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 below. For program times, please visit our interactive calendar here.
Programs - Year Round
- Habitat Tour
- The Appalachian Mountains are home to bobcats, deer, red fox and birds of prey. A park naturalist will help you discover the unique habitats of these animals, as you view them in our native animal habitats.
- Oh, Deer!
- Meet our resident white tail deer and discover what they eat, how they defend themselves and why they live almost everywhere.
- Beaver Tales
- Explore the world of these semi-aquatic rodents that call BMP home during a hike along Lakeside Trail. The hike is a half mile in length.
- Bobcat Tales
- Explore the mysteries of North American’s wild cat and how this adaptable predator inhabits various terrains.
- Animal Signs
- Learn how to identify an animal by the signs they leave behind.
- Dining with the Wolves
- See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Free.
- 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.
- A Bone to Pick
- What can an animal’s skull tell us? Find out the answer to this question and more during this program.
- I.D. That Bark
- Learn how to identify a tree using the bark and its leaves.
- Coyote Friendly Communities
- As coyotes expand their range into areas where wolves once lived and urban sprawl encroaches into wildlife habitat, human-coyote encounters are increasing. Listen to how coyotes are important to the ecosystem and how to coexist with such animals.
- Wonder of Wolves
- Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as park staff/volunteers talk about the park’s wolf pack. Interesting facts will be shared about wolf socialization and behaviors.
Programs - Spring / Summer / Fall
Programs - Spring / Fall
Programs - Spring
Programs - Spring / Summer
Programs - Winter
Links to Bays Mountain Nature YouTube Videos
Bays Mountain has prepared some special, instructional videos regarding nature on YouTube. They cover many topics and are great for learning about the Park’s special natural resources.
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