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Create a Carnivore

Mar 30, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Carnivores come in all shapes in sizes with lots of unique adaptations to help them hunt. By using some of our art supplies, create your own carnivorous critter to take home. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Top Dogs

Mar 30, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

The American Red wolf was the top predator in the Southern US. Discover the adaptations, behaviors, and skills that make it the "Top Dog" of the forest. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Lynx of the Lakes

Mar 30, 2024 - 11:30am - Noon
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.


Those Sneaky Rabbits Are At It Again!

Mar 30, 2024 - 10am - 3:30p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Time to celebrate Easter on the farm! 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 chicken Scissors! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Duck, Duck, Chicken!

Mar 30, 2024 - 10am - 11:30a
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Come meet our fantastic birds here on the farm, the Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks. They can be anywhere on the farm controlling bugs and finding seeds. They are a friendly and important part of the farm for their eggs, part of the Easter tradition here in the United States. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


The Tortoise and the Hare

Mar 31, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Let's read this classic children's book, then let's see who's faster, our rabbit or our box turtle in an amazing race. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Easter Baskets for the Animals

Mar 31, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Let's celebrate this springtime holiday, by having the Nature Station animals search for Easter eggs and their own natural Easter Baskets. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Circle of Life

Mar 31, 2024 - 11;30am - 12:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Want to know nature's greatest magic trick? Just how DO tadpoles and caterpillars transform into frogs and butterflies? We'll learn all about metamorphosis while checking out which toads and butterflies are currently doing magic of their own in the Nature Station backyard! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Dyeing Eggs with Natural Dyes

Mar 30, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2024 - Each Day 1pm - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Dyeing eggs is a long tradition to celebrate Easter. Did you know that common food items can naturally dye eggs? Red cabbage, turmeric, onion skins, beets, and coffee, can turn a plain white egg into many different colors perfect for Easter. Come join us and discover what colors these common food items can make. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Those Sneaky Rabbits Are At It Again!

Mar 30, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2024 - Each Day 10am - 3:30p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Time to celebrate Easter on the farm! 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 chicken Scissors! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Hot Cross Buns

Mar 31, 2024 - 11am - 1pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Hot Cross Buns are a traditional Easter staple. Break your fast and your diet at the Homeplace this Sunday with some sweet and spicy buns! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Shingle Painting

Mar 31, 2024 - Noon - 3pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

When town is a full day's ride away and paper is expensive, you learn to make do. Come make some folk art with us and we'll turn humble old scrap wood into a genuine creative outlet! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Spinning Wool

Apr 1, 2024 - 1p - 3p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Wool was a common material in the 1850s for clothing, blankets, and other cloth materials. How do you turn the wool into thread or yarn? Join us, as we use the spinning wheel to turn wool into thread and yarn. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Camouflaged Critters

Apr 1, 2024 - 2p - 2:30p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Discover how animals use "Hide and Seek" everyday to survive by meeting some camouflaged critters up close as they use color or shape to hide. Can you find them? At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


April Fool Fauna

Apr 1, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

So many plants and animals use tricks to catch food, hide, or fool rivals. Let's get up close and personal with some of Mother Nature's greatest tricksters. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Blacksmithing

Apr 2, 2024 - 10a - 11:30a
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. 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.


Vulture Culture

Apr 2, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Vultures can be majestic as they soar above, but gross when they sit down for a meal. Let's watch the Nature Station's resident vultures as they receive their daily meal and learn more about Mother Nature's garbage men. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


The Real "Top Guns"

Apr 2, 2024 - 2p - 2:30p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Sorry, no Maverick or Goose - but let's meet some real flying aces close up: like an owl and a hawk! Discover their amazing aerial abilities and how they are masters of the sky! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Bucket Brigade

Apr 1, 2024 thru Apr 2, 2024 - Daily 12:30pm - 2pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Welcome to the Homeplace Bucket Brigade! Grab a bucket and get ready to earn a sweet reward for filling it up with rocks or weeds! Helping us keep our gardens and fields clean is a fun and rewarding way to connect with your farming roots! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Sawing Logs

Apr 3, 2024 - 12:30p - 2p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Come on out to the Toolbarn, we've your felling axe, wedges, and crosscut saw. No sleeping on the job, we'll show you how to saw a log like the pioneers used to do it! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Super Snakes

Apr 3, 2024 - 2p - 3p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Rat snakes are amazing at scaling up trees, walls, even smooth poles. Let's meet our resident rat snake and test how good of climbers they are! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Tree Toppers

Apr 3, 2024 - 3:30 to 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

A whole other world lives at the top of a tree, that is hard for us to see. Let's discover the canopy and some of its climbing critters, like flying squirrels, opossum, spiders, and treefrogs. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Bucket Brigade

Apr 3, 2024 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Welcome to the Homeplace Bucket Brigade! Grab a bucket and get ready to earn a sweet reward for filling it up with rocks or weeds! Helping us keep our gardens and fields clean is a fun and rewarding way to connect with your farming roots! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Under the Surface

Apr 4, 2024 - 3:30p - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Discover the secret world just under the water's surface. We will meet tadpoles, aquatic insects, and other pond critters and how they survive in their favorite habitat. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Blacksmithing

Apr 4, 2024 - 10a - 11:30a
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. 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.


