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Hoot-enanny
Sep 30, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
The True Kentucky Wildcats
Sep 30, 2023 - 3:30p - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Meet Kentucky's true wildcat, the bobcat! Join our resident bobcat for his afternoon snack as we discover more about this elusive feline. Did you know that about 200 bobcats live right here in Land Between the Lakes? Find out how these masters of stealth survive so well without being seen. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Tree-mendous Hike
Sep 30, 2023 - 11am - 12:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Land Between the Lakes has a large diversity of trees! Learn some simple tips and techniques on how to identify the trees in your own backyard while you join a naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike. Program free to LBL visitors and meets in front of Nature Station. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Making Soap Demonstration
Sep 30, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
In the 1850s, they would make their own soap regularly in order to keep their dishes - and themselves, of course! - clean. Come join us today while we make some lye soap out on the farm. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Doll Making Demonstration
Oct 1, 2023 - 1pm - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Come on out and learn how kids in the 1850s made dolls. We'll have yarn and corn husks available for those who want to make their own. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Native Wood Workshop
Oct 1, 2023 - 11am - Noon
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Walnut Dye
Oct 7, 2023 - 11am - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
The Black Walnut is a plant with a variety of uses. Not only can they be eaten, they can also be used to make a potent permanent dye! Join us as we take the fall walnuts and turn them into a dark liquid that can be used to dye fabric and used as ink for writing and painting. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Wolf Week at the Nature Station
Oct 1, 2023 thru Oct 7, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Enjoy daily programs and special features during Wolf Week at Woodlands Nature Station! Some of our normal daily programs that are features on this calendar are changing for this special week. Here are some of the highlights during Wolf Week:
Monday-Friday at 1:30: Treat Time for Red Wolves
Monday at 2:30: Pupply Plah-doh
Tuesday at 2:30: Wolf Origami
Wednesday at 3:00: Wild World of Wolves
Thursday at 3:30: Eat, Prey, Love
Friday at 3:00: Canine Crash Course
And then on Saturday, enjoy these special programs:
All Day - Scavenger Hunt
10:00 - Skins & Skulls
1:00 - Animal Track Kid's Craft
1:30 - Treat Time for Red Wolves
2:30 - The Squawking Squirrel Story Hour
3:30 - Top Dog
At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Mis-Staken Identity
Oct 8, 2023 - 11:30am - Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Have you ever seen a snake? Now's your chance! Meet our resident snakes as we learn the different types of snakes, we have here in LBL! You'll get to learn how to identify a venomous snake and discover what role they play in the ecosystem. We'll also discuss how to be safe around venomous and nonvenomous snakes when we're outside! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Campground Critters
Oct 8, 2023 - 2:30pm - 3pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Fall is a great time for camping. Meet up close, some frequent visitors to your campsite and their special role in Land Between the Lakes. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Bobcat
Oct 8, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bobcat! 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. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Cooking on the Wood Stove Demonstration
Oct 8, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Visitors to the homeplace love to talk about their memories of wood cook-stoves and the old cast iron skillets that have been passed down through the generations. Come and experience traditional cooking methods and learn how to take care of Granny's skillet for the next generation. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Cooperating Buckets
Oct 7, 2023 thru Oct 8, 2023 - 1pm - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Did you know that an apprenticeship to become a cooper would take seven years? Oftentimes, farmers would seek out the help of a skilled cooper for barrels and buckets, but today, we're going to give it a shot for ourselves. Come on out and join me while I work on making a new bucket for the farm! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Red Wolf Treat Time
Oct 8, 2023 thru Oct 9, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
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.
