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.
BEAR AWARE – Learn what to look for and what to do if you encounter a bear in the wild.
BEAVER TAILS – Explore the world of these semi-aquatic rodents that call BMP home.
DINING WITH THE WOLVES – See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free program.
GIVE A HOOT? – Step into the world of this mostly nocturnal creature and learn about the specific species found at Bays Mountain.
GOING BATTY – Discover one of the world’s most misunderstood animals that ranks among the most beneficial–the bat!
HABITAT TOUR – The Appalachian Mountains are home to a variety of animals. Discover their unique habitats as you view them with a park guide.
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS – Learn the different nature shifts of animals and how they adapt.
SCOOP ON POOP – Can you identify a wild animal by the droppings it leaves behind? Join us to learn how.
SNAKES ALIVE – Learn about the different species of snakes that call BMP and our surrounding region home.
SURVIVAL SERIES – Learn the essentials of the great outdoors! February’s series includes programs about hiking with dogs, emergency shelters, trail etiquette, and winter survival.
TOUCH TABLE – Can you tell the difference between these two insects? Learn how to identify them.
WINTER HIBERNATORS – Snap out of your winter slumber and come learn about the hibernators at Bays Mountain Park.
WINTER TREES – Listen to the story of the trees at Bays Mountain and how they adapt to winter weather.
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.
WOLF HOWLING – See and hear the chilling chorus of a live wolf pack communicating by voice. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free program.
Program Schedule
| Program | Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Aware | 3 p.m. | Feb. 3, 14, 25 |
| Beaver Tails | 3 p.m. | Feb. 10, 13, 27 |
| Dining with the Wolves | 2 p.m. | Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 |
| Give a Hoot? | 3 p.m. | Feb. 18 |
| Going Batty | 3 p.m. | Feb. 7 |
| Habitat Tour | 3 p.m. | Feb. 8, 21, 24 |
| Nocturnal Animals | 1 p.m. 3 p.m. | Feb. 3 Feb. 15 |
| Scoop on Poop | 3 p.m. | Feb. 4 |
| Snakes Alive | 1 p.m. 3 p.m. | Feb. 10, 17 Feb. 12, 22, 28 |
| Survival Series | 1 p.m. | Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 |
| Touch Table | 3 p.m. | Feb. 24 Feb. 11 |
| Winter Hibernators | 3 p.m. | Feb. 17, 20 |
| Winter Trees | 1 p.m. 3 p.m. | Feb. 1, 6, 26 |
| Wonder of the Wolves | 3 p.m. | Feb. 2, 5, 9, 16, 19, 23 |
| Wolf Howling | 10 a.m. | Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 |
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