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.
BIRD BOX WORKSHOP – Nesting season is here! Help a bird out by building a birdhouse. 15 spots per workshop. Cost is $22 per bluebird house (3/3) and $15 per wren house (3/10). Please call to pre-register.
BIRD FRIEND OR FOE – Discover how simple items around your home may or may not be a danger to birds.
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.
EGG DYEING –Help color a healthy, tasty treat for our wolves.
EGG IDENTIFICATION – Find out how to tell the difference between bird eggs.
FROG FORAY – Spend an evening around the reservoir listening to a variety of frog and toad calls.
LOCAL MAMMALS – Spend time with a naturalist learning about different local mammals and their diet.
RAPTOR TOUR – Learn how these high-flying carnivores use their keen eyesight and talons to catch prey.
RASCALLY RABIT – Learn about common rabbits in our area.
SNAKES ALIVE – Learn about the different species of snakes that call BMP and our surrounding region home.
SPRING BREAK SESSIONS – Join us for extra nature programs the week of spring break including Map & Compass, Animal Signs and Snake Touch Table.
STORY TIME WITH A RANGER – Enjoy an hour filled with a nature-themed story and a craft.
TWILIGHT BARGE – Spend an evening on the lake enjoying the nocturnal sounds of the Park.
WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY –Learn about this clever, solitary hunter who inhabits a diverse range of ecosystems, including our region.
WILDFLOWER HIKES –Enjoy the bright colors of spring viewing wildflowers while hiking with a naturalist.
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 | 1 p.m. | March 1 |
| Bear Aware | 3 p.m. | April 3 |
| Bird Box Workshop | 3 p.m. | March 3, 10 |
| Bird Friend or Foe | 11:30 a.m. | April 20 |
| Canoe/Kayak Tour | 6 p.m. | April 17 |
| Dining with the Wolves | 2 p.m. | Most Tuesdays & Fridays |
| Egg Dyeing | 11:30 a.m. | April 27 |
| Egg Identification | 11:30 a.m. | April 6, 27 |
| Frog Foray | 6:30 p.m. | March 7, 26 April 4, 18 |
| Local Mammals | 1 p.m. | May 27 |
| Raptor Tour | 3 p.m. | April 7 |
| Rascally Rabbit | 11:30 a.m. | April 13 |
| Snakes Alive | 3 p.m. | April 28 |
| Spring Break Sessions | 1 p.m. | March 26, 27, 28 & 29 |
| Story Time with a Ranger | 10:30 a.m. | March 13 April 10 May 8 |
| Twilight Barge | 7 p.m. | April 24 May 22 |
| What Does the Fox Say | 3 p.m. | April 21 |
| Wildflower Hikes | 10 a.m. | BMP: March 29 | April 8, 22 & 29 Laurel Run: April 5, 12 & 29 |
| Wolf Howling | 10 a.m. | Most Saturdays |
| Wonder of the Wolves | 3 p.m. | Most Saturdays |
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