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Parade of Raptors
Mar 4, 2023 thru Mar 31, 2023 - Wed-Sun 4:30 to 4:50pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our staff introduces these birds to you up close before bringing them in to their night-time shelter! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Butterflies On My Mind Craft
Apr 1, 2023 - 1pm to 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Step 1: Create a random blob of paint.
Step 2: Use your imagination and creativity to create your own one-of-a-kind, butterfly painting!
At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Animal Con Artists
Apr 1, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
April Fools! Is this animal a hungry predator, or the wings of a moth? Is it a wasp, or a striped fly? Come learn how these animal con-artists use camouflage and mimicry to fool humans and other animals! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Wild & Wooly: Sheep Shearing
Apr 1, 2023 - 10:30am to Noon
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
After a long year of growing their wool to keep warm in the winter, our sheep are ready for a haircut. Gary Lawson, a professional sheep shearer, will be here to demonstrate the age old skill of hand shearing. Come by and see our sheep in their new haircuts for the warmer months to come! We will also be demonstrating different tasks to take wool to usable yarn. Great spring day to learn a lot about wool. Gary will be shearing sheep into the afternoon. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Creep n' Crawl Nature Hike
Apr 2, 2023 - 1:30 to 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join a naturalist for a one-mile hike around the Nature Station to see what might be creeping or crawling in the path, under logs and rocks, or in the dirt. You'll learn why these creatures are uniquely important to the forest underground and how they do some of the most important dirty jobs around. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Turkey Playtime
Apr 2, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our turkeys! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Turtle Playtime
Apr 2, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Turtles are so cool! Some can live over 100 years, some can grow over 200 pounds, and some are even nocturnal! Join us to meet several turtles native to Land Between the Lakes and see what makes each one unique! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Try Dyeing or Die Trying
Apr 2, 2023 - 1pm to 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Life in the 1850s was pretty drab, but their clothing didn't have to be! Bright colors were fashionable for clothing and textiles and many of the colors they used were sourced from naturally occurring dyes. Come out to the Homeplace to learn how homesteaders would use the resources around them to add a bit of color to their wardrobes. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
River Monsters
Apr 3, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Who or what lurks beneath the waves? You'll learn about some of the largest turtles in Land Between the Lakes from the comforts of our indoor theater! Find out what makes these lake dwellers such good fishermen and how to identify them in the wild. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Let's Get Snappy
Apr 3, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Come face to face with some of the largest turtles in Land Between the Lakes - the Alligator Snapping Turtle and Common Snapping Turtle. Find out what makes these lake dwellers such good fishermen and how to identify them in the wild. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Life in a Log
Apr 4, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
What lives in a log? Let's find out! Join a naturalist to learn all about what critters live on the forest floor. You'll even crack open a log and see what may be hiding inside! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Lynx of the Lake
Apr 5, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Think bobcats only live in trees? Think again! Meet the feline that spends time patrolling the lakeshore for fish and other delicious finds. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Carp Catastrophe
Apr 5, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join a naturalist to play a fishy game about one of the most perilous invasive species there is. There may even be a... carp catastrophe! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Going NUTS!
Apr 6, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... squirrel? How much do you know about our most common squirrel, the flying squirrel? Come meet our tiny high-flyer up close, and see if YOU could survive as a squirrel! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Frog Oragami
Apr 7, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join a naturalist to learn how to make your very own jumping paper frog! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Goodies for Groundhog
Apr 8, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Watch Clover, Nature Station's resident groundhog, enjoy some of her favorite treats during chow time! While we enjoy watching her munch on lunch, we'll learn about groundhogs and how they survive as one of nature's best burrowers! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Moles, Voles and Others in Holes
Apr 8, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
What's burrowing under the surface of the earth? Join a naturalist in the comfort of our indoor theater to learn all about the creatures that dig tunnels, make dens, and call the subterranean home! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Spring Break: Where The Wild Things Are
Apr 1, 2023 thru Apr 8, 2023 - 10am to 5pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Hey parents and grandparents! Looking for fun activities to do during your children's Spring Break? Come down to the Nature Station and join us for a week's worth of wonderful programming! This spring, we're talking all about habitats. Learn about why animals use certain areas over others, what different habitats have to offer, traits and features that make it possible for animals to live where they do, and so much more! Plus, don't forget about our daily animal encounters at 3:30pm and Parade of Raptors at 4:30pm. Bring a picnic lunch, go for a nature hike while you’re here, and make a day of it! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Spring Break Week at the Homeplace
Apr 1, 2023 thru Apr 8, 2023 - 10am to 4pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Visit the Homeplace for your Spring Break adventures! Join us throughout the week as we demonstrate daily some of our favorite farm traditions including, blacksmithing, food, tools and crafts.
