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Woodlands Nature Station Spring 2019
Calendar of Programs
3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, KY 42211 | 270-924-2299
Theme Program Special Event
Woodlands Nature Station Open 10am–5pm, Wed.–Sun. in March, daily in April & May.
Last ticket sold at 4:30pm.
An outdoor adventure awaits you at the Nature Station! Experience the thrill of spotting native plants and
animals in the wild. Attend one of our many live animal programs and enjoy a close encounter with wildlife
ambassadors such as turtles, wolves and birds of prey. Relax amidst the beauty of our backyard, including
ponds and gardens visited by native songbirds, hummingbirds and butterflies. Bring the whole family and
introduce the kids to the wonders of the natural world found in Land Between the Lakes. Join us for staff-led
hikes, wildlife-viewing trips and other educational and entertaining programs. You can also explore on your
own one of the many loop hiking trails in the area. Call 270-924-2299 for detailed information. To make a
reservation or schedule a group visit, call 270-924-2020. Adults $5; Ages 5-12 $3; Ages 4 & under free.
Daily Programs March-April
11:30am–12pm – Snake Feeding Sundays
Sundays in March, April, and May, except May 26.
Most of us enjoy a nice Sunday brunch and so do our snakes! In fact, Sunday brunch is their only meal of the week!
Come watch as our rattlesnake, kingsnake, rat snake and more chow down their mouse-alicious meal. You’ll even get to
meet one of the snakes up close! Bring your camera for a snake selfie!
Afternoon Animal Encounters
3:30pm Daily (Wed-Sun in March)
Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal each weekday. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes
a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. The schedule is:
Mondays (Apr & May Only) – Turtle Time!
o 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 turtles native to Land Between the Lakes, see what makes each one
unique and even give them a pat on the shell!
Tuesdays (Apr & May Only) – Goodies for Groundhog
O Come see Nature Station’s resident groundhog enjoy some of her favorite treats during chow time!
While we enjoy watching her munch on lunch, we’ll learn about groundhogs and how they survive as
one of nature’s best burrowers!
Wednesdays – For Goodness Snakes
o Have you ever touched a live snake? Here’s your chance! Meet several of our resident snakes as we
learn how these special creatures survive. We’ll also discuss how to be safe around snakes when we’re
outside.
Thursdays – Dinnertime for Bald Eagle
o Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our
resident bald eagle at her dinnertime and discover her 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.
Fridays – Help Us Feed the Deer!
o It’s time to give the deer their daily treats, and you can help! Join us to feed the deer some of their
favorite fruits and veggies and learn more about these cautious creatures. This is the best time to get a
good look at the Nature Station’s resident deer, since they often approach closely at feeding time.
Saturdays – Bites for Bobcat
o 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!Sundays – Sunday Funday: Animal Playtime
o Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for one of Nature Station’s many resident animals!
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!
4:30pm Daily (Wed-Sun in March) – Parade of Raptors
Come face-to-face with Nature Station’s resident owls and hawks as our staff introduces these birds to you up close before
bringing them in to their night-time shelter.
Weekly Programs in March
Sundays in March
2–2:30pm – Knee-High Naturalists Series
Come discover nature with your young naturalist! Join us for a story, a craft and an up-close encounter with a live animal
in a program designed especially for preschoolers. Each Sunday, the program will focus on a different topic:
Sunday, March 3: Creatures of the Night Sunday, March 10: Camo Critters
Sunday, March 17: Awesome Amphibians Sunday, March 24: Incredible Insects
Sunday, March 31: Be a Turtle Hero
March 2019
Saturday, March 2
All Day – Dr. Seuss Day
It’s opening weekend at the Nature Station! In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, 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 read
stories, meet animals, and of course, learn about nature!
11:30–12pm – Oh! The Places You’ll Go: Migration Miracles
Animals migrate on foot and on wing. They travel quite far, an improbable thing. Some travel with friends in a
great giant group, while others like taking a more lonesome route. The eagles and kestrels, the small butterflies:
they’re migrators, too, but not everyone flies! Come out here and meet them! We have one or two. Come learn
about all of the things that they do!
1:00–1:30pm – The Lorax Puppet Show
What was the Lorax, and why was it there? Why was he lifted and taken somewhere? Just ask the Onceler. He’ll
tell you where the Truffula tufts were cut without care. And of the making of Thneeds, and of Brown Barbaloots,
that frisked about in their Barbaloot suits. And the Lorax, a creature who spoke for the trees; will the old Onceler
learn what we all really need?
2:30–3pm – Yertle the Turtle: A Turtle Program
Come and discover what turtles can do! We’ll read a fun story, and make a craft, too. Not only that, you’ll meet a
new friend! We have a real turtle you’ll see at the end. Yertle the Turtle, oh marvelous he, was king of the pond
and all he could see. He couldn’t see much. His throne was too small. So he said to himself, “I must become
tall!” There’s more to the story, it takes quite a turn! Come listen to what our friend Yertle might learn!
3:30–4pm – The Cat in the Hat
The sun may shine, or it’s never too wet to play, come join our bobcat on this awesome day! We’ve got some
great tricks for Nature Station’s favorite cat: we might give him a toy, perhaps even a hat! There’s no telling what
our bobcat will do, so come check out this program made especially for you!
