Spring Wildflower Hike – Laurel Run

Join us for a guided Spring Wildflower Hike in the western side of Bays Mountain Park – Laurel Run! Observe as the forest floor comes alive with color. Discover delicate trilliums, […]

Scroll Bracelet Workshop: Intro to Cold Forging Techniques

The Inventor Center

Come create your own customized scroll bracelet—perfect for beginners and fun for everyone! Learn the fundamentals of cold forging by creating a handcrafted brass scroll bracelet. In this workshop, participants […]

Wolk Keeper Talk

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Pre-registration is not required.

“Appalachian Skies”

“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and […]

SunWatch

This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday and Sunday at 3 – 3:30 p.m. in March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! […]

Bobcat Keeper Talk

Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

Raptor Tour

Meet with one of our Naturalist Interns or Staff and walk around the Raptor Center with us. Hear some interesting facts and stories about these amazing animals!