journaling, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Write or sketch one’s way to physical, mental, and emotional benefits through the practice of nature journaling.
- 7 – 8:30 p.m., Concert and Speaker Series, Seneca Shadows Campground Amphitheater. Kick back to the sounds of local musicians or sit up and take note as subject matter experts share their knowledge. A person does not need to be a guest of the Seneca Shadows campground to attend. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association in cooperation with American Land & Leisure.
- June 18: Jason Hall. Kick up one’s heels with classic and contemporary country.
- June 25: Devon Hardwick presents Historic Monuments and Headstones. Learn how graveyard monuments and headstones were once made, then take a short hike to see examples.
Sundays:
- 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Exhibiting Artists, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association. June 19: Emily Prentice, printmaker and quilter. Nevada Tribble, sculptor, papermaker, and multimedia artist.
- 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Coffee with a Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Plan one’s day and discover the forest while enjoying free coffee at the Mon Forest Towns hospitality table. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association.
- 9:30- 11 a.m., Discover Yoga, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Find one’s flow with guided movements and meditations.
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Junior Ranger, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Make connections to the area’s natural and cultural history with activities for the young and young at heart.
- 2 – 4:30 p.m., Roving Rangers, Seneca Rocks Trail. Pause along the trail or at the top of the rocks for short talks and demonstrations.
- 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Discover the Atlatl, Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. Test one’s aim with this ancient weapon which predated the bow and arrow.
Mondays:
- 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Coffee with a Ranger. Plan one’s day and discover the forest while enjoying free coffee at the Mon Forest Towns hospitality table. Sponsored by ENFIA.
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Junior Ranger. Make connections to the area’s natural and cultural history with activities for the young and young at heart.
- 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Roving Rangers. Pause along the trail or at the top of the rocks for short talks and demonstrations.
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Sites Homestead is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
For more information about programs or to inquire about becoming a visiting artisan, contact Alison Bailey at (304) 567-2827 or alison.bailey@usda.gov.
