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Dinnertime for Bald Eagles

Sep 10, 2024 - 3:30pm - 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. Event held at Woodlands Nature Station - admission fees apply.


Textile Tuesdays

Sep 10, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Knitting, weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Tuesday morning, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that were a common sight on an 1850s farm. Admission fees apply!


For Goodness Snakes

Sep 11, 2024 - 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Workshop Wednesdays

Sep 11, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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. Admission fees apply!


Bites for Bobcat

Sep 12, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


Art on the Farm

Sep 12, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's time to get creative! Thursdays on the farm are all about art! From folk to fine, we'll be exploring all kinds of different media, methods, and styles from the 1850s. You can join us! Perhaps you'll transform an old shingle into a beautiful landscape, make a clay figure, or try your hand at drawing with real walnut ink. There's one way to find out!Admission fees apply!


Red Wolf Treat Time

Sep 13, 2024 - 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 the Woodlands Nature Station - admission fees apply.


Forge Friday

Sep 13, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing techniques on our bellows operated charcoal forge. Admission fees apply!


Bounty of Butterflies

Sep 14, 2024 - 11:30-12:00 p.m.
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

September is one of the most diverse times to see butterflies in LBL. Join one of our naturalists as we explore our pollinator gardens and learn which of these delicate beauties are visiting this year. At Woodlands Nature Station - Admission fees apply.


Snap to It!

Sep 14, 2024 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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 - Admission fees apply.


Sunday Funday: Animal Playtime!

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

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Snake, Rattle & Roll!

Sep 15, 2024 - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


America's Real "Top Guns"

Sep 15, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


The Awesome Opossums

Sep 16, 2024 - 3:30pm - 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 the Woodlands Nature Station. Admission fees apply.


Wooly Mondays

Sep 16, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

We are not sheepish about working with fibers. From shearing the wool of the sheep, washing it, spinning it into thread or yarn, and creating beautiful textiles. Come join us every Monday Morning at the Homeplace and see how we process wool from our sheep. Admission fees apply!


Dinnertime for Bald Eagles

Sep 17, 2024 - 3:30pm - 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. Event held at Woodlands Nature Station - admission fees apply.


Textile Tuesdays

Sep 17, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Knitting, weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Tuesday morning, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that were a common sight on an 1850s farm. Admission fees apply!


For Goodness Snakes

Sep 18, 2024 - 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Workshop Wednesdays

Sep 18, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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. Admission fees apply!


Bites for Bobcat

Sep 19, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


Art on the Farm

Sep 19, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's time to get creative! Thursdays on the farm are all about art! From folk to fine, we'll be exploring all kinds of different media, methods, and styles from the 1850s. You can join us! Perhaps you'll transform an old shingle into a beautiful landscape, make a clay figure, or try your hand at drawing with real walnut ink. There's one way to find out!Admission fees apply!


Red Wolf Treat Time

Sep 20, 2024 - 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 the Woodlands Nature Station - admission fees apply.


Forge Friday

Sep 20, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing techniques on our bellows operated charcoal forge. Admission fees apply!


Secrets of Survival Backyard Safari

Sep 21, 2024 - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Take a guided walk through our backyard, visit with the resident wildlife including owls, red wolves, opossum, and learn about their survival secrets! Enjoy up-close animal encounters and fun activities as we examine the amazing adaptations that allow wild animals to survive. Teachers, this is an example of programming offered to school groups. At Woodlands Nature Station - Admission fees apply.


Animals of the Forest Puppet Show

Sep 21, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Have you ever wondered what animals live in trees? Or how animals might use trees in their daily lives? Visit with some fun forest friends as we learn about tree-dwelling critters and discuss the importance of trees for many animals! Teachers, this is an example of programming offered to school groups. At Woodlands Nature Station - Admission fees apply.