2Sunday, March 3
2–2:30pm – Knee-High Naturalists: Creatures of the Night
Come discover nature with your young naturalist! This week’s theme is Creatures of the Night! Join a naturalist as you
read a story, learn what different animals live in the dark, do a craft, and even meet a live nocturnal critter in this program
designed especially for preschoolers! Join us each Sunday in March for a different topic:
Sunday, March 3: Creatures of the Night
Sunday, March 10: Camo Critters
Sunday, March 17: Awesome Amphibians
Sunday, March 24: Incredible Insects
Sunday, March 31: Be a Turtle Hero
3:30pm-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Opossum Playtime
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for 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!
Saturday, March 9
11:30am–12:15pm – New to the Neighborhood
WHAT is THAT?! Armadillos, alligator gar, and fire ants are just a few new critters that are now found in Land Between
the Lakes! Discover the new species (for better or worse) that now call Land Between the Lakes home!
2pm–2:30pm – Wolves vs. Coyotes
All animals are amazing, but have you ever wondered how they measure up to each other? Get an up-close look at our
resident wildlife and compare the strength, agility, and special abilities of wolves and coyotes!
Sunday, March 10
11am-2pm – Spring Forward Origami Frog Craft
Time has sprung forward! Celebrate by making your very own springy, jumpy, paper frog!
2–2:30pm – Knee-High Naturalists: Camo Critters
Come discover nature with your young naturalist! This week’s theme is Camo Critters! Join a naturalist as you hear a
story about some animals are experts at hide-and-seek, make a craft, and even meet one of our live camouflage critters in
this program designed specifically for preschoolers! Join us each Sunday in March for a different topic.
Sunday, March 17: Awesome Amphibians
Sunday, March 24: Incredible Insects
Sunday, March 31: Be a Turtle Hero
3:30pm-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Coyote Playtime
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!
Saturday, March 16
11:30–12:15pm – March Madness: Kentucky’s Real Wildcat
Whether you root for the Cats or the Cards, you won’t want to miss March Madness at the Nature Station! Meet our
resident bobcat and discover why this animal makes such a great mascot. Would bobcats also make good basketball
players? Find out, and see how your skills like running and jumping compare to our bobcat’s. Also, in the spirit of the
season, bobcat will get to play with his very own basketball!
1:30–3pm – Fairy Houses & Leprechaun Lairs
With tomorrow being St. Patrick’s Day, our forest is already enchanted with fairies and leprechauns! Join us for a reading
of Fairy Houses, a popular children’s book. Then we’ll go to a special spot in the woods to gather natural materials and
build little houses for our fairy and leprechaun neighbors. As we gather and build, we’ll explore the fascinating forest
habitat!
3Sunday, March 17
2–2:30pm – Knee-High Naturalists: Awesome Amphibians
Come discover nature with your young naturalist! This week’s theme is Awesome Amphibians! Join a naturalist for a story
all about these water-loving critters, make a craft, and even have an up-close encounter with one of our resident frogs or
salamanders in this program designed especially for preschoolers! Join us each Sunday in March for a different topic.
Sunday, March 24: Incredible Insects
Sunday, March 31: Be a Turtle Hero
3:30pm-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: St. Patty’s Day Feast
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for all our animals! Watch as some of our resident animals celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day in style as we see how many green foods we can pile on a plate to feed them! The deer call dibs on any
basket that smells like lettuce!
Saturday, March 23
10am–3pm – Girl Scout Day
Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us for our 10th annual Girl Scout Day at the Nature Station! This year is Camping Adventures
Day! Let’s work on our camping badges! We’ll do activities such as knot-tying, Leave-No-Trace, outdoor cooking and
survival, and more! Learn some new skills and start planning your next camping trip. Our family-friendly programs and
activities will help fulfill Girl Scout camping badge requirements for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes. However,
EVERYONE is welcome, so bring a friend! Don’t forget your SWAPs! Due to the variety of activities and programs, we
recommend a 3-hour visit. Bring a lunch and make a day of it! Seniors and Ambassadors, come earn service hours by
volunteering for the day, and help inspire younger scouts. Contact Monica West at 20-924-2299 to volunteer or for
questions. A detailed list of badge and requirements covered will be available by March 1.
Sunday, March 24
2–2:30pm – Knee-High Naturalists: Incredible Insects
Come discover nature with your young naturalist! This week’s theme is Incredible Insects! Join a naturalist for a story
where you learn what makes something an insect, make a craft, and even have an up-close encounter with live bugs in
this program designed especially for preschoolers!
Sunday, March 31: Be a Turtle Hero
3:30pm-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Deer and Turkey Playtime
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for our deer and turkeys! 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!
Saturday, March 30
Harry Potter Appreciation Day
Hey Harry Potter fans! Grab your portkey and transport to the magical wizarding world of Woodlands Nature Station! For
one day only, the Nature Station has transformed into our own Hogwarts School of Wizardry! Wear your favorite house
colors or robes as visiting "professors" give lessons on Fantastic Beasts, Potions, Herbology, Wand-making, and much
more! Check out the full schedule below and remember to stick around for our Afternoon Animal Encounters at 3:30pm
and Parade of Raptors at 4:30pm! Bring a picnic lunch, go for a nature hike and make a day of it!
10am-4pm –Seeker of the Snitch
The Golden Snitch is flitting around somewhere in the backyard! Brush-up on your seeker skills and see if you
can find it! When you find it, snap a photo and report back to the Quidditch Referee for a prize!
10am-4pm – The Triwizard Tournament Training Course
Think you have what it takes to compete in the Triwizard Tournament? Test your skills in this rigorous training
course, available one day only! Test your magical ability, intelligence and courage to see if you could handle the
real deal!
11am-4pm –Make Your Own Wand
Expelliarmus! Let’s have some fun and create our own magic wands using native wood and natural materials!
Turn an ordinary stick into a wand with a little crafty magic!