11am-1pm - Blacksmithing
It's Hammer time at the 1850's farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge.
11am-1pm - Bread and Butter
Food is fun and there is nothing more wonderful that the smell of bread and taste of homemade butter.
2 - 3pm - Woodworking
Wood is found all over the farm, from the benches in the breezeway, to the spoons in the kitchen they were all made on the farm, visit the Tool Barn to see the tools of the trade and what project we are working on now.
2 - 3pm Crafting on the Farm
Visit the Double Pen House and make your very own craft to take home.
At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Blacksmithing
Apr 1, 2023 thru Apr 8, 2023 - Daily 11am to 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
It's Hammer time at the 1850's farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Daily during Spring Break Week. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Bread & Butter
Apr 1, 2023 thru Apr 8, 2023 - Daily 11am to 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Food is fun and there is nothing more wonderful that the smell of bread and taste of homemade butter. Daily during Spring Break Week. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Crafting on the Farm
Apr 1, 2023 thru Apr 8, 2023 - Daily 2pm to 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Visit the Double Pen House and make your very own craft to take home. Daily during Spring Break Week. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Woodworking
Apr 1, 2023 thru Apr 8, 2023 - Daily 2pm to 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Wood is found all over the farm, from the benches in the breezeway, to the spoons in the kitchen they were all made on the farm, visit the Tool Barn to see the tools of the trade and what project we are working on now. Daily during Spring Break Week. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Those Sneaky Rabbits Are At It Again
Apr 8, 2023 - 10 to 11:30am
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Join us in a scavenger hunt. Look all around the farm and see what you can learn about rabbits! You might even figure out why it's some crazy bunny delivering the eggs and not our lovely chickens. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Hot Cross Buns
Apr 8, 2023 - 1pm to 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Break your fast and your diet at the Homeplace this Saturday with some sweet and spicy Hot Cross Buns! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Egg-speriments
Apr 9, 2023 - 1:30 to 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join us for an EGG-citing time! We'll explore the fascinating natural fortress that is the humble egg. We'll talk about a few different kinds of animal eggs, then we'll use household materials to design some ways to protect an egg from the dreaded gravity! After we've done some egg-celent science, we'll give a few Nature Station critters with a treat they'll be egg-static for! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Animal Egg Hunt
Apr 9, 2023 - 3:30 to 4:15pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
The Nature Station's animals are going on an egg hunt! Join our Sunday Funday program with a twist... it's sure to be egg-stra fun! We'll hide eggs in the enclosures of our animals and watch as they use their amazing sense of smell to search out the hidden eggs! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Bunny Playtime
Apr 9, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our resident rabbit! Watch as he reacts to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities! You'll even get to pet him and see how much he loves chin scritches! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Weaving
Apr 9, 2023 - Noon to 2pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Watch how early homesteaders turned a tangle of threads into lasting works of practical art. Bed coverlets, clothing, sacks, even wagon covers were created on the farm loom. Weavers became highly skilled, creating unique family patterns and museum quality pieces that have been handed down for generations. Come on out and learn how to weave hands on by adding a few threads to our community weaving project. You will be able to say you have helped make a piece of the Homeplace! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Master of Disguise
Apr 11, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Is it a moth or an owl? A caterpillar or snake? Come find out! Join us as we meet some of our resident tricksters and discuss how animals use mimicry in the wild to stay safe from predators or fool their prey. This is a homeschool feature program for Homeschool Month. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Vulture Culture
Apr 15, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up-close look at these birds that are crazy for carrion and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Spring Wild Edibles Hike
Apr 15, 2023 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Spring is an excellent time to learn more about wild edibles! Participants will have the chance to learn how to identify several common spring edibles on a one-mile guided hike. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Bobcat Boogie
Apr 16, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
You're not the only one who likes to have fun! Come meet Nature Station's resident wildcat Barkley! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and check out how our bobcat reacts when we give him a new toy to play with! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Wolf Playtime
Apr 16, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our wolves! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
The Ins and Outs of Cast Iron Cookware
Apr 15, 2023 thru Apr 16, 2023 - 10 to 11:30am
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Since their industrialization in the 1700s, cast iron skillets, pots, and Dutch ovens have become beloved pieces of Americana. When it comes to cast iron history, care, and use, the Homeplace has you covered. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Cooking with Cast Iron
Apr 15, 2023 thru Apr 16, 2023 - 11am to 12:30pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Since their industrialization in the 1700s, cast iron skillets, pots, and Dutch ovens have become beloved pieces of Americana. When it comes to cast iron history, care, and use, the Homeplace has you covered. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Wildflower Wonder
Apr 22, 2023 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Wildflowers are at their peak this time of year in LBL. Enjoy a 2-mile guided hike around Hematite Lake in search of wildflowers and wildlife. We will explore woods and marshes while discussing wildflower identification, and ecology. Meet at Hematite Lake Trailhead. Program free to LBL visitors. Wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Nature's Ninjas
Apr 22, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Did you know animals are the original ninjas? Come along as we meet some ninjas of the natural world! You'll learn ninja moves like the snapping turtle "sneak attack snap" and get to show off some ninja moves of your own! This program is a homeschool feature program for Homeschool Month. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Earth Day Sunset Kayak Trip - Honker Lake
Apr 22, 2023 - 5:30 to 8pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join us for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Lake Barkley's scenic bays. We will search the waters and shorelines for wildlife such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature's evening chorus comes to life.