Fears and Phobias
Oct 13, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Conquer your fears as we dispel many of the myths and misconceptions that surround many of the misunderstood critters in LBL like snakes, spiders, and coyotes. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Nocturnal Nature
Oct 14, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
How do owls find their way in the dark? How do bats catch bugs? Join us as we explore natures nightlife, discussing some of the nocturnal critters around the world and meeting one of our own nocturnal animals. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Spidey Sense
Oct 14, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Fall is filled with spiders! Argiope, orb weavers, daddy long legs, trap doors and more are trying to finish the long year and setting up for the next. Discover the spiders around you and how to identify them! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Apple Fest
Oct 14, 2023 - 11am - 4pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Come join us at the homeplace as we celebrate fall with our Apple Festival. From making apple butter to carving apple faces, we will do all things Apples. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Tree-mendous Hike
Oct 14, 2023 - 11am - 12:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Land Between the Lakes has a large diversity of trees! Learn some simple tips and techniques on how to identify the trees in your own backyard while you join a naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike. Program free to LBL visitors and meets in front of Nature Station. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Wildcat
Oct 15, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bobcat! 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! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Snake, Rattle & Roll
Oct 15, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Have you ever touched a live snake? Here's your chance! Meet several of our resident snakes as we learn how these unusual creatures survive. We'll also discuss how to be safe around snakes when we're outside. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Quilting Demonstration
Oct 15, 2023 - 1:00p - 3:00p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Beautiful, artistic, and practical, quilts are a highly prized part of our farm. Come share your memories of quilting, whether recent or ancestral, and see how quilting was done by hand in the 1850s. Our quilting program will have historical and hands-on elements combining the history of quilting with the steps in quilt making. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Camping in the 1850s
Oct 15, 2023 - 12:30p - 3:00p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Believe it or not, recreational camping started in the early 1800s. Come and see how the pioneers set up and used their campsite. Learn about the history behind one of America's favorite pursuits- escaping the city! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Spinning Wool Into Yarn
Oct 21, 2023 - 1pm - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Every hand is needed to help with picking, scouring and carding our wool fleeces. Then sit by the spinning wheel as it turns, turns, turns, and watch the spinner turn curly fleece into yarn. . At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
A Hogwart's Howl-o-ween!
Oct 21, 2023 - 10am - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
$9 ages 18+, $7 ages 5-17, 4 and under free. Includes same day NS admission.
Calling all students! It's time for the Hogwarts House Cup Challenge! Win points for your House by coming dressed in your House Colors, completing wizarding world activities, attending classes, asking questions about our fantastic creatures, completing magical crafts, and various other challenges. At the end of the day, all the points will be tallied, and we will announce this year's winners of the House Cup Challenge!
Please join us in this Harry Potter-themed, non-scary Halloween program. Costumes are encouraged, particularly your favorite house colors!
For the safety of our animals and your family, please leave your pets at home.
A detailed list of the day's events will be available by October 1, 2023.
At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree
Oct 22, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Happy Halloween to the Nature Station's animals! Jack-o-lanterns make great containers to stuff with festive feasts for our critters. Help us prepare some super snacks for the wolves, vultures, and more. Then watch as the animals try to figure out how to open their pumpkin presents and chow down! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Owls Up Close
Oct 22, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal hunters - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Quilting Demonstration
Oct 22, 2023 - 1:00p - 3:00p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Beautiful, artistic, and practical, quilts are a highly prized part of our farm. Come share your memories of quilting, whether recent or ancestral, and see how quilting was done by hand in the 1850s. Our quilting program will have historical and hands-on elements combining the history of quilting with the steps in quilt making. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Oct 21, 2023 thru Oct 22, 2023 - 11am - 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
It's hammer time at the 1850s farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools. . At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Mother Nature's Monster
Oct 28, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Discover the legend behind some of Hollywood's most famous monsters, then learn how Hollywood sometimes uses Mother Nature's real creatures. We will talk about real zombies, vampires, and aliens that haunt our woods. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
I Wish I Were A Werewolf
Oct 28, 2023 - 1:30p - 2:30p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
You don't need a full moon to learn about the legend of the werewolf and how it relates to real wolves. We will take a fun, non-scary look at werewolves through pop culture and history. Then, transform into a wolf by getting your face painted after the program! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
The "Spooky" Safari
Oct 28, 2023 - 11:30 - Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Let's take a tour of the backyard and learn the spooky sounds, superstitions, and stories of the animals in the backyard. We will find out the truth behind the myth, as we get a closer look at these amazing creatures. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Wolf Playtime
Oct 29, 2023 - 3:30pm - 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.
Bat Attitudes
Oct 29, 2023 - 1:30 - 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
What do you know about bats? Do bats actually drink blood? Can bats get caught in a human's hair? Join us for this fun and interactive program where we debunk some common myths of bats, and even learn how bats help us humans. Then, follow us outside and we will see if we can have a chat with our very own backyard bats! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Halloween Quilting Bee
Oct 28, 2023 thru Oct 29, 2023 - 10:00a - 1:00p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Come out and join us for our Halloween Quilting Bee! Learn the basics of quilting via our graveyard quilt, a popular method of remembering loved ones after they had died. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
The Awesome Opossum
Sep 11, 2023 thru Oct 30, 2023 - Mondays 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.
