Nature Programs and Schedule
The following is an easy way to determine when each nature program is offered.
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.
CANOE/KAYAK TOUR – Easily one of the most enjoyable ways to enjoy Bays Mountain’s Lake. Limit 20 watercraft. Reservations call 229-9447.
DINING WITH WOLVES – See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free program.
HABITAT TOUR: NATIVE WOODLAND ANIMALS – The Appalachian Mountains are home to Bobcats, Deer, Otters, Raccoons, and birds of prey. Park Naturalists help you discover the unique habits of these animals, as you view them in our Native Animal Habitats.
KIDS TO PARKS DAY – Join us for Kids to Parks Day on May 19th! This national event encourages kids to become more aware of their local parks. Held from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., the event highlights programs offered at the Park. Extra programs include a touch table from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in front of the Nature Center and a scavenger hunt from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in front of the Farmstead Museum. Normal program fees apply.
RAPTOR TOUR – Enjoy a naturalist led tour of our raptor habitats and get introduced to our resident birds of prey.
SALAMANDER CRAWL – Get your hands dirty learning about these sensitive critters and their locations. No flip-flops or open-toe shoes allowed due. Limited to 15 guests due to location and safety of the group.
TWILIGHT BARGE RIDE – Spend a late evening on the lake being serenaded by the park’s creatures of the twilight while enjoying beautiful summer lakeside scenery. Reservations call 229-9447.
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.
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 | May |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Howling | 10 a.m. | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| Wolf Howling | 6:30 p.m. | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Dining With The Wolves | 2 p.m. | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
| The Wonder of Wolves | 3 p.m. | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| Salamander Crawl | 1 p.m. | 12 |
| Twilight Barge Ride | 7:30 p.m. | 23 |
| Canoe/Kayak Tour | 6 p.m. | 16 |
| Kids to Parks Day | 11 a.m. | 19 |
| What Does the Fox Say? | 3 p.m. | 13 |
| Habitat Tour: Native Woodland Animals | 3 p.m. | 20 |
| Raptor Tour | 3 p.m. | 27 |
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