Ages 13 & up $4; 5-12: $2; and 4 & under free.

Visit the most extreme destinations in our cosmic neighborhood. Scale the cliffs of the Mariner Valley on Mars, glide on the winds of Neptune and visit the original lunar landing site of the Apollo astronauts. See "Far Out Space Places" Monday through Friday at 10am and Sat. & Sun. at 4pm.

See what it's like to live on the space station and do important scientific work. Before your trip is over, learn how to find the space station in your own night sky. See "Explorers" daily at 11am.

Experience the sky above your homes as it will appear tonight with stars, constellations, and other celestial phenomena. Hear stories about the stars and how they were named. See "The Skies Above" daily at 1pm.

Come along on a fantastic voyage to the edge of all we know; to black holes, giant galaxy clusters, and to the universe's earliest moments and even parallel universes, which challenges our imaginations. See "Journey to the Edge of Space & Time" daily at 2pm.

See incredible views of our earth's weather through spectacular footage. Features a journey into space to explore the sun's effect on our weather. See "Blown Away" daily at 3pm.

$2/$5. Evening program only. See one of our daytime shows, and then go outside to the observatory for a look at the real night sky. See "Summer Nights" Saturdays at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm.

If you like hummingbirds, then Nature Station is the place for you this weekend! Ruby-throated hummingbirds flock to the Nature Station in huge numbers during early August as they visit our flowers and feeders to fuel up for their amazing journey south. Join Bill Hilton, Jr., of Operation RubyThroat, as he demonstrates hummingbird banding and discusses hummingbird migration and biology. Enjoy a variety of programs, demonstrations, and activities focused on hummingbirds and other backyard wildlife and how you can welcome them to your own backyard. Take home a wildlife-friendly plant from our native plant sale. And of course, delight in watching more hummingbirds in one place than you can count! *Ideal for Home Educators. $3 children/$5 adults. Includes NS admission.

For more info, contact 800-732-0088 or www.kdba.net

The corners of the garden are the perfect place for fairies to live. Visit the "Fairy Corner" of The Homeplace vegetable garden and discover its benefits as well as its beauty. See if you can find any "wee folks" at home. Program free with HP admission.

What's up at Granny's house? Come sit a spell and talk awhile; but don't be surprised if she first finds you a few chores for you to do around the house. Program free with HP admission.

A what? A whistle-pig? First hint: it's not a pig! Second hint: it can whistle! Third hint…well, now that would make it too easy! You'll have to come to this program and meet a real whistle-pig to find out. His crazy antics will make you "chuck-le"! Program free with NS admission.

There are over 25 species of snakes in LBL, only four of which are venomous. We'll teach you how to recognize some common native snakes, including the venomous ones, and how to share the outdoors with these misunderstood creatures. Then, stick around to watch as we feed our live resident snakes their weekly meal. Program free with NS admission.

Most birds in LBL build their nests by May, and their young will fledge the nest by August. However, a few common birds, namely American goldfinches, may still be sitting on their eggs as late as July, August, and even early September. Find out why some birds have unusual nesting habits and learn to identify these birds at all stages of life, as well as their nests. Program free with NS admission.

Pack up the pooch and head to LBL for a hike! Before heading out onto Hematite Trail, stop by our informational booth at the trailhead. You'll learn about proper trail etiquette for us and our furry friends, as well as how to keep your pets safe on the trail in the summer heat. There will also be a limited number of giveaways! At 10:30, a Nature Station staff member will lead an optional dog-friendly, interpretive hike around the trail. *Leashes required for all dogs*. Program free to all LBL visitors. Begin at the Hematite Lake Trailhead. Weather permitting.

The phrase, "Dog Days" refers to the hottest, most sultry days of the summer. But there were also popular beliefs which held that the "Dog Days" were an evil time when seas boiled, wine soured, and dogs grew mad. Stop by the breezeway for some relief from the heat and learn a bit more of the reasoning behind these old sayings. Program free with HP admission.

Enjoy the beauty of an LBL sunset as we paddle the waters of one of Lake Barkley's scenic bays. We'll search for wildlife that visit the lake at twilight such as osprey, herons, beavers, and songbirds. Beginners are welcome! $25 per canoe. Includes same day NS admission. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for meeting location. Weather permitting.

Illnesses abounded during the unwelcome dog days of summer. The long summer's suffocating heat and humidity caused food and water to turn bad, people to weaken, and insects to bite and sting. The results were fevers, rashes, and other maladies. At a time when medical help was days away, farm women had to learn how to treat and cure their family's illnesses. This afternoon learn the local plants that were used for medicine and how the healing properties were extracted into teas, poultices, salves and more. Program free with HP admission.

Canines communicate in many different ways. We will teach you how to understand their language. Visit with our resident coyotes and wolves and discover how they communicate through body language and behavior. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with NS admission.

Enjoy face-to-face encounters with the master hunters of the bird world, the raptors! By meeting several species of owls and a hawk, you'll see first-hand how these birds use stealth, speed, and superior senses to rule the skies. Program free with NS admission.

