Attend one of our Daily Programs in April-October presented by our animal habitat curators and park educators. These fascinating interpretive programs throughout the park are included in your admission ticket. See our current list of programs.
This event is now sold out. Please email media@grandfather.com to be placed on a waiting list. In your email, please note the quantity and type of passes you are interested in. This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s […]
Join us to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park's wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants. Millie the Bear, the mountain's mascot, will make special appearances throughout the day. Events begin at […]
Join John Caveny, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Director of Conservation and Education, as we explore, examine and discuss one of the most endangered forest types in the United States, the Spruce-Fir Forest. During this field course, participants will explore off the beaten path to find some of the largest Red Spruce trees on the […]
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Staff joins N.C. State Parks and other conservation agencies to survey the unique ecology found on the mountain. A BioBlitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. Park guests are invited to join us for a special day of […]
NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. Registration for this event is full. Please email judi@grandfather.com to be placed on a waiting list. Hosted by Lauren Farrell and Erin Smith, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Interpretation and Education staff, Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education […]
Samantha Brown is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality and travel expert. A speaker in our Grandfather Presents series, Samantha started her TV career at the Travel Channel where for over 15 years she created many iconic travel series, including "Great Hotels," "Passport to Europe," "Great Weekends" and "Samantha Brown's Asia." Over the last 20 […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 8 PM. In-park transportation is provided. Next stop is atop Grandfather Mountain and […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 8 PM. In-park transportation is provided. Next stop is atop Grandfather Mountain and […]
Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing two to 2.5 hour stroll through the forest at our stunning Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature […]
NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. The mission of Leave No Trace is to use the power of science, education, and stewardship to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet. Participants of this two-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course learn the essential skills, ethics, […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 8 PM. In-park transportation is provided. Next stop is atop Grandfather Mountain and our world-famous […]
Most of us struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. I used to struggle with all three at the same time! In this course, I’ll share tools, tips and techniques that I used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Though designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills […]
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests will see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. Visitors can enjoy watching demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Included with admission.
NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. The focus of this 10-hour Methods of Teaching Environmental Education workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary environmental education teaching methods. Participants will learn about […]