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Spring Break Activities at Woodlands Nature Station

March 3, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Bobcat at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes (November 2015)

She Has One of the Most Beautiful Faces in Kentucky: Bobcat at Woodlands Nature Station!

There are A LOT of fun and educational events scheduled at Woodlands Nature Station during area schools’ Spring Break week. Programs for all ages will be offered daily from March 30 through April 10, as part of Kids Outdoor Days: Spring Break Week at Land Between The Lakes.

Programs offer family-friendly opportunities to get outdoors, have fun, and enjoy up-close encounters with amazing animals – from a gorgeous bald eagle to coyotes! Some of the highlights include archery, outdoor survival skills, geocaching, and encounters with live snakes, owls, deer, and more. Nature Station is open 10am-5pm, Wednesday through Sunday during March and November, and 7 days a week April through October.

“Come out and enjoy Nature Station’s wildlife programs and outdoor activities. These programs offer family outdoor adventure while providing valuable learning experiences.” – Aviva Yasgur, Naturalist at the Nature Station

Purchase an LBL Fun Card this spring for discounted general admissions to our day-use facilities. Fun Cards with 10 visits cost $35 and can be used at Nature Station, Homeplace, and Golden Pond Planetarium in any combination of visits.

Check out the Calendar of Events to learn about programs happening throughout the year at Nature Station and across Land Between The Lakes. Follow Nature Station on Twitter @LBLNature.

Here is the complete Spring Break week program schedule for Nature Station, March 30-April 10:

Wed., Mar. 30
2:30pm  Talkin’ Turkeys

3:30pm  For Goodness Snakes!

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Thur., Mar. 31
2:30pm  Bites, Stings, & Venomous Things

3:30pm  Dinnertime for Bald Eagle

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Fri., Apr. 1
10am-4pm  April Fools Scavenger Hunt: What’s Wrong Here?

11:30am  Homeschoolers Month Program: Radical Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians

3:30pm  Help Us Feed the Deer!

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Sat., Apr. 2–Sun., Apr. 10

10am-4:30pm  Geocaching Egg Hunt

(Self-guided activity. Clues & coordinates available at Nature Station.)

 

Sat., Apr. 2
11am-2pm  Cooking Over a Campfire Demonstration

11am-4pm  Archery for All!

2-3pm  Geocaching 101

3:30pm  Dinnertime for Red Wolves

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Sun., Apr. 3
11:30am  Snake Feeding Sundays

2:30pm  Kid vs. Wild: Outdoor Survival Skills for Kids

3:30pm  Mystery Animal Encounter

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Mon., Apr. 4
11:30am  Homeschoolers Month Program: Incredible Insects

2:30pm  Critters in the Campground

3:30pm  Howlin’ Good Time with Coyotes

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Tue., Apr. 5
11:30am  Homeschoolers Month Program: Spring Nature Hike

2:30pm  Nature Station Jungle Book

3:30pm  Treats for Turkeys

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Wed., Apr. 6
11:30am  Homeschoolers Month Program: Amazing Animals Backyard Tour

2:30pm  Build a Birdhouse

3:30pm  For Goodness Snakes!

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Thur., Apr. 7
11:30am  Homeschoolers Month Program: Pond Prowl

2:30pm  Venomous Snakes of Kentucky & Tennessee

3:30pm  Dinnertime for Bald Eagle

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Fri., Apr. 8
11:30am  Homeschoolers Month Program: Radical Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians

2:30pm  Birding for Kids

3:30pm  Help Us Feed the Deer!

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Sat., Apr. 9
11:30am  Pet vs. Wild
2pm  Wild Edibles Hike & Tasting

(Reservations & additional fee required: call 270-924-2020.)

3:30pm  Dinnertime for Red Wolves

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

 

Sun., Apr. 10
11:30am  Snake Feeding Sundays

2:30pm  Treasure Hunt Hike

3:30pm  Mystery Animal Encounter

4:30pm  Parade of Raptors

White-breasted Nuthatch at Woodlands Nature Station
About the Land Between the Lakes

Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area manages more than 170,000 acres in western Kentucky and Tennessee as part of the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Agriculture’s public lands program. Land Between The Lakes offers outdoor recreation, lake access, land management, and environmental education to over 1.4 million visitors annually. The Friends of Land Between The Lakes works in partnership with the Forest Service providing program services, funds development, and volunteer support.

To find more information about Land Between The Lakes, log on to the official website at www.landbetweenthelakes.us or call toll-free at 1-800-LBL-7077 or local at 270-924-2000. For more information on the Friends of Land Between The Lakes, log on to www.friendsoflbl.org.

Land Between The Lakes official Twitter accounts include@LBLScreechOwl, @LBLNature, @LBLHomeplace, and @LandBtwnLakes, and Pinterest www.pinterest.com/lblnra.

Also on Genuine Kentucky:

  1. Pictures of Land Between the Lakes
  2. Things to Do in Kentucky
  3. Top 10 Things I Love About the Homeplace in the LBL

 

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