Events

Jul 17

Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden

Friday, July 17, 2026 - 9am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Pack comfortable shoes and a snack to learn all about heirloom old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were baked and canned hands-on at The Homeplace.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 17

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 17, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 18

Meet the Birds

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 11am - 12:30pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 18

Gar-gantuan Fish

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

There's no exaggerating the size of these catches! Watch our resident gar grab a bite to eat and learn all about them right in our own backyard pond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 18

DIY Animal Tracks Craft

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 2pm - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's hard to tell whose footprint is whose! Let's make our own field guide to show us what a wolf, bobcat, and other animals' tracks look like, so we know them when we spot them in the woods!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 18

Tales of Scales

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 1:30 - 2:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 way these slimy and scaly creatures survive!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 18

Gardening

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10am - 11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step back to 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens to survive. In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 18

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80s at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 18

Gardening

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10am-11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step back into 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens! In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life. After a short introduction to historic gardening practices, each participant will design their own 1850s-style garden layout

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 19

Woodworking

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 10am - 11:30am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 19

Crazy for Carrion

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up-close look at our black and turkey vultures that just love dinner-time and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 19

Pigging Out

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Learn fascinating facts about pigs and their place on the farm! Meet Pinky and Blake, the heritage breed pigs, while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 19

Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 21

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 24

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 24, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser U2 at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 25

Dog Days of Summer

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Hot dog! It gets hot in the summer, and when you have fur like wolves and coyotes, you can really feel the heat! How do we keep our canines cool and comfortable in the summer? Join our naturalists for a fun program as we demonstrate some "cool" activities that are fun and refreshing for our animals.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Spinning Wool

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Discover the art of fiber and spinning in this interactive farm experience! Guests will be introduced to natural fibers like cotton and wool, with hands-on samples to see and feel the difference. Learn how a traditional spinning wheel works and watch raw fiber transform into yarn right before your eyes.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 25

Tiny Terrors!

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Horsing Around

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job is on an 1850's farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 25

Bites for Bobcat

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Sunset Kayak Trip

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come along for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Land Between the Lakes scenic bays. We will search the waters and shorelines for wildlife. $30 per person, participants must be 13+ years old.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 26

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 26

Of Kilns & Kick Wheels

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

19th Century Tennessee was no stranger to pottery. Redware, and salt glazed stoneware stored food on many farmsteads. Join us on the farm, and you could catch anything from kiln-making to kickwheeling!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 26

Bald is Beautiful

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Bald eagles may not actually be bald, but they certainly are beautiful! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagles during their chow time and learn why this bird makes a perfect national symbol for America. We'll also discuss the successful comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 26

Sunday Funday: Opossum Playtime!

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 28

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 31

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 31, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 31

Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden

Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Pack comfortable shoes and a snack to learn all about heirloom old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were baked and canned hands-on at The Homeplace.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 1

Blacksmithing

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's Hammer time at the 1850's farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 1

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 1pm - 2pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 1

30th Annual Hummingbird Festival

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 10am - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's the 30th annual Hummingbird Festival at the Woodlands Nature Station! Join us August 1-2 for a hummingbird party that has become a community tradition. August brings hundreds of hummingbirds through Land Between the Lakes as they migrate south for the winter. See hummingbirds buzz around our native gardens and learn about ways you can welcome these birds and other wildlife to your backyards. The festival will feature hummingbird banding with Southeastern Avian Research, native plant sale, pollinator photography gallery, local nature artisans, hummingbird games and crafts for kids (and adults alike!), plus programs and demonstrations about attracting hummingbirds and other backyard wildlife!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 2

Coloring on the Farm

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 11am - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

There are a lot of beautiful sites here on the farm. Come sit and relax, as we color some nice farm scenes.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 2

Pigging Out

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 1pm - 2pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 4

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd - Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd - The Wall at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 4

Hummingbird Hangout

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 10:30am - 11am

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 5

Secrets of Attracting Hummingbirds

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Processing Yarn

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step into the colorful world of natural dyeing. Watch as we prepare our mordant and dye bath, then soak yarn until it reaches its rich, natural hue. As the pot simmers, enjoy a story from the past and learn how people once created vibrant colors using plants and everyday materials. Come be part of the process and see what nature creates!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 8

Horsing Around

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job is on an 1850's farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 8

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 8

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 9am - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering special access before we open our doors to the general public to allow visitors exclusive time in our backyard! $12 per person, includes all day access to Nature Station. Space is limited, make reservations by calling 270-924-2020 Will not be available August 1-2 due to the Hummingbird Festival.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Red Wolf Treat Time

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, of course! Learn about 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.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Vulture Culture

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up-close look at these birds that are crazy for carrion and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 hummingbirds a day, and they all come to feast at our easy-to-watch bird feeders! If you love hummingbirds, you certainly won't want to miss this! The event includes live music & hummingbird program. $30 per person Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 9

Processing Yarn

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step into the colorful world of natural dyeing. Watch as we prepare our mordant and dye bath, then soak yarn until it reaches its rich, natural hue. As the pot simmers, enjoy a story from the past and learn how people once created vibrant colors using plants and everyday materials. Come be part of the process and see what nature creates!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 9

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 9

Snake Feeding Sundays

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 9

It's a Trap! SNAP!

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who or what lurks beneath the waves? 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.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 9

Sunday Funday: Coyotes

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 11

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser Beatles at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233