In Cold Blood

Sep 21, 2024 - 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Join a naturalist as we learn all about the world of cold-blooded creatures! Meet reptiles and amphibians while learning the differences and similarities between these two common animal families in Land Between the Lakes! Teachers, this is an example of programming offered to school groups. At Woodlands Nature Station - Admission fees apply.


Sunday Funday: Animal Playtime!

Sep 22, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


For Goodness Snakes

Sep 22, 2024 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


Magic of the Monarch

Sep 22, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Discover the amazing life of the monarch butterfly. Learn how monarchs grow up to become beautiful, but poisonous, butterflies. Also, find out how monarchs make their astounding migration all the way to Mexico, and how you can help them in their struggle for survival. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for location information.


The Awesome Opossums

Sep 23, 2024 - 3:30pm - 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 the Woodlands Nature Station. Admission fees apply.


Wooly Mondays

Sep 23, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

We are not sheepish about working with fibers. From shearing the wool of the sheep, washing it, spinning it into thread or yarn, and creating beautiful textiles. Come join us every Monday Morning at the Homeplace and see how we process wool from our sheep. Admission fees apply!


Dinnertime for Bald Eagles

Sep 24, 2024 - 3:30pm - 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. Event held at Woodlands Nature Station - admission fees apply.


Textile Tuesdays

Sep 24, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

Knitting, weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Tuesday morning, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that were a common sight on an 1850s farm. Admission fees apply!


For Goodness Snakes

Sep 25, 2024 - 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


Workshop Wednesdays

Sep 25, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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. Admission fees apply!


Bites for Bobcat

Sep 26, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


Art on the Farm

Sep 26, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's time to get creative! Thursdays on the farm are all about art! From folk to fine, we'll be exploring all kinds of different media, methods, and styles from the 1850s. You can join us! Perhaps you'll transform an old shingle into a beautiful landscape, make a clay figure, or try your hand at drawing with real walnut ink. There's one way to find out!Admission fees apply!


Red Wolf Treat Time

Sep 27, 2024 - 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 the Woodlands Nature Station - admission fees apply.


Forge Friday

Sep 27, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing techniques on our bellows operated charcoal forge. Admission fees apply!


Tree-mendous Hike!

Sep 28, 2024 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Land Between the Lakes has a large diversity of trees! Let's go on a 1-mile guided hike on our Woodland Walk Trail and learn some simple tips and techniques on how to identify the trees in your own backyard, their role in the environment, and other fun facts! Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for location information.


Hootenanny

Sep 28, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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 - Admission fees apply.


True KY Wildcat

Sep 28, 2024 - 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Meet Kentucky's true wildcat, the bobcat! Join our resident bobcat for an 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 - Admission fees apply.


Sunday Funday: Animal Playtime!

Sep 29, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. At Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes. Admission fees apply.


The Awesome Opossums

Sep 30, 2024 - 3:30pm - 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 the Woodlands Nature Station. Admission fees apply.


Parade of Raptors

Sep 1, 2024 thru Sep 30, 2024 - 4:30pm - 4:50pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail - Cadiz
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! At the Woodlands Nature Station in LBL. Admission fees apply.


Life on the Farm

Sep 1, 2024 thru Sep 30, 2024 - 10am - 4pm
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

The Homeplace is an 1850's working living history farm that gives visitors a chance to step back in time and get a glimpse of life on a 19th century farm in middle Tennessee. The farm has 15 original and restored log structures, gardens, crop fields, and heritage breed animals. Interpreters in period clothing demonstrate daily chores and traditional skills used on a middle- class farm allowing for a unique look at how life has changed over the past 150+ years. Admission fees apply.


Wooly Mondays

Sep 30, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Homeplace 1850s // 4512 The Trace - Dover
931-232-6457

We are not sheepish about working with fibers. From shearing the wool of the sheep, washing it, spinning it into thread or yarn, and creating beautiful textiles. Come join us every Monday Morning at the Homeplace and see how we process wool from our sheep. Admission fees apply!


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