Nov
25
Fri
Do it yourself Nature Gifts and Decorations @ Woodlands Nature Station
Nov 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Want to avoid the crowds at big stores and malls? Come to Nature Station and make some fun and creative gifts and home decorations inspired by nature! Give them away as holiday gifts or keep them for yourself! No artistic talent required.

Traveling with Light Planetarium Show @ Golden Pond Planetarium
Nov 25 @ 3:00 pm

Traveling with Light presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. The Sun is the closest star to Earth and generates the energy that provides the light and heat necessary for life. Nevertheless, the Sun is not the only source of natural light. Fire has accompanied the Earth since its inception and has played a very important role in the evolution of the human being, so much so that its discovery by primitive societies changed their way of life.

 

Nov
26
Sat
Christmas at the Homeplace @ Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Agricultural Museum
Nov 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Step back in time to the smell of pine needles and gingerbread and to stockings hung by the fire with care, to a simple 1850 Christmas. Wander around the farm, and visit the homes to see how the farm family decorated for the Christmas Season. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations, collect recipes for traditional holiday treats to make at home. Then sit back and relax to the old-time Christmas tunes and stories. Later, join in singing 1800s Christmas carols as we usher in Santa Claus’ arrival. Do not miss a visit with good ol’ Santa Claus! Come all ye for fun and merriment!

 

Discover the Stars @ Golden Pond Planetarium
Nov 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

On a clear, dark night, most of us, at one time or another, have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

 

Nov
27
Sun
Blacksmithing @ Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Agricultural Museum
Nov 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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-1800s and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools.

First Chance Eagle Viewing Van Tour @ Woodlands Nature Station
Nov 27 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

The eagle has landed! Lots of bald eagles migrate to the Land Between the Lakes area for the winter. Many arrive in November. Join us on our first van tour of the season to visit some eagle-viewing hotspots and look for these breathtaking birds in the wild. Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for closer looks.

Cost:  $15 per person. Fee includes same day Nature Station admission.
Registration and Deposit Required: Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.
Notes: 

  • Dress for the weather.
  • Moderate walking may be required.
Good Night Farm @ Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Agricultural Museum
Nov 27 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

We start our evening chores with the adorable Parade of Chickens, featuring our beloved Scissors the Hen. It’s a Homeplace Tradition! Then we say goodnight to the young whippersnappers on the farm, our pigs. Finally, you can help us herd our sheep to the front of the farm…well actually, they already know the way. It’s a sheep’s world, and we’re just living in it. Get up close and personal with the real stars of the farm, our ANIMALS!

Closing for the Season … Come see us again in March 2023.

Nov
28
Mon
Laser Legends of the Night Sky @ Golden Pond Planetarium
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

In this daytime laser offering, we get two stories associated with the constellations. These are classical Greek stories hundreds of years old. Perhaps you have heard versions of the same stories. The first story is the legend of Perseus and Andromeda, which takes a lighthearted and imaginative look at the myths associated with these prominent constellations. Narrated by Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, the show brings to life the mythological figures of Perseus, Andromeda and a host of other characters in an action-packed epic story of heroism, romance and of course Astronomy.

The second story looks at the myths associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure. Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.

**This is not a traditional planetarium show. It is a bright and colorful laser light show produced in the spirit of a cartoon. We do also have this show available as a traditional planetarium show, which is a full-dome animated version of the same show.