411am-4pm – Potions
Turn to page 394! Attend this year’s Potions demonstration and take home a “potion” sample of your very own!
Which will you make? Felix Felicis for luck? Amortentia for love? Polyjuice potion for trickery? You decide!
11:00-12:30pm – Fantastic Beasts of LBL and Where to Find Them Hike
Join guest instructor “Mudpuppy Scamander” (distant relative of the famous Newt) in learning how to find the
fantastic beasts that live deep in the woods and waters in Land Between the Lakes. Go on a ½ mile hike to check
out a variety of habitats and see if you can locate any fantastic beasts’ homes!
12pm-2pm – Herbology
Plants are truly magical! Using just sunlight, water and soil they create energy, grow and make beautiful flowers!
Join Professor Gillyweed to learn what plants need to grow and plant your own niffler-attracting mariGOLD!
12:30pm-1:15pm – Outstanding O.W.L.s
Its time to earn your O.W.L. (Ordinary Wizarding Level) in owls! Test your owlish knowledge with a fun game and
see if you earn an Outstanding, Exceeds Expectations or Troll!
1:30-2:15pm – Defense Against the Dark Arts
Aspiring wizards need to know practical techniques of defending themselves against dark charms, creatures, and
spells. We will study how some of the fantastic beasts of Land Between the Lakes defend themselves using tricks
such as camouflage, poison and mimicry, and how we can use their methods in our magical adventures!
2:30-3:15pm – Care of Magical Creatures
How do you care for an owl? What do bowtruckles eat? These topics and more will be covered in your very first
Care of Magical Creatures class! In this course, we will learn about magical creatures from the world of Harry
Potter and also how to care for creatures from our world. Hippogriffs not included (advanced classes only).
Sunday, March 31 – Sunday, April 7
Nature to the Rescue: A SUPER Spring Break at Nature Station
Hey parents and grandparents! Looking for fun activities to do during your children’s Spring Break? Do your kids like Spiderman,
the Avengers, Justice League or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Did you know that some animals have a lot in common with our
favorite superheroes? Come out to Nature Station as we have fun exploring why Owls are the X-men of the sky, who guards
our greenery and even learn how to be a superhero for wildlife! Plus, don’t forget about our daily Animal Encounters programs 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!
Sun, March 31
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his
favorite caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard
as his hiding spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and
even fly your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo!
11:30am-12:00pm – The Just-hiss League
Its feeding time! Meet the snakes, one of the most awesome superhero teams of nature! They might not be as
photogenic as Superman, Wonder Woman, or Batman, but snakes have some awesome super powers of their own!
Get up close with several members of the “Just-hiss League” and find out what makes these often-feared creatures a
truly terrific force of nature!
3:30pm-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Courageous Coyotes
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for our coyotes! Coyotes are very cautious creatures, so watch as
they muster the courage to interact with an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy! Also learn more about how
the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
5Sunday, March 31
2–2:30pm – Knee-High Naturalists: Be a Turtle Hero!
Come discover nature with your young naturalist! This week’s theme is Be a Turtle Hero! Join a naturalist for a story about
a turtle, make a craft, learn how you can help wild turtles you find, and even have an up-close encounter with one of our
own box turtles in this program designed especially for preschoolers!
April 2019
Daily Programs
11:30am–12pm – Snake Feeding Sundays
Sundays in March, April, and May, except May 26.
Most of us enjoy a nice Sunday brunch and so do our snakes! In fact, Sunday brunch is their only meal of the week!
Come watch as our rattlesnake, kingsnake, rat snake and more chow down their mouse-alicious meal. You’ll even get to
meet one of the snakes up close! Bring your camera for a snake selfie!
Afternoon Animal Encounters
3:30pm Daily
Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal each weekday. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes
a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. The schedule is:
Mondays – Turtle Time!
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 turtles native to Land Between the Lakes, see what makes each one
unique, and even give them a pat on the shell!
Tuesdays – Goodies for Groundhog
Come see Nature Station’s resident groundhog eat some of her favorite treats during chow time! While
we enjoy watching her munch on lunch, we’ll learn about groundhogs and how they survive as one of
nature’s best burrowers!
Wednesdays – For Goodness Snakes
Have you ever touched a live snake? Here’s your chance! Meet several of our resident snakes as we
learn how these special creatures survive. We’ll also discuss how to be safe around snakes when we’re
outside.
Thursdays – Dinnertime for Bald Eagle
Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our
resident bald eagle at her dinnertime and discover her 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.
Fridays – Help Us Feed the Deer!
It’s time to give the deer their daily treats and you can help! Join us to feed the deer some of their favorite
fruits and veggies and learn more about these cautious creatures. This is the best time to get a good look
at the Nature Station’s resident deer, since they often approach closely at feeding time.
Saturdays – Bites for Bobcat
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!
Sundays – Sunday Funday: Animal Playtime
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for one of Nature Station’s many resident animals!
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!
4:30pm Daily – Parade of Raptors
Come face-to-face with Nature Station’s resident owls and hawks as our staff introduces these birds to you up close before
bringing them in to their night-time shelter.
6April is Homeschoolers Month at Nature Station
Calling all home educating families! We invite you to visit Woodlands Nature Station during April and use the outdoors as
your classroom. You can pick up a “Nature Discovery Activity Book” at Nature Station and use it to guide you through a
variety of exploration activities that will help you learn about nature through all sorts of subjects! Take advantage of
special programs specifically geared for homeschoolers scheduled several times a week throughout the month. Stick
around for our daily Afternoon Animal Encounters at 3:30pm and Parade of Raptors at 4:30pm. If you complete your
activity book and attend at least 2 programs at Nature Station during April, you can earn your official Nature Discovery
patch and certificate! Also join us for the 7th annual Homeschoolers Day at Nature Station on Friday, April 26. This year’s
theme is: Mission: Earth!
