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Dining with The Wolves

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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

Free
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Saturday with Snakes

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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.

Free

Medicinal Mountain Herbs ~ Explore the botanical world of folk medicine while hiking

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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 […]

$3.00
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Nature Program – Pelt Encounter

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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.

Free

Nature Program – Snakes Alive

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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.  

$3.00

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Nature Program – Turtles At The Pond

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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

Free

Nature Program – Amazing Earthworms

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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 […]

$3.00

Nature Program – A Bone To Pick

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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 […]

$3.00
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Nature Program – Fall Foliage Hike

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

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 […]

$3.00

Nature Program – ID that Bark!

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

No leaves? No problem! Learn to identify trees by their bark for year-round identification. Cost is $3.00 per person for non-members. Tickets may be purchased online or in-person at the Gift Shop.

$3.00
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Wonder of Wolves

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as our naturalists and/or volunteers talk about our pack and share interesting facts about socialization and behaviors. Meet at the wolf habitat. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $3 per person for non-members. Photo by Jay […]

$3.00

Reindeer vs. Deer

Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

Is that a reindeer in my backyard? Come join a naturalist to learn about reindeer and our own native white tail deer and what makes them different! The program will be followed by a craft to make your own reindeer ornament. Cost is $3/person for non-members. Preregistration is required.

$3.00