Lumberjack at the Tool Barn

Apr 4, 2024 - 12:30p - 2p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

You finally arrive Between the Rivers with your land grant for serving in the Revolutionary War. You're ready to post up and start growing crops, right? Right?! WRONG! Congratulations. Your land is entirely covered by forest. Get your felling axe, wedges, and crosscut saw. It's going to be a long job clearing enough land to plant! Don't worry, we'll show you how it's done. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Snap Chat with Big Turtles

Apr 4, 2024 - 2p - 3p
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.


Animal Yoga!

Apr 5, 2024 - 2:30p - 3p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Stretch those wings to the sky! Join one of our naturalists as we do some animal inspired stretches and exercise, and learn why some of our critters do these strange poses! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Peepers & Leapers

Apr 5, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Discover all the fantastic frogs of LBL. During this program, we will get a close up look at these amazing amphibians, and then we'll go outside and compare your leaping skills to that of our frogs and toads! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Sawing Logs

Apr 5, 2024 - 12:30p - 2p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Come on out to the Toolbarn, we've your felling axe, wedges, and crosscut saw. No sleeping on the job, we'll show you how to saw a log like the pioneers used to do it! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Spinning Wool

Apr 5, 2024 - 1p - 3p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Wool was a common material in the 1850s for clothing, blankets, and other cloth materials. How do you turn the wool into thread or yarn? Join us, as we use the spinning wheel to turn wool into thread and yarn. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Wild & Wooly Sheep Shearing

Apr 5, 2024 - 10a - 3p
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. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


For Goodness Snakes

Apr 6, 2024 - 11:30a - 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.


Slimed!

Apr 6, 2024 - 1:30p - 2:30p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Frogs, toads, and salamanders are known for their amazingly slimy skin, but why do they have it in the first place? In this program, you'll get up close with some of our live amphibian ambassadors and have the opportunity to make your own slime to take home! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Creepers & Crawlers

Apr 6, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Discover the world below our feet as we get up close and personal with some salamanders, newts, invertebrates, and more. Learn how these creepers and crawlers live all around us. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Spinning Wool

Apr 6, 2024 - 1p - 3p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Wool was a common material in the 1850s for clothing, blankets, and other cloth materials. How do you turn the wool into thread or yarn? Join us, as we use the spinning wheel to turn wool into thread and yarn. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Taylor Swift Night & Star Party

Apr 6, 2024 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Dr - LBL
(270) 924-2233

Attention spring breakers! Plan on spending your Saturday evening with us on April 6. We will have an evening of Taylor Swift and a full dome planetarium show "Totality." Weather permitting, we will open our observatory at 9 p.m. for viewing through our 16' telescope. For more information, call 270-924-2233.


Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station

Mar 30, 2024 thru Apr 7, 2024 - 10am - 4pm
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 movement and locomotion. Jump, Climb, and Soar into these programs and activities that focus on the different ways animals move and groove!

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.


Subterranean Squirrel

Apr 7, 2024 - 11:30a - Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Did you know the groundhog is the largest squirrel in Kentucky? Let's meet our resident groundhog as she surfaces to eat her favorite dinner choices. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Tunneling Turtles

Apr 7, 2024 - 1:30p - 2:15p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Though box turtles do not dig as deep as their tortoise cousins, they do like to dig for dinner and make a safe place to sleep. Let's bring out our tunneling turtles for you to meet and give them some sun for the day. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Crash Course for Canines

Apr 7, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Let's discover what makes a wolf a wolf, a fox a fox, and what the difference is between a cat and a dog. Let's dive into the adaptations that make canines so successful worldwide and then see some real examples. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Baking Bread

Apr 7, 2024 - 11a - 1p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

In the 1850s, farmers didn't knead to roll out to the store and shell out all their dough for fresh bread. The upper-crust might have, but we know how to bake it ourselves! Don't make us rye by missing this one, we'll be baking grain or shine. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Doll Demonstration

Apr 7, 2024 - 1p -3p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Dolls are a common toy that any child would have. Back in the 1850s, living on a homestead made it hard to travel to any toy store. Instead many dolls are handmade. Dolls can be made from cloth, wool, yarn, corn husks, paper, and more. Come join us to see what dolls we have at the Homeplace and maybe make one of your very own. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Wildflower Wander Hike

Apr 13, 2024 - 11:30a - 1p
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. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Talkin' Turkeys

Apr 13, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Join the Nature Station's resident wild turkeys during their chow time! The turkeys will be getting their favorite treats. While they sample their snacks, we'll observe these fascinating birds up close as they strut, cluck, and maybe even gobble! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Card Weaving

Apr 13, 2024 - 1p - 3p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Our barn loom is fantastic for blankets, scarfs, and other large projects, but what if we just needed a strap for a bag? Look no further than card weaving! This ancient art is a traditional way to make belts and straps for bags out of thread. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


April Showers Brings May Flowers

Apr 14, 2024 - 11:30a - Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Join one of our naturalists as we take a wander through our native gardens! Learn about the spring flowers that are blooming, about the pollinators we try to attract, and about what will be blooming in late spring and early summer! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Sunday Funday: Bobcat Playtime

Apr 14, 2024 - 11:30a - Noon
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.


