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Bites for Bobcat

May 28, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm
Woodland Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - 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 the bobcat play with his food! He certainly gets excited about feeding time!


Dinnertime for Bald Eagles

May 29, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm
Woodland Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our resident bald eagle at dinnertime and discover their secrets of survival. Also find out about the successful bald eagle recovery project that brought this majestic bird back from the brink of extinction in this area.


Red Wolf Treat Time

May 30, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm
Woodland Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
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 what scientists and regular citizens are doing to bring them back from the brink of extinction.


Cat vs. Dogs

May 31, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm
Woodland Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

It's time for the ultimate showdown! Are you a dog or cat person? Will you pick a side? Join a naturalist to meet our resident canines and feline and learn the amazing capabilities of each species that make them amazing predators.


'Possum P.I.

May 31, 2025 - 11:30am-12pm
Woodland Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Private investigator? Detective? Billie the opossum is on the case! Join this super sleuth with the super sniffer as she finds clues, goes through obstacles, and solves the case of the missing treats!


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Days & Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers.
**Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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Habitat Earth

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Days & Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for all ages.

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From Earth to the Universe

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

Event admission fee is required for visitors over 4 years old. Every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for adult audiences.

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Traveling with Light

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for all ages, trends towards younger audiences.

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Earth, Moon, & Sun

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for younger audiences.

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Discover the Stars

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for all ages.

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Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for all ages.

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Firefall

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Everyday except Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium. Suitable for adult audiences.

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The Little Star that Could

May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system-and even discovers his name.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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