$25 per person to use one of our kayaks; $20 per person if you bring your own kayak.
Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space - Registration and Full Deposit Required
Participants must be age 13 or above
Cost does not include Nature Station admission
Earth Day Seed Exchange
Apr 22, 2023 - 10 to 11:30am
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Come celebrate Earth Day with us at our annual seed exchange. Bring your veggie, fruit and gourd seeds to exchange with others. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Homeplace Tree Trek
Apr 22, 2023 - 12:30 to 2:00pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Welcome one and all to a big new adventure at the Homeplace! It's a trail tour featuring the trees common throughout the farm, and Land Between the Lakes. Come for the marvelous view of our champion oak, a peaceful walk along a scenic path, or just to brush up on your dendrology! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
PeeWee Predators
Apr 23, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Don't let their small stature fool you, these tiny predators are ferocious! From lightning-fast reflexes, to silent ninja-like movement, these tiny terrors are some of the most fearsome predators around. Come and meet some of our smallest native predators and learn how size isn't everything! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Turtle Playtime
Apr 23, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our turtles! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Seed Bombs Away!
Apr 23, 2023 - 10 to 11:30am
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
To prepare for our Earth Day seed giveaway, we're making native seed bombs. Visit today to learn how to make your own and where to get the best seeds for the project. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Picnic
Apr 23, 2023 - 10am to Noon
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Join us on the farm today for some Picnic Fun! I'll be doing my part by preparing some recipes in our kitchen, but today is really about spending time with the people you love, making new friends and enjoying the great outdoors. Pack your own picnic lunch, and head to the Homeplace for some old-fashioned fun! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
The Awesome Opossum
Apr 4, 2023 thru Apr 25, 2023 - Tuesdays 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Opossums sure are awesome! Join us as we meet Billie, our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these underrated marsupials patrolling your backyard! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Bites for Bobcat
Mar 4, 2023 thru Apr 26, 2023 - Wednesdays 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Meet Nature Station's resident wildcat! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and maybe even see Bobcat play with his food! He certainly gets excited about feeding time! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Dinnertime for Bald Eagles
Mar 4, 2023 thru Apr 27, 2023 - Thursdays 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Get an up-close look at Nature Station's resident bald eagles, Dohi and Taha as they enjoy their dinner. While they feast, you'll learn all about the bald eagles of LBL. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Red Wolf Treat Time
Mar 4, 2023 thru Apr 28, 2023 - Fridays 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, of course! Visit with our red wolves, one of the most endangered mammals in the United States and watch them "wolf" down a tasty treat. Find out how they became so endangered and what efforts biologists have made to try to save them from extinction At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Homeschool Day: The Wonders of Wildlife!
Apr 28, 2023 - 10am to 3pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Hey homeschoolers! Discover the wonders of wildlife as you explore through STEAM activities the ecology, biodiversity, and importance of our native wildlife. Hands-on activities, led by naturalists and wildlife experts will not only be fun, but will also enhance your students' knowledge and understanding of the natural world. All ages welcome. Full schedule will be available by April 1, 2023. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
The Buzz on Native Gardening
Apr 29, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Interested in planting your own native garden or attracting native bees, butterflies, or bluebirds? Join one of our naturalists on a walkthrough of the Nature Station's native gardens to learn some tricks of the trade and why native gardening is so important to local biodiversity. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Animal Avengers
Apr 29, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Move over, Captain America and Ironman! We have our own superheroes that we would love to teach you about. Come join one of our naturalists as they highlight a few animal avengers that call the Nature Station home! Learn about the powers of these animals, the adaptations in their arsenal, and why they are so important to the world around them. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Weaving
Apr 29, 2023 - Noon to 2pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Watch how early homesteaders turned a tangle of threads into lasting works of practical art. Bed coverlets, clothing, sacks, even wagon covers were created on the farm loom. Weavers became highly skilled, creating unique family patterns and museum quality pieces that have been handed down for generations. Come on out and learn how to weave hands on by adding a few threads to our community weaving project. You will be able to say you have helped make a piece of the Homeplace! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Totally Turtles!