Planting the Garden

Apr 13, 2024 thru Apr 14, 2024 - Each Day 10a-3p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

According the the Old Farmer's Almanac, the last frost date has come and gone. That means its time to get our vegetables into the ground so we can have a bountiful harvest and food for the year! Join us in the garden, weather permitting, as we plant peas, carrots, greens and other vegetables into the plots. The sooner we get these planted the sooner we have fresh produce on the table. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Woodstove Cooking

Apr 14, 2024 - 11a - 1p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's Sunday, and I can't imagine a better excuse to fire up our wood stove. Come visit the cook and take in the sights and smells of old fashioned wood stove cooking. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Fairy Houses & Leprechaun Lairs

Apr 20, 2024 - 11:30a - 12:15p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Join us to learn all about how to build fairy houses! We'll show you a special spot in the woods to gather natural materials and build little houses for our fairy and leprechaun neighbors. As you gather and build, you'll explore the fascinating forest habitat! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Ready, Seed, Grow!

Apr 20, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Spring is the best time to plant seeds and watch them grow. Join us at the Nature Station and plant your very own seed to take home with you. Hopefully it will grow big and tall and ex-seed your expectations! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Piecing & Quilting

Apr 20, 2024 - 1p - 3p
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. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Signs of Spring Hike

Apr 21, 2024 - 11:30a - 12:30p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Let's go for a 1-mile hike on one of our favorite trails. As we stroll through the woods, along a field's edge, and to the lakeshore, we'll search for signs of spring, some Kentucky wildlife and learn to identify several native trees. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime

Apr 21, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny! 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.


A Trek Through the Trees & Wildflowers

Apr 21, 2024 - 10a - 11:30p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Come get a nature walk in! We have plenty of information about the trees and wildflowers you'll see in the woods all around the region. Come to enjoy the views, or brush up on your botany. Why not both? At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Woodstove Cooking

Apr 21, 2024 - 11a - 1p
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's Sunday, and I can't imagine a better excuse to fire up our wood stove. Come visit the cook and take in the sights and smells of old fashioned wood stove cooking. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


The Buzz on Native Gardening

Apr 27, 2024 - 11:30a - 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 27, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
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.


Tales of Scales

Apr 28, 2024 - 11:30a - Noon
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, salamanders, and turtles. We'll introduce you to several ambassadors from the cold-blooded world as we explore the fascinating ways these slimy and scaly creatures survive! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Sunday Funday: Coyote Playtime

Apr 28, 2024 - 3:30p - 4p
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our coyotes! 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.


Cool Music for Quilting Weather

Apr 27, 2024 thru Apr 28, 2024 - 10a - 3p Each Day
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Come play some music with us! Learn about historical instruments like the dulcimer, tin whistle, kazoo, and others. You might even leave with a new way to jam! At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Quilting Bee

Apr 27, 2024 thru Apr 28, 2024 - 10a - 3p Each Day
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

The weather is finally turning warmer and the ladies can now gather together more frequently to put together quilts. The Quilting Bee, like a barn raising, was the opportunity to lighten the load of their labor while also connecting with their community. Not only would work get done and tasty treats be had, but the gossip was sure to fly! Come on out and join us for our day of celebrating quilts, including a display of antique quilts, quilting demonstrations, and hands-on activities. At the Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


From Earth to the Universe

Mar 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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

Mar 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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

Mar 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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 26, 2024 thru May 31, 2024 - 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

Mar 27, 2024 thru Jun 1, 2024 - 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 28, 2024 thru Jun 1, 2024 - 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.


The Awesome Opossums

Apr 2, 2024 thru Jun 1, 2024 - Tuesdays 3:30p - 4p
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.


Red Wolf Treat Time

Mar 29, 2024 thru Jun 1, 2024 - Fridays 3:30pm - 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.


Totally Turtles!

Apr 1, 2024 thru Jun 1, 2024 - Mondays 3:30p - 4p
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 turtle's native to Land Between the Lakes, see what makes each one unique, and even give them a pat on the shell! At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Parade of Raptors

Mar 27, 2024 thru Jun 1, 2024 - 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! The Nature Station is closed Mondays & Tuesdays during March, but otherwise this event takes place daily. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


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