Woodlands Nature Station

Hours
April-October | 10am-5pm
April - October | Open Daily | 10am-5pm
March and November | Wed - Sun | 10am-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day as well as December-February

General Admission
Adult $7; Special Events $9
Youth 5-12 $6; Special Events $7
Ages 4 and below Free
Higher rates may apply to special events.

Whether it is the hundreds of Ruby Throated Hummingbirds in August, watching the Parade of Raptors at the end of the day or howling with the coyotes – you will find something to excite, educate and entertain you at the Woodlands Nature Station.

Friends of Land Between The Lakes is pleased to provide seven, highly qualified interpretive naturalists at the Woodlands Nature Station to educate visitors on the natural history of the area.

Bobcat Barrens Project at the Woodlands Nature Station

Assist in creating a more exciting and helpful environment at the Woodlands Nature Station to care for our “Kentucky Wild Cat.”

Video – Bobcat Barrens at the Woodlands Nature Station

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Then, explore with us during one of our many guided programs: a sunset canoe trip, an afternoon nature hike, or a Sunday Safari. Little ones will love special days such as Cool Critters Day, story time programs, and up-close animal encounters. Adults can take part in programs on wildlife, gardening, and nature photography. Secretly, our adult visitors delight in our …

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Planning a Trip

August is the month for hummingbirds. January and February are best for viewing eagles. Whatever your favorite, be sure to check our events schedule to catch us at our best.

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Highlights

Our wildlife and nature staff will help you learn about our native animals, wildlife habitats, native plants and gardens, and conservation efforts. Join us for our Parade of Raptors everyday at 4:30 p.m. Or call us for specific days and times we feature your favorite animals, insects, plants, and habitats: 270-924-2299. Staff and Guest Guided Tours Eagle Watching Van and Boat Tours …

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Events

March  | Girl Scout Day April | Home Schoolers’ Month April  | Home Schoolers’ Day May | Wildlife Weekend July  | Cool & Crawly Critters Day August | Hummingbird Month August 1st weekend | Hummingbird Festival Labor Day weekend | Nature’s Most  Extreme Weekend October  | Wolf Week October  | Outdoor Kids Weekend October  | Howl-o-ween November  | Fall Frolic November | Cub …

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Wildest Weather Planetarium Show
  November 17, 2015

Join National Geographic on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100- megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400- year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you’ll be glad you live on Earth! Age 13 and up $5; Age 5-12 …

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