Nature Discovery Self-Guided Activity Book:
• Activity books and activities available at Nature Station daily from 10am-5pm.
Featured Homeschooler Programs:
• Tuesday, April 2 – 11am –Fossil Discovery and Craft
• Thursday, April 4 – 11am – Pioneer Skills: Natural Shelters, Edible Plants and More
• Monday, April 8 – 11am – Iron Furnace History Walk
• Wednesday, April 10 – 1pm-4pm - Be a Zookeeper (Reservations required. Call 270.924.2020)
• Sunday, April 14 – 1pm-4pm - Be a Zookeeper: Master Class (Reservations required. Call 270.924.2020)
• Tuesday, April 16 – 11am – Owl Pellet Dissection Lab
• Thursday, April 18 – 11am – Homegrown Naturalists
• Saturday, April 20 – 11am - What’s in a Name? Safari: Learning Animal Names in Different Languages
• Sunday, April 21 – 2pm – The Habits of Rabbits
• Monday, April 22 – 11am – Purple Martin Science Lab
• Wednesday, April 24 – 11am – Pond Prowl and Exploration
• Friday, April 26 – 10am-3pm – 7th Annual Homeschoolers Day at the Nature Station: Mission: Earth!
• Saturday, April 27- 11am-12pm – Birding for Kids
• Sunday, April 28 – 1:30pm – Cats vs. Dogs
• Tuesday, April 30 – 1pm-4pm – Be a Zookeeper (Reservations required. Call 270.924.2020)
Monday, April 1 – Sunday, April 7
Nature to the Rescue: A SUPER Spring Break at Nature Station
Hey parents and grandparents! Looking for fun activities to do during your children’s Spring Break? Do your kids like Spiderman,
the Avengers, Justice League, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Did you know that some animals have a lot in common with
our favorite superheroes? Come out to Nature Station as we have fun exploring why Owls are the X-men of the sky, who
guards our greenery, and even learn how to be a superhero for wildlife! Plus, don’t forget about our daily Animal Encounters
programs 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!
Monday, April 1
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo!
1:30-2:15pm – Who’s the Real Flash?
Barry Allen may be the fastest MAN alive, but what about the other animals? Long before Barry became the Flash, animals
have been perfecting the art of speed. Come learn about some of nature’s fastest animals and meet some quick contenders
that live closer to home. See if you can decide who’s the “real” Flash.
Tuesday, April 2
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo!
71:30–2:15pm – Captain America: The Bald Eagle
The bald eagle and Captain America have a lot in common. They both symbolize freedom and liberty, they both possess
amazing physical abilities and they both almost disappeared–Captain America after being frozen for years, and the bald eagle
after being an endangered species. Join our own “Captain America” during dinnertime and learn about her patriotic powers
and courageous comeback!
Wednesday, April 3
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo!
1:30-2:15pm – Bats: The Power Behind the Caped Crusader
Do bats give you the creeps? If so, you aren’t alone! Did you know that they used to scare Batman too? He now uses their
stealthy night skills to fight crime with amazing gadgets that are inspired by these flying mammals. Come learn about these
winged wonders, how Batman uses their crazy skills in his awesome gadgets, and how you can be a hero for bats!
Thursday, April 4
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo
1:30–2pm – Transformer Turkeys
They may not be the Autobots you know, but our turkeys can transform from a plain brown bird into a fierce feathered fiend!
Join us as we learn more about our talented turkey Transformers, transform an audience member into a turkey, and give these
gobbling guardians a lunchtime treat!
Friday, April 5
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies! Booth! Use our props to dress up, pose, and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo
1:30-2pm – The Nature Station Daredevil
She’s almost blind, but still has extraordinary powers. She creeps around at night, looking for trash cans to conquer. With her
white, fluffy coat and skinless tail, she looks more like a giant rat than a superhero, but this marvelous mammal is more than
meets the eye. Find out who our Daredevil is and what special skills she has up her sleeve (and pouch)!
Saturday, April 6
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo
11am-2pm – Superhero Mask Craft
Protect your secret identity while fighting crime with a handy mask designed by you!
11:30am-12pm – Owls: X-Men of the Sky
8Just like X-Men are born with special powers that set them apart from other people, owls possess abilities that make them
different from other birds. They have special feathers that give them silent, stealthy flight. They have better hearing than any
other bird in the world. And some are so strong that they can kill prey over twice as big as themselves! Meet several X-Men of
the Sky and discover how their mutant-like superpowers make them the masters of the night world!
1-1:45pm – Animal Avengers
*Ideal for home educators.
Thor, the Hulk, and Black Widow weren’t the first to have super powers. Some animals are so amazing they might as well be
superheroes! As we tour the Nature Station’s backyard, meet animal champions such as a bald eagle, snapping turtle, and
bobcat, and explore their “super power” abilities.
2:30-3:00pm – Spidey Senses
*Ideal for home educators.
Peter Parker gained many superpowers from the spider that bit him, including super-strength, the ability to walk up walls, and
the ability to create webs. Learn more about spider superpowers and how these small creatures use their abilities to survive!
Sunday, April 7
All Day – Where’s Aldo? Super Sasquatch Search
Nature Station’s bigfooted friend is celebrating our Super Spring Break in style – in costume! Aldo is dressed like his favorite
caped crusader and testing out his super sneaking skills! Every day, he chooses a new location in our backyard as his hiding
spot for the day. If you find him, snap a picture of him and bring it to a staff member for a prize!
