The weekend is full of wildlife folklore, children’s magic show, weather lore, nature stories, kids’ activities, and live animal programs. Saturday includes the popular evening program, Campfire Tale , from 6-8 p.m. at the NS. We’ll gather around the campfire for an evening of marshmallow roasting and storytelling! Letitia Usher, Teaching Artist and Storyteller with the Blue Apple Players Children’s Theater Company in Louisville, KY, will present lively tales that will entertain both children and adults. Arrive by 6 p.m. to see the NS’s backyard animals on your way down to the campfire. Check-in begins at 5:45 and stories begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 5-12. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and dress for a cool fall night.
On Sunday, the HP features Picking up Pawpaws–a look at the wild fall fruit, nuts, and roots eaten by early farm families.
"Autumn is such a beautiful time and there is so much going on in Land Between The Lakes--elk bugling, leaves changing colors, fruits ripening, songbirds and monarch butterflies flying south--it is a wonderful season to get out and enjoy the outdoors!" said Carrie Szwed, Public Programs Coordinator at the Nature Station.
The following is a complete program schedule for the weekend. Some programs may require reservations or an additional fee. For more information, please call 270-924-2000.
Saturday, October 4
Appearances by Smokey Bear NS
throughout the Day
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Honeybees and Honey NS
with Beekeeper Annie Broyles
12 noon Birds of Prey Booking it South NS
1 p.m. A Bountiful Walk NS
1 p.m. Horsepower HP
1-4 p.m. Winter Weather Lore NS
2-4 p.m. Build Your Own Birdfeeder NS
6-8 p.m. Campfire Tales NS
with Storyteller Leticia Usher
Sunday, October 5
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Family Bike Ride Taylor Bay
1 p.m. Picking up Pawpaws HP
2:30 p.m. Life on the Forest Floor NS
Admission to the NS and HP is $4 for ages 13 and up, $2 for ages 5-12, and 4 and under are free. Tokens to drive through the Elk & Bison Prairie can be purchased at all LBL facilities for $5 per car.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL," to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. You can find out more about "Friends of LBL" at www.friendsoflbl.org.
