For a long time you have heard Smokey Bear state "Only you can prevent forest fires." But are all forest fires bad? Students from Dobyns-Bennett Pulaski Club along with the TN Division of Forestry will provide information about "Good Fire vs. Bad Fire." Steve Woody, with the TDF, will be on hand to answer any […]

Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking around the park with a naturalist. 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, […]

Learn how these high flying carnivores use there keen eye sight and talons to catch their prey. 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 the Raptor […]

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Kayak Skywatch ~ 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 […]

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 weather and what is blooming, we may take up […]

- See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the wolf habitat. Free program.

Hear the chilling chorus of the wolf pack. Free Program.

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. For public health […]