Enjoy mid-October activities at Pipestem Resort October 17 – 22, 2023. If you can’t attend activity, be sure to stop by the Nature Center from 11:00am – 5:00pm daily to see our exhibits, to ask questions about Pipestem and the area, or to see birds that may be in the viewing area when you visit.

TUESDAY, October 17, 2023

10:00 am- Barney Law Orchard Walk
Join us at the Nature Center for a nearby walk to the homesite and orchard of former park resident, Barney Law.

2:00 pm- Turtle Game *YPP
Meet in the front yard of the Nature Center to learn about turtles while we play an outdoor game. (self paced)

WEDNESDAY, October 18, 2023

5:00 pm- Bird Bingo *YPP
Come by the Activity Shelter at the Nature Center for a few rounds of Bird Bingo and
learn some interesting bird facts. (45 minutes)

THURSDAY, October 19, 2023

10:30 am- It’s For the Birds *YPP
Meet staff inside the Nature Center for a conversation on our bird feeding space, birding apps commonly used, and common bird feeder birds. Enjoy the center or stick close to our bird watching area for some relaxing birding. Birds viewed during this activity will be submitted to ebird.org as a citizen science opportunity. (30min)

5:00 pm- An Extraordinary Ordinary Moth
Meet in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to hear a storybook story about a moth. Then color a picture of a moth any color you want. A great activity for kids or adults who love moths. YPP

FRIDAY, October 20, 2023

5:00 pm- Wildlife Game *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center for a quiz game about North American wildlife. (30 min)

6:30 pm- Campfire Time! *YPP
Meet at the fire ring behind the Campground store to learn how to make char cloth, a fire-starting assistance, and make fire using this primitive fire starter. We will also roast some marshmallows. Bring a camping chair if you have one. (1 hour)

Live Music! on the Patio at the Black Bear Lounge
Featuring Corey Lee McQuade
(in case of inclement weather the show will be moved inside.)

SATURDAY, October 21, 2023

1:00 pm- Pipestem Heritage *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center for an in depth tour of our heritage structures and to see pictures from the past taken in our own park. If you treasure family stories, this is a lovely program to attend.

3:00 pm- Nature Hunt *YPP
Meet at the Nature Center. We will hand out a list of objects to look for in Nature. Once you
find them, you receive a prize! (30 minutes)

6:00 pm- Beginner Archery *YPP
Meet at the Campground store to practice your archery skills. (1 hour)

SUNDAY, October 22, 2023

8:30 am- Church Service
Meet us at the Amphitheater for Sunday service.

10:00 am- Tower Walk
Meet in the parking lot of the Bolar Observation Tower located near the main entrance of the park for a short, but steep hike to one of the best views in the park.

Young People for Parks
YPP is an environmental education program for children ages 6-16. To complete the program, participants attend three specified activities during their stay. These programs are indicated by *YPP. For more information visit the Nature Center.

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