Ages 6–12 | Get health and fire safety tips from a nurse and fire chief.
Thu, May 9 • 10:30a–11:30a • Five Forks, Meeting Rooms A–B

Ages 18+ | Greenville Technical College Professor Nathan Sasser demystifies the theory of knowledge.

May’s focus will be spring migrants. 

Conestee Nature Preserve is a birding hotspot in the Upstate! Our location and the diversity of habitats provide the perfect landing spot for lots of different bird species. This event is great for those who have never put on a pair of binoculars or for those just getting started with their birding journey.

During the workshop you will learn:

• How to use binoculars, which we will provide for every participant.
• The key characteristics to look for when trying to identify a bird.
• Scientific terminology that will help you when looking at field guides.
• Which apps and field guides we recommend.

Classes are designed to help students (ages 5-7) discover the fascinating world of animals. Classes combine a themed lesson with crafts, activities, trips into the zoo, and animal encounters in the classroom. Program length is 1.5 hours from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.

Prices

Member Price: $15 per class
Non-Member Price: $25 per class 

Know Before You Go!

Please send students to class with a water bottle and a snack that does not contain nut products.

Please dress students in weather appropriate attire with close-toed shoes. Classes will only be cancelled if the zoo is required to close to the public.

Shrink down to a bug’s size as we explore the marvelous world of insects!

Part 2 – We’ll depart from a different entrance & explore a different part of Conestee’s storied past!

“Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” – Edmund Burke

Ok, this hike is not that serious. But, we still think it’s great to learn where we’ve been and how we got here!

Haven’t you ever wondered what this CNP property looked like 100 years ago? Or what it was used for? Maybe you’ve been curious to learn more about the Reedy River, the dam and mills, and the storied pollution that occurred as a result of that industrialization? Join our staff to learn all you want to know and more!

You’ll leave this program with a better appreciation for the early development of Greenville, as well as the unique ecological resource that Conestee Nature Preserve now provides to both wildlife, and this community.

Would you like more information about the lions, the alligators or another one of our residents? Docents will be on hand in front of select exhibits throughout the zoo every Tuesday, September through May. Join us during these displayed times to speak with our knowledgeable staff about our animal ambassadors.

April 23, 2024-Flamingoes

April 30,2024-Alligator

May 7 ,2024-Barred Owl

May 14, 2024-Lions

May 21, 2024-Giraffes

May 28, 2024-Orangutans

Congratulation to the class of 2024 on your graduation from Converse University!

The 2024 Converse Commencement ceremony will be held on May 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM in Twichell Auditorium on the Campus of Converse University.

This is the ticketing site for qualified graduates for undergraduate degrees only.  (The Graduate degree Ceremony at 2 PM does not require ticketing.)  You will be asked to enter your student ID # after ordering your free tickets (up to 6) for admission to Twichell Auditorium for your family and friends.  Tickets must be sent to your email or as a text message to your phone.  There is no Will Call for these tickets.

Tickets may be ordered from May 14, 2024 at 11AM until Friday May 17, 2024 at 12 PM.

Please ask your family and friends to be in the auditorium and seated by 9:15 AM.  The graduates procession starts at 9:30 am, and no one will be admitted until the procession ends and all faculty and graduates are seated.

Classes are designed to inspire the next generation of zookeepers! Students ages 8 – 11 will experience what it is like to work at the zoo through games, activities, experiments, chats with zookeepers, and up-close animal encounters. Program length is 2 hours from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Prices:

Member Price: $20 per class

Non-member Price: $30 per class 

Know Before You Go!

• Please send students to class with a water bottle and a snack that does not contain nut products.
• Please dress students in weather appropriate attire with close-toed shoes.
• Classes will only be cancelled if the zoo is required to close to the public.

Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will investigate insects and learn what makes these animals so incredible.