All Day – Super Selfies! Photo Booth
Become the superhero you’ve always wanted to be in our Super Selfies Booth. Use our props to dress up, pose and even fly
your way to your next favorite Facebook or Instagram photo
11am-2pm – Superhero Mask Craft
Protect your secret identity while fighting crime with a handy mask designed by you!
11:30am-12:00pm – The Just-hiss League
Its feeding time! Meet the snakes, one of the most awesome superhero teams of nature! They might not be as photogenic as
Superman, Wonder Woman or Batman, but snakes have some awesome super powers of their own! Get up close with several
members of the “Just-hiss League” and find out what makes these often-feared creatures a truly terrific force of nature!
1:00–1:45pm – L.E.A.P. Into Action: Superhero Training
Psst! Hey Kids – Have you always wanted to be a superhero? Guess what?? L.E.A.P. is recruiting new agents to be heroes
for wildlife! The League of Eager Animal Protectors (better known as L.E.A.P.) needs your help to protect our environment!
Come join one of our naturalists and learn what you can do to join L.E.A.P and become an animal protector at home!
2:30–3pm – Guardians of the Greenery: Beavers
Did you know that beavers are basically superheroes in their wetland habitats? Join a naturalist as we read a story about how
one beaver saved her family and taught humans and animals how to live in harmony at the same time. Now that’s SUPER!
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Everyone knows about Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo, but what about the Nature Station Ninja Turtles?
Come meet our lean, mean, fighting team of turtles as they train for their next battle! They may not be the biggest or the
strongest, but these reptiles each have special powers of their own. When combined, no one can stand up to our heroes in a
half shell! Turtle power!
Tuesday, April 2
11am-12:30pm – Homeschoolers Feature: Fossil Discovery & Craft
Land Between the Lakes is built on a bedrock of fossils. Learn what fossils are and examine some of the common fossils
from our area, such as crinoids, corals, brachiopods and clams. Then make your own “fossil” to take home as a souvenir!
Thursday, April 4
11am-12:30pm – Homeschoolers’ Feature: Pioneer Skills: Natural Shelters, Edible Plants and More
In pioneer times, outdoor survival skills were a basic requirement of life. Join us to learn some of the skills early pioneers
would have had, such as how to build a shelter using natural materials, knowing which wild plants are edible, and more.
Try your hand at some activities to see how you would do as a pioneer!
9Monday, April 8
11am-12:30pm – Homeschoolers Feature: Iron Furnace History Walk
Back in the 1800s, Western Kentucky and Tennessee were home to a thriving iron industry, including 8 furnaces in the
Land Between the Lakes area. This industry brought economic benefits, but also had environmental consequences such
as the near-extirpation of wild turkeys from Kentucky! Join us for a stroll on the Center Furnace Trail as we step back in
time and learn about the iron industry’s local history and ecological impacts.
Wednesday, April 10
1–4pm – Be a Zookeeper
$15 per child. One adult admitted free with child. Price includes Nature Station admission. For ages 7 and above. Limited
to 8 children. Reservation and deposit required. Call 270.924.2020 to reserve your space.
Hey kids! Would you like to experience what it would be like to work as a zookeeper? Here’s your chance! Spend the
afternoon with our naturalists and learn the basics of taking care of reptiles, birds and mammals. What are some of the
important needs that these different animals have? Then get some hands-on experience by helping our naturalists with
animal care duties such as feeding, cleaning and handling of some of the animals. Parents are welcome to attend and
take pictures, and must remain on site while their child takes the class.
Saturday, April 13
Ongoing from 10:30am-4pm – Spring Wild Edibles Strolls
Spring is an excellent time to learn more about wild edibles! Participants will have the chance to learn to identify several
common wild edibles on a one-mile guided hike and go home with a “cookbook” to help you create some wild recipes
yourself! Guided hikes leave at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Sunday, April 14
1–4pm – Be a Zookeeper: Master Class
$15 per child. One adult admitted free with child. Price includes Nature Station admission. For ages 10 and above. Limited
to 8 children. Reservation and deposit required. Call 270.924.2020 to reserve your space.
Hey kids! Would you like to experience what it would be like to work as a zookeeper? Here’s your chance! Join us for this
special “big kids” edition of our popular animal care program! Spend the afternoon with our naturalists and learn the
basics of taking care of reptiles, birds and mammals! What are some of the important needs that these different animals
have? Then get some hands-on experience by helping with animal care duties such as feeding, cleaning and handling of
some of the animals, and even assist in one of our public programs! Parents are welcome to attend and take pictures, and
must remain on site while their child takes the class.
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Opossum Playtime
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!
Tuesday, April 16
11am–12pm – Homeschoolers Feature: Owl Pellet Discovery
*Ideal for Home Educators.
Did you know that owls “puke”? It’s called an owl pellet! Did you also know that you can dissect that pellet to figure out
what an owl has been eating? Join us for an owl dissection activity where we pull apart sterilized (and completely sanitary)
owl pellets! Guided by a naturalist, you’ll learn why owls “cast” pellets, and identify what creature’s bones are in your
pellet!
Thursday, April 18
11-11:45am – Homegrown Naturalists
Did you know you can help real scientists with their research from your own backyard? Ever wonder what lives in your
local creek or pond? What about those cute little birds that come to your feeders? Join one of our naturalists as they
demonstrate a couple of easy projects that bring science into your home!
