Nature Interactive – Fish Scales and Reptile Tales
Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, KingsportWeek of Events
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Nature Interactive – Fish Scales and Reptile Tales
Nature Interactive – Fish Scales and Reptile Tales
This is a drop-by interactive program at the Herpetarium. This is a free program. Stop by between 12.00 pm and 1.30 to meet our keepers and talk about our resident amphibians and reptiles in the park.
Appalachian Skies
Appalachian Skies
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]
SunWatch
SunWatch
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Wonder of Wolves
Wonder of Wolves
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 […]
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Wolf Keeper Talk
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Wolf Keeper Talk
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Wonder of Wolves
Wonder of Wolves
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 […]
Wolf Keeper Talk
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Turtle Keeper Talk
Turtle Keeper Talk
Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives. This is a free program with no registration required.
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Dining with The Wolves
Dining with The Wolves
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Spring Yoga Hike
Spring Yoga Hike
Enjoy the early Spring weather by participating in a Bays Mountain Yoga Hike. This hike features a 2-mile out-and-back portion of the Lake Road and Azalea Trails that will take approximately 70 minutes, yoga included. The amphitheater and other stops along the way are utilized to teach standing yoga poses that will challenge and develop […]
Wolf Keeper Talk
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
Herpetarium Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Wolf Keeper Talk
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
Dining with The Wolves
Dining with The Wolves
See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron
Appalachian Skies
Appalachian Skies
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss […]
SunWatch
SunWatch
SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun's dynamic magnetic activity. It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled. This is a free event and […]
Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the Universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. […]
StarWatch
StarWatch
StarWatch Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and […]