Apr 10, 2023 thru Apr 30, 2023 - Mondays 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
It's time for the ultimate showdown! Are you a dog or cat person? Will you pick a side? Join a naturalist and learn the amazing capabilities of each species that make them amazing predators. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Incredible Insects
Apr 30, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Did you know that a cockroach can live for three weeks without its head? Insects possess some incredible and interesting survival skills! Crawl on into the Nature Station to learn more about the fascinating world of insects and meet some live examples up close. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Groundhog Playtime
Apr 30, 2023 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our groundhog! Watch as she reacts to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Goodnight, Farm!
Mar 7, 2023 thru Apr 30, 2023 - Daily 4:00pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
We start our evening chores with the adorable Parade of Chickens, featuring our beloved Scissors the Hen. It's a Homeplace Tradition! Then we say goodnight to the young whippersnappers on the farm, our pigs. Finally, you can help us herd our sheep to the front of the farm... well actually, they already know the way. It's a sheep's world, and we're just living in it. Get up close and personal with the real stars of the farm, our ANIMALS! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
EXPLORE
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Have you ever wondered how our modern spacecraft can navigate quickly and accurately to Earth orbit and beyond? Find out in EXPLORE, the lavish 2017 full dome production from Creative Planet. It's the story of humanity's fascination with the stars - from ancient stargazers and astrologers to the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler. Today's explorers depend on Kepler's genius for their work in space. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.
Hot & Energetic Universe
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
This exciting documentary-style show features the use of immersive visualizations and real images to present the amazing achievements of modern astronomy, advanced terrestrial and orbital observatories, the basic principles of electromagnetic radiation and the natural phenomena related to the high energy astrophysics. These dynamic areas of study play a key role in the important work required to understand our universe. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.
From Earth to the Universe
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
This is staff favorite. Very broad in scope, the show begins with some brief history of how we have progressed in our understanding of the universe. In the past one hundred years we have grown exponentially and with the aid of the tech industry we are now able to observe aspects of the universe for the first time. Next, we enjoy a nice trip through the solar system - and beyond. We have lots of enthusiasm for the deep space concepts and many of our visitors and patrons agree. Deep space is infinitely interesting. With stunning visuals and a top-notch narration, it is easy to see why this show quickly became a favorite. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.
Firefall
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Some of this debris collides with the Earth daily and is harmless. Some of the other objects may also collide with us, but we surely hope not. But we know it has happened before as you will learn in the show. Dedicated nightly searches are carried out around the globe using the most sophisticated instruments and computer software to detect Near Earth Objects (NEOs). A collision with a large comet or asteroid has the potential to destroy an entire civilization and change the course of history. Just ask the dinosaurs. Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.
Earth, Moon & Sun
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center created Earth, Moon & Sun to help children explore the relationship between our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. Children are helped in their exploration by Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Native American stories woven throughout the show illustrate how we have long sought to understand our planet and the skies above us. In this show, Coyote proves to be an amusing guide because he has so many misconceptions about space. Coyote's confusion brings scientific facts to light and helps students think about how Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system. Students learn why the Sun rises and sets and the basics of fusion and solar energy. They examine the Moon's orbit, craters, phases, and eclipses. The show also describes past and future space travel to our Moon and beyond. Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.
Traveling With Light
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Traveling with Light presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. The Sun is the closest star to Earth and generates the energy that provides the light and heat necessary for life. Nevertheless, the Sun is not the only source of natural light. Fire has accompanied the Earth since its inception and has played a very important role in the evolution of the human being, so much so that its discovery by primitive societies changed their way of life. Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.
Discover the Stars
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
On a clear, dark night, most of us, at one time or another, have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.
Laser Legends of the Night Sky
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Children and adults will enjoy this animated laser show where Aesop the owl will lead you on a light-hearted look at the Greek mythology associated with some of the constellations. This includes the stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus; the beautiful princess Andromeda; Cetus, the terrible sea monster, Scorpio the scorpion; and Orion the hunter. A non-laser full-dome version of this show is also available. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.
Habitat Earth
Mar 1, 2023 thru May 31, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Living networks connect and support life forms large and small - from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. In the California Academy of Sciences' latest original planetarium show, Habitat Earth, discover what it means to live in today's connected world. Through stunning visualizations of the natural world, dive below the ocean's surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in kelp forest ecosystems, travel beneath the forest floor to see how Earth's tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive, and journey to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.