Labor Day Events

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

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.

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 ... Continue...

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.

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 ... Continue...

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.

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

The Grand Rivers Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival returns as the largest and longest running arts and crafts festival in the region, now celebrating 50 years! Gates open at 9am daily. Closing at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, and ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

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!

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

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.