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• Daily Nature Programs in Summer
• Owls Added to Naturalist Program
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Naturalists Offer Daily Nature Programs During Summer

The Grandfather Mountain naturalists present a special nature program each day in the summer.

"The goal is to continue our interpretation of the mountain for the general public," said Naturalist Jesse Pope. "Our desire is to enhance our guests’ visit to Grandfather Mountain by letting them know more about what is out there, and maybe increase their appreciation of the natural world."

The naturalists get very excited by the opportunity to help guests learn about Grandfather Mountain, and their enthusiasm is reflected in the broad range of topics they are prepared to talk about. Some of the programs they will offer include:

• nature walks,
• wildflower walks,
• history talks,
• interaction with live owls,
• talks on forest composition,
• nature near the Swinging Bridge,
• and animal workshops on butterflies, salamanders, and each of the animals that reside in Grandfather’s animal habitats.

The naturalist programs are a regular part of the daily schedule from June through August. The programs are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. (times may vary on occasion) and are included in the price of admission. Although the topics will be different from day to day, each presentation will last approximately one hour.

To learn what the topic of the day will be along with where and when the naturalists’ presentation will start, check the sign boards posted inside the building at the Entrance gate and in the lobby of the Nature Museum.

“We really hope that participating in one of our programs will make the visit to Grandfather Mountain more fun and memorable for our guests,” said Pope. “We’re all about helping guests find their own perfect adventure.”

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