Junior Naturalist Day

Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome! Events are included with admission. We recommend that those planning to attend purchase their tickets to the park online in advance here.

In honor of Grandfather Mountain’s Hawk Watch during the month of September, the planned activities for this day are bird-themed.

Schedule:

10 – 11 a.m.: Bird Olympics at the Pollinator Garden (Behind the Wilson Center)
Test your abilities against the natural abilities of the world’s diverse bird species!
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Nature Journaling at the Wilson Center Deck*
Learn how to start your own nature journal by observing some of the birds that visit Grandfather Mountain’s bird feeders!
12 – 1 p.m.: Jr. Hawk Watch next to the Mile High Swinging Bridge*
Borrow a pair of binoculars, grab a booklet and join our naturalists in observing the migrating birds of prey!
1 – 3 p.m.: Crafts outside of the Classroom in the Clouds at the Wilson Center*
Create your own bird work of art!
2 – 3 p.m.: Jr. Hawk Watch next to the Mile High Swinging Bridge*
Borrow a pair of binoculars, grab a booklet and join our naturalists in observing the migrating birds of prey!

 (*Note: There is a limited number of supplies for these activities.)

Grandfather Mountain’s daily program schedule will also be in full swing! Find more details about these daily programs here.