10Saturday, April 20
10:00am-12:30pm – Earth Day Woodland Wildflower Wander – SOUTH WELCOME STATION
Free. Meet at South Welcome Station parking lot. Wear shoes that can get a little wet.
Join wildflower expert Dr. Edward W. Chester, Austin Peay State University, for a leisurely hike along the lush banks of
Bear Creek, in search of spring wildflowers such as trillium, iris, Jacob’s ladder and more. Learn folklore, medicinal uses
and identification tips about these woodland beauties from one of the co-authors of Wildflowers of the Land Between the
Lakes Region, KY and TN.
11am-12:30pm – Homeschoolers Feature: What’s in a Name Safari: Learning Animal Names in
Different Languages
How do you say “owl” in Spanish? How about “wolf” in Chinese? Or “turtle” in sign language? We’ll take you on a guided
tour to meet a variety of the Nature Station’s resident animals and learn how to say their names in different languages.
You’ll also find out a few interesting stories about how some of them got their English names. Each participant will go
home with a guide listing the animals and the different names they learned.
11am-1pm – Baby Birds Kids’ Craft
Spring is filled with nesting birds! Spend some time designing your own bird nest and baby birds to take home with you!
1:30-2pm – The Tortoise and the Hare
Hey Kids! Who will win the famous race: the Tortoise or the Hare? Let’s find out! We will start by reading the Aesop Fable,
and then we’ll watch the Nation Station’s rabbit and box turtle race to settle the matter!
2:30-3:30pm – “Eggs”periments and Games
Let’s play around with some eggs and fun science experiments! Can you create a contraption that will keep an egg from
breaking when dropped? How about an egg catapult? We’ll try our luck with these tasks and more, and then feed the
leftovers to our excited (and hungry) animals!
Sunday, April 21
2-2:30pm – Homeschoolers Feature: The Habits of Rabbits
Program free with NS admission.
Hop, hop, hop to Nature Station as we discover the hidden world of the “Easter Bunny,” better known in our area as the
Cottontail Rabbit. There’s a lot to learn about the natural history and folklore of “bunny rabbits.” As a special treat, we’ll
have a tame, domestic rabbit on hand for you to meet and pet!
3:30pm-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Animal Easter Baskets
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for all our animals! Watch as some of our resident animals celebrate
Easter in style as they get their very own Easter baskets filled with treats! The wolves say they claim any basket that
smells like meat!
Monday, April 22
11am-12pm – Homeschool Feature: Purple Martin Science Lab
Want to be an ornithologist for a day? Come learn what it takes to be a Purple Martin scientist by helping our naturalists
record data, and maybe even see baby birds! Purple Martin landlords have been keeping track of martin nests for years,
all while helping real scientists in the process!
Wednesday, April 24
11:00am–1pm – Homeschool Feature: Pond Prowl and Exploration
Ideal for home educators.
What lives in a pond besides fish? Let’s find out! We’ll use nets and magnifiers to explore a pond in search of critters like
crayfish, dragonflies, turtles and tadpoles. We’ll also learn how to use chemical tests to see if the water is healthy. Come see
what critters you can discover! Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy.
11Friday, April 26
10am-3pm – Homeschoolers Day at Nature Station
Ideal for home educators.
Join us for the 7th annual Homeschoolers Day at Nature Station as we launch into the earth sciences with engaging
educational programs and activities based around this year’s theme – Mission: Earth! Dive into STEAM inspired lessons
exploring everything from Archeology to Astronomy. We are also welcoming very special guests the Ben E. Clement
Mineral museum and WPSD Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Rukavina to the program! Missions and activities run from
10am-3pm. Join our crew as we explore all the wonders of our home planet! We recommend planning at least a 2-hour
visit to experience all the day has to offer. A complete activity schedule will be available online by April 1.
Saturday, April 27
11:30am-12:15pm – Homeschoolers’ Feature: Birding for Kids
Curious about our feathered friends? Come visit the Nature Station to meet some common birds like cardinals,
woodpeckers and even owls and hawks. You’ll learn how to identify these birds and what makes each one unique. Bring
binoculars if you have them, but don’t worry if you don’t … we have extras.
1:30-2pm – The Leapfrog 500
“Gentlemen, start your engines!” It’s racing season again at Woodlands Nature Station and it’s time to rev up those
“Ribbets” for a Nature Station frog race! We’re going to test the speed and endurance of three of frog-racing’s finest.
Bullfrog Bodine is favored to win but Leopard Labonte and Treefrog Truex plan to give him a leap for his money!
Sunday, April 28
2-3:30pm – Homeschoolers’ Feature: Cats vs. Dogs
All animals are amazing, but have you ever wondered how they measure up to each other? Get an up-close look at our
resident wildlife and compare the strength, agility and special abilities of cats and dogs!
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Groundhog Playtime
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for our groundhog! 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!
Tuesday, April 30
1pm–4pm – Be a Zookeeper
$15 per child. One adult admitted free with child. Price includes Nature Station admission. For ages 7 and above. Limited
to 8 children. Reservation and deposit required. Call 270.924.2020 to reserve your space.
Hey kids! Would you like to experience what it would be like to work as a zookeeper? Here’s your chance! Spend the
afternoon with our naturalists and learn the basics of taking care of reptiles, birds and mammals. What are some of the
important needs that these different animals have? Then get some hands-on experience by helping our naturalists with
animal care duties such as feeding, cleaning and handling of some of the animals. Parents are welcome to attend and
take pictures, and must remain on site while their child takes the class.
12May 2019
11:30am–12pm – Snake Feeding Sundays
Sundays in May, except May 26.
