Events

Aug 14

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Friday, August 14, 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 15

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser U2 at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe at 8pm Star Party at 9:15pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 15

Hummingbird 101

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 11:00 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

August is the best time to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly-filled feeders. Join us for a quick lesson on these little jewels, then step outside into the gardens and watch them in their feeding frenzy!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 15

Flying Fast

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 1:30 - 2:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Sorry, no Maverick or Goose - but let's meet some real flying aces close up: like an owl and a hawk! Discover their amazing aerial abilities and how they are masters of the sky!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 15

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

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 15

Leatherworking

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

In the 1850s, leather was a staple good that was used to make sturdy shoes, saddles, bags, and even hinges on your windows in a pinch. Although leather can last a very long time, it still occasionally needs to be replaced, maintained, repaired - or even turned into something to sell. Come out and learn about leatherworking here on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 16

Hummingbirds of the World

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 1:30 - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Only one kind of hummingbird breeds in the Eastern United States, the ruby-throated. However, it has lots of cousins-there are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world! Join us for this presentation to discover some of the world's most interesting hummingbirds such as the Marvelous Spatuletail, Bee Hummingbird, Streamertail, and Sword-billed Hummingbird. Then step out into our backyard gardens to watch our friendly neighborhood ruby-throats buzz around!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 16

Sunday Funday: Bunny Ball

Sunday, August 16, 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

Aug 16

Games & Graces

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

The chores are all done and it's time to play! Test your might, skill and wits with the popular pastimes of the 1850s. Perhaps you'll try your hand at Horseshoes. See if you can catch the hoop in a game of Graces, or compete with your friends and family in a good old-fashioned Tug-of-War! All this and more when it's game time on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 16

Pigging Out

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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 22

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser I-pop at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Laser X - 90's Alternative Rock at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 22

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 22, 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 22

Marsupial Munchies

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Marsupials love munchies too! Join us as we meet our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these patrolling your backyard!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Soar like an Eagle

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who rules the water and sky of Land between the Lakes? The Bald Eagle of course! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagle, Tahahente, during her chow time and learn why this bird is found abundantly throughout Land Between the Lakes and the secrets of their survival. We'll also discuss the successful comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Horsing Around

Saturday, August 22, 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 22

Washing Clothes

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10am - 12:30pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Experience laundry day the old-fashioned way! Learn the step by step process of washing clothes the historic way. Lend a hand, and discover the hard work behind keeping clothes clean before modern machines made it easy!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 22

Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 8am - 1pm

Land Between the Lakes, 1268 The Trace, Dover, LBL

If you're looking for a challenge that goes beyond a typical trail run, the Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge puts your endurance and navigation skills to the test. Held August 22 in Land Between the Lakes, participants will tackle an eight-mile course using only a map and compass, with all registration proceeds supporting Beacon Rescue's disaster response and anti-exploitation efforts.

Contact: 615-807-0576

Aug 23

Gar-gantuan Fish

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

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

Aug 23

Sunday Funday: Turkeys

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our 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!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 23

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, August 23, 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

Aug 23

Of Kilns & Kick Wheels

Sunday, August 23, 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 kick wheeling!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 25

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 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

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 29

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 29, 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 80's at 5:30pm Laser Beatles at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 29

Silent Sight

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

One of the rarest owls in Kentucky, barn owls once were quite common, but slowly started to disappear. Come up close and meet Ghost our resident barn owl, as we talk about her story and how we can help barn owls in Kentucky.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

Crazy for Carrion

Saturday, August 29, 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 new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves dinner-time, and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

The Science of Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second! Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

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 29

Knitting

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 10am - 11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Join us on the farm for a cozy, hands-on fiber experience! Discover the art of knitting as we demonstrate basic techniques, share its rich historical significance, and explore how this timeless craft has connected communities for generations. Guests will have the opportunity to try knitting themselves and add a few stitches to our ongoing community washcloth project - or practice on a sample swatch designed just for beginners. Whether you're brand new to knitting or simply curious about its history, this interactive experience offers a warm, welcoming space to learn, create, and connect. Come stitch a row and become part of the story!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 30

Peewee Predators

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

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 tiny 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

Aug 30

Sunday Funday: Red Wolves

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

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our endangered Red Wolves! 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 30

Basket Making

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 10am - 11:30am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

From egg baskets to picnic baskets, many different types of baskets were created by hand to help do the many jobs on the farm. Join us today to learn about the different kinds of baskets, their uses, and some tips for making your own at home.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 30

Pigging Out

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

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

Sep 5

Critter Scene Investigation

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife “critter scenes” and use the clues to discover who is responsible!