Going Nuts!
Nov 4, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
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.
Wild Edibles Hike
Nov 4, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
People have enjoyed nature's bounty for centuries and here in western Kentucky, our forests produce many treats! We'll go for a 1-mile hike to learn how to identify these items as they grow in the wild! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Duck, Duck... Chicken!
Nov 4, 2023 - 11am - Noon
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Come out and meet the best television an 1850s farm has to offer: our Cayuga Ducks and Dominique Chickens! We'll discuss their purpose on the farm, toss them a few treats, and learn a bit of American history through these beautiful and entertaining heritage breed birds. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Deer
Nov 5, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Let's take a closer look at our deer at the Nature Station, as we give a special treat for the evening. Learn about their lives in Land Between the Lakes. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Smoking Meats Demonstration
Nov 4, 2023 thru Nov 5, 2023 - 11am - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Without refrigeration, there aren't many ways to preserve a large amount of meat. Salt and Smoke are our methods of choice on the farm. So come take in the sights, scents, and sounds of the smokehouse! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Weather or Not
Nov 5, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Discover some of the tips and techniques in reading nature to predict the weather, what works and what does not? We will try some fun interactive experiments to see if it is true! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Dyeing Yard Demonstration
Nov 5, 2023 - 10:30a - Noon
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Come out and join us for our Halloween Quilting Bee! Learn the basics of quilting via our graveyard quilt, a popular method of remembering loved ones after they had died. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Nov 11, 2023 - 11am - 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
It's hammer time at the 1850s farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools. . At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Leatherworking Demonstration
Nov 11, 2023 - 1pm - 2pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
In the 1850s, leather was a staple good that was used to make sturdy shoes, saddles, bags, and even hinges on your windows in a pinch. Although leather can last a very long time, it still occasionally needs to be replaced, maintained, repaired - or even turned into something to sell. Come out and learn about leatherworking here on the farm. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Planetology Day at the Nature Station
Nov 11, 2023 - 10am - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Many programs are scheduled for Paleontology Day at Woodlands Nature Station! Here are the scheduled programs:
10:00 - Fun with Fossils (Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum)
11:00 - Make Your Own Dino! Kid's Craft
1:00 - Prehistoric Pawprints Track Book Craft
1:30 - Present Day Dinos
2:30 - I Walked With Dinosaurs Puppet Show
3:30 - Crustaceous Critters
4:30 - Parade of Raptors
At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
You Really Light Up a Room
Nov 12, 2023 - 10am - 12:30pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
When was the last time you thought about how your home was lit? Before electricity, people were solving this problem with a myriad of clever solutions. Come explore some of these ideas with us. You might just come away with illuminations for what to do when the sky rumbles and the lights start to flicker. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Candle Dipping
Nov 12, 2023 - 11am - 12pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
The days are growing cool. It is time to melt the wax and dip the candles that will bring light to the longer nights of late fall and winter. How many dips into the fragrant wax will it take to make a good sturdy candle? At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Wolf Play Time!
Nov 12, 2023 - 3:30pm - 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.
For Goodness Snakes
Nov 12, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Have you ever seen a snake? Now's your chance! Meet our resident snakes as we learn the different types of snakes we have here in LBL! You'll get to learn how to identify a venomous snake and discover what role they play in the ecosystem. We'll also discuss how to be safe around venomous and nonvenomous snakes when we're outside! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Cub Scout Day: Outdoor Skills
Nov 18, 2023 - 10am - 3pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
ub Scout Day activities are included with regular NS admission fees of $7 for ages 18 and up, $5 for ages 5-17, and free for ages 4 and under.
The complete schedule will be available online by November 1. Call 270-924-2299 for more information.
Attention all Cub Scouts and Cub Scout leaders! Bring the whole pack (or just your own kids) to the Nature Station for a full day of activities and programs focused on this year's theme: Outdoor Skills! Hone your survival skills, develop your hiking strategies, practice fishing, and more! Cub Scouts of all ages can participate in staff-led programs and activities that help them work toward an Adventure from their respective levels.
This year's Adventures are: Mountain Lion (Lions), Tigers in the Wild (Tigers), Finding Your Way (Wolves), A Bear Goes Fishing (Bears), and Castaway (Webelos). We recommend planning a 2-3 hour visit in order to complete all activities.
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Nov 18, 2023 - 11am - 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
It's hammer time at the 1850s farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools. . At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Eagle Playtime!
