The gorgeous bobcat at Woodlands Nature Station
One of our favorite places to spend time in the Land Between the Lakes is the Woodlands Nature Station. Whenever we’re in the area (which is often), the Nature Station is one of our first stops.
The Wildlife Celebration at Woodlands Nature Station will be held Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday-Monday, May 23-25. Visit with Smokey Bear, gobble with turkeys, and have up-close encounters with native wildlife in the Nature Station’s backyard at Land Between The Lakes. All programs are included with Nature Station admission.
“Visitors can learn about animals that make this area their home. We’ll show you how to help preserve wildlife habitats and why it is important,” said Darrin Samborski, Environmental Education Specialist at Land Between The Lakes. “We’re also offering two family canoe trips that weekend for people to view wildlife from the water. We usually see a lot of native birds, mammals, and reptiles along the shoreline and on the water during these outings.”
Weekend Nature Station Events:
Saturday-Monday, May 23-25
- 10am-4pm “I Spy Up High” Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, May 23
- Scheduled appearances by Smokey Bear throughout the day
- 11:30am Talkin’ Turkeys
- 1-3pm Critter Craft for Kids
- 1:30pm Let’s Get Snappy! Turtle feeding
- 3:30pm Animal Tall Tales
- 6-8:30pm Sunset Canoe Trip ($25/canoe, reservation and deposit required)
Sunday, May 24
- 11:30am Lunchtime for Red Wolves
- 1-3pm Critter Craft for Kids
- 1:30pm Storytime with Smokey Bear
- 3:30pm Bald Is Beautiful: The Bald Eagle
- 6-8:30pm Sunset Family Canoe Trip ($25/canoe, reservation and deposit required)
Monday, May 25
- 11:30am Fears and Phobias
- 1:30pm Batty for Bats
- 3:30pm A Howlin’ Good Time: Coyotes
All programs are included with paid Nature Station admission; $5 age 13 and up, $3 age 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under. Call 270-924-2020 to pre-register for guided canoe trips Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Daily canoe and kayak rentals start Saturday, May 23, 10am-4:30pm, weather permitting.
For more details, call 270-924-2299.
Land Between The Lakes is located approximately 90 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. There are several options for overnight accommodations; camping is available in Land Between The Lakes, as well as at private campgrounds in the area. Lodging is also available at state resort parks, motels, and private resorts in the surrounding area.
Also See:
- Land Between the Lakes Pictures on Genuine Kentucky
- Elk & Bison Prairie Pictures on Genuine Kentucky
- Canoeing on Honker Lake (Guided Tour from Woodlands Nature Station)
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