Week of Events
Nature: What Does the Fox Say?
Nature: What Does the Fox Say?
Learn about this clever, cunning, solitary hunter who inhabits a diverse range of ecosystems, including those found in our region. 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 is limited to 12 people. Meet at the […]
Wildflower Hike BMP
Wildflower Hike BMP
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 […]
Nature: Animal Signs
Nature: Animal Signs
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.
Nature: A Bone to Pick
Nature: A Bone to Pick
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 […]
Barge Ride
Barge Ride
Enjoy the beauty of the Bays Mountain Reservoir while the secrets of aquatic animals are revealed. Meet at the barge. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $5 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 15 […]
Volunteer: Family Volunteer Day
Volunteer: Family Volunteer Day
~ 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. […]
Barge Ride
Barge Ride
Enjoy the beauty of the Bays Mountain Reservoir while the secrets of aquatic animals are revealed. Meet at the barge. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $5 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 15 […]
Barge Ride
Barge Ride
Enjoy the beauty of the Bays Mountain Reservoir while the secrets of aquatic animals are revealed. Meet at the barge. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $5 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 15 […]
Astronomy/Nature: Kayak Skywatch
Astronomy/Nature: 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 night sky. […]
Nature: Wildflower Hike Laurel Run Park
Nature: Wildflower Hike Laurel Run Park
- 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 […]