Most of us enjoy a nice Sunday brunch and so do our snakes! In fact, Sunday brunch is their only meal of the week!
Come watch as our rattlesnake, kingsnake, rat snake and more chow down their mouse-alicious meal. You’ll even get to
meet one of the snakes up close! Bring your camera for a snake selfie!
Afternoon Animal Encounters
3:30pm Daily
Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal each weekday. Enjoy a closer look and sometimes
a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors. The schedule is:
Mondays – Turtle Time!
o 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 turtles native to Land Between the Lakes, see what makes each one
unique and even give them a pat on the shell!
Tuesdays – Goodies for Groundhog
O Come see Nature Station’s resident groundhog eat some of her favorite treats during chow time! While
we enjoy watching her munch on lunch, we’ll learn about groundhogs and how they survive as one of
nature’s best burrowers!
Wednesdays – For Goodness Snakes
o Have you ever touched a live snake? Here’s your chance! Meet several of our resident snakes as we
learn how these special creatures survive. We’ll also discuss how to be safe around snakes when we’re
outside.
Thursdays – Dinnertime for Bald Eagle
o Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our
resident bald eagle at her dinnertime and discover her 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.
Fridays – Help Us Feed the Deer!
o It’s time to give the deer their daily treats, and you can help! Join us to feed the deer some of their
favorite fruits and veggies and learn more about these cautious creatures. This is the best time to get a
good look at the Nature Station’s resident deer, since they often approach closely at feeding time.
Saturdays – Bites for Bobcat
o 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!
Sundays – Sunday Funday: Animal Playtime
o Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for one of Nature Station’s many resident animals!
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!
4:30pm Daily – Parade of Raptors
Come face-to-face with Nature Station’s resident owls and hawks as our staff introduces these birds to you up close before
bringing them in to their night-time shelter.
Saturday, May 4
11:30am–12pm – Incredible Insects
*Ideal for home educators.
Did you know that a cockroach can live for three weeks without its head? Insects possess some incredible and interesting
survival skills! Crawl on in to the Nature Station to learn more about the fascinating world of insects and meet some live
examples up close.
1-3pm – Derby Hat Craft
It’s Turtle Derby time! Celebrate Nature Station style by making a hat to wear to today’s Kentucky Turtle Derby!
132:30-3pm – Kentucky Turtle Derby
It’s Derby time! Let’s celebrate Nature Station style by racing our resident turtles! They might not be as fast as
thoroughbreds, but they’re just as entertaining! Meet the contestants, pick your favorite and cheer for your turtle to cross
the finish line! You can even make a festive hat and sip on a kiddie mint julep. After the races, you’ll get to meet the
contestants up close and give the winner a pat on the shell!
5:30-8:00pm – Sunset Canoe Trip – LOCATION TBA
$25 per canoe. Cost does not include daytime NS admission. NS closes at 5pm. Registration limited. Reservation and full
deposit required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for location information.
Join us for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Lake Barkley’s 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.
Sunday, May 5
2:30-3pm – Goodies for Groundhog
Come see Nature Station’s resident groundhog eat some of her favorite treats during chow time! While we enjoy watching
her munch on lunch, we’ll learn about groundhogs and how they survive as one of nature’s best burrowers!
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Coyote Playtime
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!
Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12
10am–5pm – Mother’s Day Weekend Wildflower & Native Plant Sale
Spring is here and it’s time to start planting those gardens! Wildflowers and other native plants make great additions to
anyone’s garden – they attract butterflies and birds, often require less water and care than other plants, and look beautiful!
Treat Mom to some new plants for her garden or pick out some for yourself!
Saturday, May 11
10am-5pm – MIGRATION CELEBRATION: World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day, the second Saturday in May, honors the spectacle and struggles of our feathered friends that
migrate between North America and the tropics. Join us to be part of the celebration! Peek in on some baby birds, enjoy
kid-friendly crafts and games and more! We’ll be spotlighting nature’s most amazing travelers with special programs
throughout the day. For more information about International Migratory Bird Day, visit www.birdday.org
10am-4pm – Backyard Bird Scavenger Hunt
Can you spot a cardinal in the trees? Can you count how many turkeys are in our flock? This fun scavenger hunt
will have you looking all around our backyard in search of birds large and small. Learn fun facts about birds as
you practice your spotting skills.
11am-1pm – Bird Crafts for Kids
As part of our day-long celebration of birds, we’ll be making some kid-friendly bird crafts! Stop by and make your
own souvenir of your day at the Nature Station to take home.
11:30am-12:15pm - Welcome Back Hummingbirds!
They’re back! Our favorite backyard beauties have arrived! Join us to learn about all things hummingbird and then
try to spot them buzzing around our backyard gardens. We’ll discuss attracting hummingbirds, identifying which
kinds you might see, and of course their amazing migration journey.
1:30-2:15pm – Bird Call Bingo
Join us for a fun game of bingo! Listen to an amazing variety of trills, twitters and trumpets, learn what bird is
responsible for which cool call, and maybe even win a prize! No prior bird knowledge required!
2:30-3:15pm – Baby Birds! Springtime at the Nature Station means newly hatched birds! Come learn about the
life cycle of birds, and even get a chance to peek inside some nearby nests in search of eggs and babies! We’ll
visit several nests, including purple martins and barn swallows, and see who might be growing up inside.
144:30–4:50pm – Parade of Raptors
Come face-to-face with Nature Station’s resident owls and hawks as our staff introduces these birds to you up-
close before bringing them in to their night-time shelter.