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 5

Axe Throwing

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Come out and play a kid-friendly game of Axe Throwing! Bring your A-game, compete with siblings and friends, and otherwise have a great time tossing these foam + Velcro projectiles. Fun for the whole family.

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 5

Trades Fair

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10am - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

This Labor Day weekend celebrate the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. If you are interested in having a booth at the annual Trades Fair email: sshakleford@friendsoflbl.org Vendors: Bramble & Bee (Honey Products) Brent McKinney (Stone Cutter and Copper Jewelry) Caleb Coots (Saturday Only Live Music) Daily Bread Milling (Flour) Hoptown Foods (Food Truck) James Kneeling (Wood Carvings) Lee Family Farm & Petting Zoo (Saturday Only) Liz & the Amish (Baked Goods and Root Beer - Sunday Only) Pettygrew Grist Mill (Grits and Milling Demonstrations) Shades Ridge Farm (Goat Milk Soap) Tammy Trawick (Baked Goods) Tennessee River Artist Blacksmith Association (Blacksmithing Demonstrations)

Contact: 931-232-6457

Sep 5

Paw Paw Path Hike

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 10:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Join a naturalist for a beginner-friendly, 1 mile hike to learn foraging safety tips as well as general trail safety like how to identify poison ivy and what to do if you encounter a wild animal.

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 5

DIY Animal Track Book Craft

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 11am - 1pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Can you identify what animal has been around from only its footprints? Join us and learn about animal tracks while crafting a booklet that can help you remember what certain tracks look like and can maybe even assist you out in the wild!

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 5

Kid vs. Wild

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 1pm - 2:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Hey kids! Learn some basic outdoor survival skills like building temporary shelters, what to pack in a survival kit, and more by trying some fun hands-on activities.

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 5

Campground Critters

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Campgrounds are one of the best places to spot wildlife! In this program, you’ll get the chance to meet a few critters that might wander into your campsite! Learn why campgrounds make a good home base for animals as well as what you can do as a responsible camper to keep them happy and healthy!

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 5

Sunset Kayak Trip

Saturday, September 5, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, 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 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. $30 per person admission - reservation and full deposit required Participants must be 13+ years old

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 6

Bites, Stings & Venomous Things

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:15pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

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.

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 6

Lost in the Woods

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 1pm - 2:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Navigation is an important part of any outdoor adventure. Join us as we learn the basics of reading a map and a compass, then test your new skills to try and find some secret clues hidden around the Nature Station! Can you use a map and compass to find your way, or will you end up lost in the woods?

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 6

Knot Tying Basics

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 2pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Did you know knot tying is an important outdoor skill in camping, fishing, and so many more fun activities? Stop by and learn how to tie a variety of knots including the “clove hitch,” “slip knot,” and “bowline”, as well as how and where these knots can be used!

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 6

Opossum at the Picnic

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Opossums sure are awesome! Join us as we meet Billie, our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these underrated marsupials patrolling your backyard!

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 6

Sunset Kayak Trip

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, 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 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. $30 per person admission - reservation and full deposit required Participants must be 13+ years old

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 7

Bonfire Basics

Monday, September 7, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:15pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Are you an A-framer? Or do you prefer the log cabin? Join a naturalist and learn the basics of building a good bonfire! You’ll even get to practice building an edible model fire with some sweet treats. You won’t want to miss this; we just know this program will be on fire (not literally)!

Contact: 270-924-2020

Sep 7

Campfire Cooking

Monday, September 7, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

One of the most important camping skills is… cooking! Come and taste a few recipes demonstrated by one of our naturalists and receive the recipes to make them on your own! While supplies last.

Contact: 270-924-2020