Nature programs are $3 per person unless otherwise stated. Group rates of $2 per person are available if 15 or more tickets are purchased at one time.
Find programs descriptions and times below. You can also view our interactive calendar here.
ANIMAL SIGNS – Learn how to identify animals by the signs they leave behind.
BEAR AWARE – Learn what to look for and what to do if you encounter a bear in the wild.
BEAVER TALES – Explore the world of these semi-aquatic rodents that call Bays Mountain Park home.
BOBCAT TALES – Explore the mysteries of North America’s wildcat and how this adaptable predator inhabits various terrains.
BUTTERFLIES VS. MOTHS – Can you tell the difference between butterflies and moths? Learn how to identify these two insects.
CANOE/KAYAK TOUR – Come out and explore the reservoir in your own canoe or kayak! Limit of 20 watercraft. Cost is $10 per person; registration required by calling (423)229-9447.
DINING WITH THE WOLVES – See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal at this free program.
HABITAT TOUR – The Appalachians are home to many different animals. Park naturalists teach you these animals’ habits as you view them in our native animal habitats.
KAYAK LESSONS – Designed to help beginners establish a base set of skills and intermediate paddlers to gain confidence. Click here for more information.
NATURE CRAFTS – Discover how to turn natural items into great crafts while learning about nature. For all ages.
OH DEER! – Meet our resident white-tailed deer and learn what they eat, how they defend themselves and how they live almost everywhere.
PAINTING BY THE LAKE –Enjoy the tranquil beauty of Bays Mountain Park as you put your creative talents on canvas. $40 per person. Click here to learn more.
POND LIFE –Catch and observe critters that live in our lake and beaver pond.
RAPTOR TOUR –Learn how these high-flying carnivores use their keen eyesight and sharp talons to catch prey.
SNAKES ALIVE – Learn about the different species of snakes that call BMP and our surrounding region home.
SPIDERS, SPIDERS, EVERYWHERE! –Come learn about these eight-legged arthropods and why they’re not the pests so many think they are.
TURTLE TALK – Get to know these reptiles by seeing them up close and learn the secrets to their long lives.
TWILIGHT BARGE – Spend an evening on the lake enjoying the nocturnal sounds of the Park. Click here to learn more.
WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY –Learn about this clever, solitary hunter who inhabits a diverse range of ecosystems, including our region.
WILDFLOWER HIKES – Summer is filled with an array of wildflowers. Join a naturalist-led hike to see some fascinating plants. Click here to learn more.
WOLF HOWLING – See and hear the chilling chorus of a live wolf pack communicating by voice. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free program.
WONDER OF THE WOLVES – Learn about the the life history of gray wolves, their importance in the ecosystem, and their current status in North America along with personal information about the wolves of Bays Mountain Park.
Program Schedule
| Program | Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Signs | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | June 13 | August 13 July 8 | August 9 |
| Bear Aware | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | June 6, 18 | August 27 June 21, 27 | July 10, 17 |
| Beaver Tales | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | August 6 June 11, 16 | July 4, 18 | August 22 |
| Bobcat Tales | 3 p.m. | June 3, 14, 23 | July 19 | August 8, 13 |
| Butterflies vs. Moths | 3 p.m. | July 2, 12, 31 |
| Canoe/Kayak Tour | 6 p.m. | June 5, 19 | July 3, 17 | August 7, 21 |
| Dining with the Wolves | 2 p.m. | Most Tuesdays & Fridays |
| Habitat Tour | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | June 20 | August 15 June 9 | July 14, 29 | August 18, 28 |
| Kayak Lessons | 9 a.m. | June 21 | July 19 | August 16 |
| Nature Crafts | 10:30 a.m. | June 27 | July 4, 11, 18, 25 | August 1 |
| Oh Deer! | 3 p.m. | August 6, 14, 20 |
| Painting by the Lake | 9 a.m. | June 14 | July 12 | August 9 |
| Pond Life | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | August 22 June 12, 24 | July 9, 25 | August 30 |
| Raptor Tour | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | August 20 June 5, 18, 26 | July 7, 22 | August 7, 16 |
| Snakes Alive | 3 p.m. | June 10, 20 | July 1, 11, 24 | August 4, 12, 27 |
| Spiders, Spider, Everywhere! | 10: 30 a.m. 3 p.m. | July 30 June 28 | July 5, 15 |
| Twilight Barge | 7 p.m. | June 12, 26 | July 10, 24 | August 14, 28 |
| Turtle Talk | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | July 16 June 4, 25 | July 21 | August 2, 19, 26 |
| What Does the Fox Say? | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | August 29 June 2, 7, 19, 30 | July 16, 28 | August 5. 11, 23 |
| Wildflower Hikes | 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. | June 11 | July 2, 23 August 25 |
| Wolf Howling | 10 a.m. | Most Saturdays |
| Wonder of the Wolves | 3 p.m. | Most Saturdays |
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