
Wolf Howling
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United StatesHear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron

Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron

Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet in at the Amphitheater.

Join a naturalist as we examine the ways human history and natural history have intertwined over the centuries. Explore how humans have adapted to conditions of climate and geology on Bays Mountain, as well as how human activity has changed the forests and wildlife found here. This will be a short easy walk (less than […]

See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

Join Ranger Rhonda at the Herpetarium to meet some of our resident snakes. This is an open house program, so feel free to drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:00 and stay as long as you like.

During a short hike, you will learn to identify common plants and a few recipes/preparation techniques for common medicinal plants. Pre-registration is required by calling the nature center at (423) 229-9447. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. Space is limited to 15. The program will be held in the picnic shelters. Group will meet […]

Meet Ranger Rhonda in the Nature Center to learn about our region's native mammals. If you are brave enough, you can even pet some of their pelts! This is a drop-in program so please stop by anytime between 3:30 and 5.00 and stay as long as you like.

Learn about the different species of snakes that call BMP home. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. This program will be limited to 15 people. Meet at the Herpetarium.

Get to know the reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. Meet at the Turtle Pond.

This program is designed for children of all ages. The program describes the importance of earthworms and what they do for the soil. During this program, guests have the opportunity to learn how to create their working earthworm farm by using supplies found around the home. The cost is $3.00 per person for non-members. Visit […]

What can an animal's skull tell us? Find out the answer to this question and more during this program. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet at […]

Take a trek through the autumn forest along Lake Road to the Ecology Pond. Along the way, we will take in the sights of the fall colors and discuss the ecology of the changing forest. Please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes while hiking along Lake Road. Dress for the weather, and bring drinking water. The total […]