Nov 19, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our eagles! 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.
Habits of Rabbits
Nov 19, 2023 - 1:30 - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
LBL has two species of rabbits that hop through the under brush. Let's discover more about their natural history and meet our resident rabbit. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Deck The Halls
Nov 18, 2023 thru Nov 19, 2023 - 1pm - 2pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
The Holiday Season is coming and we here at the Homeplace are getting ready by making decorations. Find out how the holidays were celebrated during the 1850's and try your hand at making a traditional ornament. We will be using hand tools and ingenuity to brighten the season even though the sun is spending less time with us. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Kid's Nature Ornament Craft
Nov 24, 2023 - 1:30 to 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Come join us for a fun holiday craft, utilizing some natural art supplies gathered from around Land Between the Lakes! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Red Wolf Treat Time
Sep 8, 2023 thru Nov 24, 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.
Aldo the Baby Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt
Nov 24, 2023 - 10am - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Aldo our Baby Bigfoot has run off again! He's hiding somewhere in the backyard! Come out and help us find where he's hiding, show your baby bigfoot sighting to one of our Naturalists and get a prize! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Beginner's Backyard Birds
Nov 25, 2023 - 1:30 to 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Stop by our birding booth, as our naturalist shows you some of the more frequent visitors that come to the bird feeders in winter. Learn some tips and techniques to ID them, attract them, and help scientists monitor their populations. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Eagle Watching 101
Nov 25, 2023 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
The eagle has landed! Lots of bald eagles migrate to the Land Between the Lakes area for the winter. Many arrive in November. Join us as we share some eagle-viewing hotspots and share tips on how to look for these breathtaking birds in the wild! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Hoot-enanny
Nov 25, 2023 - 11:30am to Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Christmas at the Homeplace
Nov 25, 2023 - 10am - 4pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Step back in time to the smell of pine needles and gingerbread and to stockings hung by the fire with care, to a simple 1850 Christmas. Wander around the farm, and visit the homes to see how the farm family decorated for the Christmas Season. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations, collect recipes for traditional holiday treats to make at home. Then sit back and relax to the old-time Christmas tunes and stories. Do not miss a visit with good ol' Santa Claus! Come all ye for fun and merriment! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Quilting Demonstration
Nov 26, 2023 - 1:00p - 3:00p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Beautiful, artistic, and practical, quilts are a highly prized part of our farm. Come share your memories of quilting, whether recent or ancestral, and see how quilting was done by hand in the 1850s. Our quilting program will have historical and hands-on elements combining the history of quilting with the steps in quilt making. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Guess Who? The Key to Duck ID
Nov 26, 2023 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Winter is one of the best times to watch wildlife! Some of the most common and diverse species are waterfowl. Let's learn about ducks, geese, birds of prey, pelicans, grebes, cormorants, and more as they settle in to LBL's protected waterways. Learn the best ways to ID them and the hotspots to see them. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Driving Off Winter's Chill: How To Stay Warm
Nov 26, 2023 - 11am - 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457
Most of us have either witnessed winter's icy wrath ourselves, or have family who did. In the 1850s, the stakes were high if you couldn't get warm. Don't fret, though. The methods of the past can still help you stave off winter's chill even when your heater won't. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
Sunday Funday: Wolf Play Time!
Nov 26, 2023 - 3:30pm - 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.
For Goodness Snakes
Sep 13, 2023 thru Nov 29, 2023 - Wednesdays 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Have you ever seen a snake? Now's your chance! Meet our resident snakes as we learn the different types of snakes we have here in LBL! You'll get to learn how to identify a venomous snake and discover what role they play in the ecosystem. We'll also discuss how to be safe around venomous and nonvenomous snakes when we're outside! Special extended hours today at Nature Station! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.
EXPLORE
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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.
The Little Star That Could
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 2023 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233
Children love a good underdog story. This full-dome presentation is about the newest baby star in the sky - Little Star. He quickly discovers he is just an average star, but he yearns to become special and have planets of his own. Along the way in his quest, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special. He also discovers much about planets and what it takes to lead a solar system. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.
Laser Legends of the Night Sky
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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
Sep 1, 2023 thru Nov 30, 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.
Bites for Bobcat
Sep 7, 2023 thru Nov 30, 2023 - Thursdays 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.
Parade of Raptors
Sep 8, 2023 thru Nov 30, 2023 - Daily 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.