Land Between The Lakes Events

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.

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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.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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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.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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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.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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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.

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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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Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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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.

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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.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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A live tour of tonight's sky that highlights star patterns and planets currently visible in early evening as well as discussing locating deep-sky objects those with telescopes may want to find.

Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.

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It's opening weekend at the Nature Station! In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, we are dedicating our first open Saturday of the year entirely to his stories! Join us for a full day of fun Dr. Seuss-themed programs where we talk about stories, meet animals, and of course, learn about nature!

Activities include:

10 am - 4 pm: The Foot Book Scavenger Hunt
11:30 am - noon: Cat in the Hat
1 pm - 1:30 pm: Horton Hears a HOOT
2:30 pm - 3 pm: The Lorax! Puppet Show
3:30 pm - 4 pm: Green Eggs and Ham

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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!

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Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our opossum! Watch as she 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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Have you ever been interested in being a Purple Martin Landlord? Come learn from our Martin Landlord on how to get started and about the benefits of having these beautiful birds nearby. Get all of your Martin questions answered and then head outside and see our gourd setup.

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Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our coyotes! Watch as she 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!

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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!

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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!

For More Information: 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.

For More Information: 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.

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Coyotes are a common wildlife sighting around this area, and now is your chance to see our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz, up close! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?!

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Time has sprung forward! Celebrate by making your very own springy, jumpy paper frog!

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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!

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Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bobcat! Watch as she 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!

For More Information: 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!

For More Information: 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.

For More Information: 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.

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Calling all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout leaders! Bring the whole troop (or just your own kids) to the Nature Station for a full day of activities and programs focused on this year's theme: Wonders of Nature! Discover incredible insects, tremendous trees, backyard bird identification, and more through hands-on activities and programs led by Nature Station naturalists and volunteers!

Girl Scouts will work toward a badge from their respective levels (badges not provided). This year's badges are Design with Nature (Daisies), Bugs (Brownies), Animal Habitats (Juniors), and Trees (Cadettes).

Girl Scout Day activities are included with regular NS admission ($7 for ages 16 and over, and free for ages 15 and under). We recommend planning at least a 2-3 hour visit to do all the activities. A full schedule of events will be released by March 1st, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly! No registration required. Call 270-924-2299 for more information.

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Don't let their small stature fool you, these tiny predators are ferocious! From lightning-fast reflexes to silent ninja-like movements, these tiny terrors are some of the most fearsome predators around. Come meet some of our smallest native predators and learn how size isn't everything!

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Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny! Watch as she 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!

For More Information: 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!

For More Information: 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.

For More Information: 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.

For More Information: 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!

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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.

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*Ideal for home educators

Have you ever touched a live snake? Here's your chance! Meet one 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.

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Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our staff introduces these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our coyotes! Watch as she 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!

For More Information: 270-924-2299