Get a look at one of the most secretive animals in the forest, the bobcat! About 200 bobcats roam the woods of LBL, but they are rarely seen. Learn about the habits of this elusive feline as you enjoy a close encounter with our resident bobcat. Program free with NS admission.

Do opossums actually "play dead?" Do turtles hold their breath all winter long? Animals have some amazing ways of staying alive. We'll take a look at critters big and small and learn about their unique adaptations that help them survive. Program free with NS admission.

Join us bright and early for a guided van tour of the Elk & Bison Prairie in search of American bison and elk, as well as other wildlife that call this prairie home. Along the tour, we will also stop to look at native grasses and learn about the restoration. $3 children/$5 adults. Includes same day NS admission. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Weather permitting.

Since ancient times, telling stories was a way of passing on family history and folklore form one generation to another. In keeping with that ancient tradition, The Homeplace will host its second annual Storytelling Festival featuring talented storytellers with tales for the young and the young at heart. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome on the farm. Program free with HP admission.

Love 'em or hate 'em, rattlesnakes are a critical part of the LBL ecosystem. Find out more about this misunderstood creature (in the safety of our theater!). Learn about their natural history, conservation and what to do if you run into one on the trail. Program free with NS admission.

Why did women wear corsets and long sleeved high neck dresses; men long sleeved shirts and vests- even in summer? Boys wore dresses until they were breeched- what does that mean? Find out the answers to these questions and check out what you might be wearing in the mid-19^th century. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission.

Turtles are totally fascinating! Come take a look at some of LBL's more common and unusual species. We'll even visit two of the largest species in this region, the common and alligator snapping turtles, during their afternoon feast. Program free with NS admission.

Visit with the Nature Station's resident opossum while she enjoys chow time. Discover more about this unusual mammal that carries its babies in its pouch, "plays ‘possum," and loves to eat almost anything! Program free with NS admission.

Copperheads, cottonmouths, and timber rattlesnakes all make their home in Land Between The Lakes. We'll teach you how to recognize native venomous snakes and ways to share the outdoors safely with these misunderstood creatures. Then, stick around to watch as we feed our resident snakes their weekly meal. Program free with NS admission.

When it comes to our national symbol, bald is beautiful! Join us for a talk on the status of bald eagles and tips on viewing them in the wild as we visit with our resident eagle during chow time. Program free with NS admission.

Owls are nature's perfect hunters of the night. Join us for an exploration of the fascinating world of owls. Meet one of our resident owls up close and see how its superb senses help it survive. We'll put your senses to the test too! Then, discover how scientists learn about owls' eating habits as we take apart owl "pellets." *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with NS admission.

Known as the 13 month crop, raising dark fired tobacco is a succession of endless jobs. Today we will be suckering or worming. Old-timers claimed to bite the heads off of tobacco worms. Joins us and you can too! Program free with HP admission.

Enjoy the beauty of an LBL sunset as we paddle the waters of one of Lake Barkley's scenic bays. We'll search for wildlife that visit the lake at twilight such as osprey, herons, beavers, and songbirds. Beginners are welcome! $25 per canoe. Includes same day NS admission. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space and for meeting location. Weather permitting.

Summer fruits and vegetables had to be preserved for winter months; however, before home canning became popular, preserving was a slow tricky job. Visit the ladies of The Homeplace as they "put-by" the garden and orchard harvest. Program free with HP admission.

"Is it hot out here or is it just me?" We have all heard about how climate change affects wildlife in the Arctic, but what about wildlife right here at home? While we may be sitting in the cool comforts of our theater, we'll take a deep look at how rising temperatures are affecting our local wildlife. Program free with NS admission.

Enjoy face-to-face encounters with the master hunters of the bird world, the raptors! By meeting several species of owls and a hawk, you'll see first-hand how these birds use stealth, speed, and superior senses to rule the skies. Program free with NS admission.

People aren't the only ones in LBL who use lures to catch fish. So do alligator snapping turtles! Let's take an up-close look at our resident snappers and see why they are such good "fishermen.". Program free with NS admission.

Did you know that we used to have red wolves roaming this area? What happened to them? Learn the story of one of the most incredible animals to inhabit the South and why they now face the threat of extinction. We'll also discuss the difficult, but hopeful road to recovery for this species. Program free with NS admission.

What do Egyptians, the pilgrims, George Washington, and black slaves have in common? They all wore clothing made form linen thread. Join the staff at the Tool Barn for the multi-step process of breaking down the flax straw and then watch the spinning wheel whirl away transforming home grown flax into versatile thread. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission.

Opossums are often referred to as just "big rats," but they are actually one of the most unique mammals around! For one, they are the only marsupial in North America, which means they have a pouch just like a kangaroo. Learn many more interesting facts about opossums in this program and meet our resident marsupial mascot. Program free with NS admission.

$2 children/$5 adults.

Come by the farm and get your list; but don't forget to check it twice, as you search to see just how many items you can find! Program free with HP admission.

Did you know that the bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007? Join us for a tour featuring critters that have journeyed "back from the brink" of extinction, such as the bald eagle, white-tailed deer, red wolves, and more. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with NS admission.