Spend time, with a naturalist, hiking around viewing the bold colors of the parks wildflowers. Meet in the Nature Center near the Gift Shop. The program will be held rain or shine; dress for the weather. Depending on weather and what is blooming, the program may take up to two hours and may cover 2-3 […]
Learn how to identify animals by the signs they leave behind. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Nature Center the day of the program. This program is part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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 […]
~ Many hands make light work. Help the park get ready for summer. This is a free program but pre-registration is required. Main focus will be removing brush along the parking lots, outside of the Nature Center, and into the animal habitat area. Please bring your own work gloves, water to drink, and a mask. […]
~ It's an astronomy program with a twist. Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (stand up paddle board) while viewing the night sky. It's an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. […]
- Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking around the park with a naturalist. Meet in the main parking lot (near the bathrooms) at Laurel Run Park at 10 AM. The program will be held rain or shine; dress for the weather. Depending on the weather and what is blooming, we may […]
Spring is full of life. While we spend more time outdoors, we may come across young wildlife that appear "abandon." During these sessions, you can learn some tips/pointers about what to do if you find young wildlife. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at (423) 229-9447. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. […]
Meet in the parking lot at Exchange Place off Orebank Rd at 10 AM; the one with the large gate. The program will be held rain or shine; dress for the weather. Depending on weather and what is blooming, we may take up to two hours and may walk 2-3 miles. A portion of the […]
Explore the mysteries of North American's wild cat and how this adaptable predator inhabits various terrains. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet at the Bobcat Habitat. […]
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, this program will be limited to 12 people. Meet at the Amphitheater. This program is part of the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Earth Day.
Spend the evening listening to the natural symphony of the frogs that call BMP home. As the park kicks off its 50th Anniversary, enjoy 50 different programs throughout the year. Frog Talk can help you obtain your goal. The cost is $5 per person for non-members and pre-registration is required by calling (423) 229-9447. Meet […]
Spring is full of life. While we spend more time outdoors, we may come across young wildlife that appear "abandoned." During these sessions, you can learn some tips/pointers about what to do if you find young wildlife. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at (423) 229-9447. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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