Explore the Forest FUN-damentals at Land Between the Lakes!
Today is Homeschool Day at the Woodlands Nature Station, according to a press release.
Woodlands Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes will feature STEAM inspired
programs and activities on Homeschool Day, April 29, 2022.
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes invite you to explore the wonders of the forest
during the eighth annual Homeschool Day at Woodlands Nature Station from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Friday, April 29.
Discover the ecology, biodiversity, human uses, and importance of our nation’s forests
through STEAM programs. Hands-on activities, led by naturalists and forestry experts, will
not only be fun, but will also enhance your students’ knowledge and understanding of the
natural world. We recommend planning at least a 3-hour visit to experience all the day has
to offer.
Scheduled programs:
Dentro Detectives- 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. – Put on your detective hats and join a
naturalist for a short, easy hike to discover the dentro-world.
True KY Wildcat – 11:30 a.m. – Join Barkley the Bobcat and learn how these elusive
creatures rely on the forest for their survival.
Mighty Tree Puppet Show – 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – Gather ’round and listen to the
story of the Mighty Tree! This puppet show is a perfect activity for young naturalists!
HOOTenanny – 2:30 p.m. – Meet the Nature Station owls and discover how they
depend on their forested habitat to hunt, hide, and HOOT!
Ongoing activities from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. include:
Mohs Madness with the Ben. E Clement Mineral Museum- Join the Ben E.
Clement Mineral Museum to learn about the Mohs Hardness Scale and discover
how rocks and the forest are connected!
Forest H20 with the Four Rivers Watershed – Join the Four Rivers Watershed to
examine live pond critters and discover what may hide under the surface of the
pond!
Water Quality Testing with the Tennessee Valley Authority – Exercise your
chemistry skills as you test the pond water of the backyard with scientists from the
Tennessee Valley Authority!
Tornado Ecology with the National Weather Service – Have you ever seen a
tornado up close? You’ll get a chance to (safely) learn about these natural events, as
well as how they affect the forest and how to be safe when they strike.
Lichen Lookout with the Kentucky Division for Air Quality- Did you know
lichens are bioindicators? Join the Kentucky Division for Air Quality and discover
how lichens can tell us if a forest is healthy.
Forestry Measurements – Practice your math skills as you calculate forestry
equations using the trees in our backyard!
Up Close: Tree Leaves! – Discover what lies on the surface of leaves using
scientific tools. What will YOU see?
Forest Firefighting – Learn about forest firefighting by trying on real firefighting
gear, heaving their heavy backpacks, and more! During this activity, you’ll learn the
importance of forest firefighting as well as prescribed burns.
The Woodlands Nature Station is located within Land Between the Lakes National
Recreation Area at 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, KY 42211. Admission is $7 for
ages 18 and up; $5 for ages 5 -17; and free for ages 4 and under.
About the Friends of Land Between the Lakes
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes have partnered with the
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area of the USDA
Forest Service to provide interpretive and informative services
along with support services for those visiting the Land Between the
Lakes National Recreation Area.
More information is available at www.friendsoflbl.org. The Friends
are supported through business and partnerships.
Media Contact:
John Pollpeter
Lead Naturalist
Woodlands Nature Station
Friends of Land Between the Lakes
Office: 270.924.2294
jpollpeter@friendsoflbl.org
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