Sunday, May 12
2:30–3pm – Bird Mothers Know Best
We all appreciate our mothers, after all, where would we be without them? Come out and join us as we celebrate the
moms of the bird world! We’re going to get up close and personal with some of our native baby birds and nests as we
explore everything from laying the egg to the empty nest, we’ll be showing our love for all the momma birds out there!
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Vulture Playtime
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for our vultures! 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!
Saturday, May 18
11:30am–12:30pm – Spring Nature Hike
Join a naturalist for the first official guided hike of the season! Explore a 1-mile woodland trail as you learn to identify
different trees and spot native wildlife that call the area home!
2–2:30pm – Tales of Scales
Program free with NS admission.
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!
5:30-8:00pm – Sunset Kayak Trip – LOCATION TBA
$20 per person to use one of our kayaks; $15 per person if you bring your own kayak. Participants must be age 13 or
above. Cost does not include NS admission. NS closes at 5pm. Reservation and full deposit required. Call 270-924-2020
to reserve your space.
Join us for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Lake Barkley’s 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.
Sunday, May 19
2:30–3pm – The True Kentucky Wildcat
*Ideal for home educators.
Meet Kentucky’s true wildcat, the bobcat! Join our resident bobcat for his morning meal 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.
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Turtle Playtime
Everyone loves having fun and today it’s playtime for our turtles! 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!
Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27
River Days
Hey kids! Splash on out to the Nature Station this Memorial Day Weekend for River Days! Enjoy live animals, activities,
games and programs all dedicated to celebrating our rivers and lakes! Discover creatures that live in the depths of our
lakes and bays and get up close and personal with our resident lake and swamp creatures! Celebrate our watery world by
bringing your whole family to have fun at the Nature Station!
Saturday, May 25
Kayak and Canoe Rentals Begin
Canoe and kayak rentals on Honker Lake begin on Memorial Day Weekend. Hourly rentals start at 10am and all boats need to
be returned by 4:30pm. Rental fees are $10 per hour per boat. Visitors must check in at Nature Station in order to rent a canoe
or kayak. Rentals may be suspended for inclement weather. For more information call 270-924-2299.
15Throughout the Day – Visit with Smokey!
Smokey Bear will be making appearances at scheduled times throughout the day. Bring a camera, because Smokey loves to
pose for pictures with the young and young at heart!
Throughout the Day – Wacky Waters Scavenger Hunt
Search though the Nature Station to find the answers to clues about what animals live in our local waterways! Those who
complete the scavenger hunt get a prize!
Throughout the Day – Aquatic Animal Touch Tanks
Come get up close and personal with some of the critters that you can find in our local ponds and creeks! Feel free to touch,
but remember to be gentle!
11:30am-1:30pm – Make your Own Fish Craft
Join us for this kid-friendly craft where you get to make your very own fish decoration out of CDs!
12:30-1pm – Let’s Get Snappy!
Ever wonder what a snapping turtle eats? Join one of our naturalists as they feed our snappers! Along the way, we will learn
about where these turtles live, and how they survive out in the wild!
1:30-3pm – Pond Prowl
Program free with Nature Station admission.
Watch your step and bring the family to discover the inhabitants of our local pond! All kinds of critter families call out pond
home. We’ll be searching for baby dragonflies, tadpoles and more! Come along as we search for the tiny creatures hiding
beneath the surface of the water. Program free with Nature Station admission. Participants should wear shoes and clothes
they don’t mind getting wet or muddy. Nets and magnifying glasses provided.
3:30-3:50pm – Beach Bum Bobcat
Cowabunga! We can’t take our bobcat to the beach, but maybe we can bring the beach to our bobcat! Let’s add some sand,
sun, water and maybe a beach ball to his environment and see what happens!
6–8:30pm – Family Sunset Canoe Trip – LOCATION TBA
$25 per canoe. Cost does not include daytime NS admission. NS closes at 5pm. Registration limited. Reservation and full
deposit required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for location information.
Join us for a sunset canoe trip on one of Lake Barkley’s scenic bays. We’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of an evening on the
lake while learning about wildlife, such as osprey, beavers and deer. This trip is great for families. Paddlers of all skill levels
are welcome.
Sunday, May 26
11am-1pm – Leaping Frog Origami Craft
Ever want to see how far a frog can leap? Let’s find out by creating your very own origami frog!
12:30-1pm – Lake Monsters!
You may have heard of Nessie the Loch Ness Monster… but what about the creatures that live in our own lakes? Join a
naturalist as we discover some of the giants that live in Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake!
1:30-2:15pm – Water Games
What better way to spend a Sunday than playing in the water! Come join a couple of our naturalists for some fun, kid-oriented
water games! Just remember to bring a spare set of clothes if you plan to get wet!
2:30-3pm – Turtle Talladega!
Ready…set….. SLOOOOOOWWWW! Get ready for thrilling races between the tiny turtle champions of the Nature Station.
Bring the family and root for your favorite shelled reptile. Also learn how you can help turtles that take to the road in your
neighborhood!
3:30-3:50pm – Sunday Funday: Wild Watermelon Feast!
Watermelon is a great treat for hot summer days! Let’s enjoy some watermelon and the see which Nature Station animals
enjoy it too!
6–8:30pm – Sunset Canoe Trip – LOCATION TBA
$25 per canoe. Cost does not include daytime NS admission. NS closes at 5pm. Registration limited. Reservation and full
deposit required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for location information.
Join us for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of a Lake Barkley scenic bay. We will search the waters
and shorelines for wildlife such as osprey and beavers listen to nature’s evening chorus, and watch for a rising full moon at the
end of the night.
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