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Free Cedar Christmas Trees Offered at Land Between The Lakes
November 25, 2023 - Press Release from LBL
Free cedar Christmas tree permits and information including maps and cutting guidelines will be available Nov. 24-Dec. 24 on the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area website: www.landbetweenthelakes.us/reservations. Permits can only be obtained online. A permit entitles a family to cut one cedar tree between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24. Cedar trees may be cut anywhere in Land Between the ... Read More...
'Cub Scout Day 2023 - Outdoor Skills' Planned at Nature Station
November 4, 2023 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The theme of this year's Cub Scout Day is Outdoor Skills at the Woodlands Nature Station. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023, inside Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The Friends of Land Between the Lakes will host its annual Cub Scout Day from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National ... Read More...
Hogwarts Halloween: House Cup Challenge
October 17, 2023 - Press Release from LBL
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes invites you to a magical event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes. A Hogwarts Howl-O-Ween: House Cup Challenge will include multiple natural history programs based on the beloved fantasy world of wizards and witches. Young wizards and witches, it’s time for the House Cup ... Read More...
Wolf Week at Woodlands Nature Station
September 25, 2023 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes at Woodlands Nature Station invites families to celebrate Wolf Week during Fall Break, October 1 - 7, 2023. Come and visit the Nature Station’s resident endangered red wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers during Wolf Week. Catch special wolf programs every day, including "Red Wolf Treat Time" each day at 1:30pm. Discover why these cunning ... Read More...
Woodlands Nature Station Hosts 27th Annual Hummingbird Fest
July 27, 2023 - From Friends of LBL
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes will host the 27th annual Hummingbird Festival at the Woodlands Nature Station, August 5 and 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hummingbird lovers will delight in a natural spectacle as hundreds of Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate through the Nature Station backyard. The hummingbirds will fuel up at native gardens and feeders as they prepare for the next ... Read More...
Cool Critters Day Planned at Woodlands Nature Station
July 5, 2023 - From Friends of LBL
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes invites you to join us for Cool Critters Day on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodlands Nature Station. Discover nocturnal animals and more on Cool Critters Day! Learn about amazing critters from our special presenters including Animalogy, Lee Family Farms Petting Zoo, and Murray State University's Snake and Spider Labs. Explore the ... Read More...
Land Between the Lakes Quota Deer Hunt Applications Available July 1-31
June 29, 2023 - Press Release from LBL
Applications for firearm quota deer hunts at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area are available online July 1-31 at this link. Quota hunt online application fees are $10. Quota hunts provide unique recreational opportunities within the region and help maintain healthy deer populations. Land Between the Lakes offers both adult and youth quota deer hunts. Quota deer hunt dates ... Read More...
Woodlands Nature Station Celebrates the "Wonders of Wildlife" for Homeschool Day
April 20, 2023 - Press Release from LBL
The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area will celebrate the “Wonders of Wildlife” during their 9th annual Homeschool Day on Friday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Homeschool students will explore math, language, science, technology, and other STEM activities through the lens of wildlife ecology during this popular event. “Kids love animals. The hope ... Read More...
Wildlife Refuges Reopen in Land Between The Lakes
March 16, 2023 - Press Release from LBL
The USDA Forest Service at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area reopens its wildlife refuges to human entry after they were closed this winter to provide waterfowl, shorebirds, and bald eagles needed sanctuary. The reopened wildlife refuges include: • Bards, Duncan, Energy, Hematite, and Honker Lakes • Duncan, Rushing, and Smith Bays on Kentucky Lake • Fulton and Honker ... Read More...
Girl Scout Day Returns to Woodlands Nature Station
March 15, 2023 - From Friends of LBL
Woodlands Nature Station will host Girl Scout Day on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The event’s Camping theme will feature a guided hike, games, hands-on activities, and more to help Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes earn their Camper badge requirements. “We will be learning all about the adventures of camping and ... Read More...