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| When: | Aug. 24, 2025 - 9am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
| When: | Aug. 24, 2025 - 3:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Hey kids! 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!
| When: | Aug. 24, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm |
| Where: | The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace |
| Contact: | https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/ |
Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.
| When: | Aug. 24, 2025 - 11am |
| Where: | The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace |
| Contact: | https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/ |
We all love the smell of our wood burning stove. Just wait until we get some fresh peaches and start baking some cobbler! Join us as we demonstrate our venerable old kitchen workhorse. We'll even share our recipe with you!
| When: | Aug. 24, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 25, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 26, 2025 - 10:30am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
| When: | Aug. 26, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 27, 2025 - 1:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.
| When: | Aug. 27, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 28, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 28, 2025 - 10:30am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
| When: | Aug. 29, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Friday Planetarium Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 9am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 1pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes.
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Can you identify what animal has been around from only its footprints? Join us and learn about animal tracks while crafting a booklet that can help you remember what certain tracks look like and can maybe even assist you out in the wild!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 1:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
It's feeding time! 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, how to identify them in the wild, and what exactly to do if one is crossing the road.
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 2pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Fishing is one of America's most popular sports. Try some hands-on activities to practice the basic skills needed to catch fish. From casting to fish identification, you will learn how to catch fish and how to follow fishing laws to help you land the big one! (Note: no actual fishing involved so you don't need a license.)
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace |
| Contact: | https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/ |
This Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, the Homeplace is celebrating the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase.
Vendors will only be accepting cash for purchases.
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 6pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Come along for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Land Between the Lakes 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.
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 11:30am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and commonly misunderstood) critter!
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - 3:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 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!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 30, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace |
| Contact: | https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/ |
This Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, the Homeplace is celebrating the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase.
Vendors will only be accepting cash for purchases.
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 6pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Come along for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Land Between the Lakes 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.
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, of course! Visit with 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.
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 2:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 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!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 2pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Did you know knot tying is an important outdoor skill in camping, fishing, and so many more fun activities? Stop by and learn how to tie a variety of knots including the "clove hitch," "slip knot," and "bowline", as well as how and where these knots can be used!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - Various Times |
| Where: | Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive |
| Contact: | 270-924-2233 |
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes.
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 11:30am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Are you an A-framer? Or do you prefer the log cabin? Join a naturalist and learn the basics of building a good bonfire! You'll even get to practice building an edible model fire with some sweet treats. You won't want to miss this; we just know this program will be on fire (not literally)!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 1:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Navigation is an important part of any outdoor adventure. Join us as we learn the basics of reading a map and a compass, then test your new skills to try and find some secret clues hidden around the Nature Station! Can you use a map and compass to find your way, or will you end up lost in the woods?
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Aug. 31, 2025 - 9am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 11:30am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Join a naturalist for an easy, 1 mile hike to discover what edible fruits, nuts, and mushrooms are growing in the Land Between the Lakes this time of year! You'll learn foraging safety tips as well as general trail safety, like how to identify poison ivy, and what to do if you encounter a wild animal.
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 3:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Let's explore the myths and realities behind many of the things that scare people in the woods! Confront some of your phobias up close and personal with some of our live (not-so-scary after all) creatures!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 1pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
One of the most important camping skills is... cooking! Come and taste a few recipes demonstrated by one of our naturalists and receive the recipes to make them on your own! While supplies last.
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 10am |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes.
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
| When: | Sep. 1, 2025 - 2pm |
| Where: | Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd. |
| Contact: | 270-924-2299 |
Campgrounds are one of the best places to spot wildlife! In this program, you'll get the chance to meet a few critters that might wander into your campsite! Learn why campgrounds make a good home base for animals as well as what you can do as a responsible camper to keep them happy and healthy!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025