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Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area
Special Programs October
19-25, 2009
Unless otherwise noted,
most programs are free with general admission to that facility.
For more information on
these programs and other upcoming events, visit our online calendar at
www.lbl.org/CALGate.html
or call 270-924-2000 or 800-525-7077
The Homeplace, Nature
Station, & Golden Pond Planetarium (open daily)
Admission Fee: Ages
13 and up: $4 Ages 5-12: $2 Ages 4 and
under: Free
Elk & Bison Prairie
(open daily dawn ‘til dusk) Drive through wildlife viewing area.
Admission Fee: $5
per vehicle
Mon., Oct. 19 to Sun., Oct. 25
Planetarium Shows - Golden Pond
Planetarium Ages 13 & up $4; 5-12: $2; 4 & under free.
Far Out Space Places - Daily at 10 am
Explorers of Int.’ Space Station -
Sat. & Sun. at 11 am
Blown Away - The Wild World of Weather:
Mon. - Fri. at 12 noon; Sat. & Sun. at 3 pm
The Skies Above - Daily at 1
pm
Journey to the Edge of Space & Time
- Daily at 2 pm
Tuesday, October 20
2:15pm
The Basics of Bats – NATURE STATION
Did you know that one bat can eat hundreds
of mosquitoes in a single night? Discover surprising facts about these
beneficial but misunderstood creatures. Once you learn the “bat basics,”
you might find them to be as fascinating as we do! Program free with
NS admission.
Friday, October 23
6-8:30pm
Snap Apple Night – HOMEPLACE
Experience Pryor Creek as the early
Scots-Irish settlers did by joining us at the bonfires for warmth,
companionship, and some of the finest storytelling around. During
intermission, experience the candlelit double pen house for an old-time
snap apple play party, but be prepared for the unexplained as you follow
the lighted trail beyond the security of the fires. This event will be
held rain or shine, so be prepared for the weather. Chairs and blankets
welcomed. $4 children /$5.50 adults. Evening program only.
Ticket sales begin at 5:30 pm.
Saturday, October 24
1pm
From Rags to Riches – HOMEPLACE
Holes in your old shirt or tears in that old
dress, what are we to do with them? The ladies will take any help they
can get to get these items ready to create a useful rag rug. Program
free with HP admission.
2:15pm
Tips for Viewing Wildlife in LBL – NATURE
STATION
Would you like to find out some “hot spots”
for viewing wildlife in LBL? Who better to ask than the staff who work
here! Attend this presentation to discover the best places and times to
look for your favorite local wildlife. Program free with NS
admission.
Saturday, October 24
15th Annual Howl-O-Ween! –
GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER
6 – 8:30pm
Enjoy the non-scary side of Halloween with
this kid-friendly evening program. Go for a guided night walk along a
candle-lit trail through the woods and help look for our Nocturnal
Neighbors. Also, make a craft, have your face painted, and meet a couple
of live creatures. Costumes welcome! $4/person. Evening program
only. Tours begin at 6pm. Last tour leaves GPVC at 8:30pm. Dress for the
weather and bring flashlights.
Sunday, October 25
12:30pm
Presents in Pumpkins for the Animals –
NATURE STATION
What to do with leftover Jack-O-Lanterns? We
will use them to enrich our Nature Station animals! Carved pumpkins are
great natural containers to stuff with scrumptious treats. It might take
some work for the animals to obtain their food, just as it would in the
wild, but their reward will taste as sweet as pumpkin pie! Program
free with NS admission.
2pm
Ox Power – HOMEPLACE
Join us at the Ox Barn to meet Red & Star,
The Homeplace oxen. Find out what makes an ox, how they are trained to
perform commands, and to see the working steer in action. Program
free with HP admission.
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