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.
Junior Naturalist Day Schedule:
When you arrive, stop by the welcome table in the Wilson Center lobby to pick up a career passport for the event! When you complete your passport, go to the Wilson Center welcome table or gift shop to receive your special Junior Naturalist button!
10 – 11 a.m.: Ornithology tables – Learn about scientists who study birds. (outside Yonni’s Clubhouse)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Photo booth – Take pictures dressed up as your favorite naturalist career. (Yonni’s Clubhouse)
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Meteorology tables – Learn about scientists who study weather and climate. (outside Yonni’s Clubhouse)
12 – 1 p.m.: Paleontology tables – Learn about scientists who study prehistoric life on earth. (outside Yonni’s Clubhouse)
12:30 p.m.: Eagle Talk – Hear from the park’s animal keepers about caring for the resident bald eagles. (Animal Habitats)
1 p.m.: Peaks and Profiles – This daily program will teach participants about the mountain’s unique weather, climate, flora and fauna. (Mile High Swinging Bridge)
1 – 2 p.m.: Entomology tables – Learn about scientists who study insects. (outside Yonni’s Clubhouse)
2 – 3 p.m.: Zoology tables and Creepy Critters – Learn about scientists who study animals. (outside Yonni’s Clubhouse)
3 p.m.: Herpetology tables – Learn about scientists who study amphibians. To celebrate the opening of Yonni’s Clubhouse earlier this year, naturalists will lead a salamander hunt. (outside Yonni’s Clubhouse)
3 p.m.: Peaks and Profiles – This daily program will teach participants about the mountain’s unique weather, climate, flora and fauna. (Mile High Swinging Bridge)
Guests will also be able to meet some critters up close and personal around the Wilson Center!
Grandfather Mountain’s daily program schedule will also be in full swing! Find more details about these daily programs here.
