Mon., Dec. 1 - Sat., Dec. 20 Thu-Fri, 10am & 2pm; Sat-Sun, 10am, 1pm, & 3pm 'Tis the Season GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Look at seasonal, religious, and cultural rituals from around the world, and how the stars and planets have played an important role in these celebrations throughout history. $2/$4. Mon., Dec. 1 - Sat., Dec. 20 Thu-Fri, 1pm and Sat-Sun, 11am & 2pm A Story of Christmas GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Explore customs of Christmas, origins of Christmas trees, tradition of Santa Claus, the Wise Men, and Hanukkah. See the skies as they looked in the Holy Lands at time of Jesus. $2/$4. Sat., Dec. 6 1-4:30pm Day with the Eagles Van Tour Meet at GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER Winter is the peak season for Bald Eagle viewing in LBL. Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Spend the day visiting some of LBL's eagle-viewing hot-spots during this staff-led tour. We will share tips on how to spot bald eagles in the wild and zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. $5/$7. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking required. Meet at Golden Pond Visitor Center. Sat., Dec. 6 5-7pm A Christmas Eve at The Homeplace HOMEPLACE It's Christmas Eve at The Homeplace! Join The Homeplace family as they prepare for an 1850's Christmas Eve by decorating a Christmas tree, enjoying favorite holiday treats, and singing traditional carols. Bring your family and help us celebrate this holly, jolly holiday! $4/$6. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposit required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Sat., Dec. 13 1-4:30pm Day with the Eagles Van Tour Meet at GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER Winter is the peak season for Bald Eagle viewing in LBL. Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Spend the day visiting some of LBL's eagle-viewing hot-spots during this staff-led tour. We will share tips on how to spot bald eagles in the wild and zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. $5/$7. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking required. Meet at Golden Pond Visitor Center. Sun., Dec. 14 6am-1:30pm (optional extension until 4:30pm) Audubon Christmas Bird Count NATURE STATION Birders nationwide participate in this annual Audubon Society bird count, and you can be part of it here at LBL. We are looking for birders to help cover different sections of the count area. Less experienced birders are welcome to participate as well. We will meet at the Nature Station and organize into teams to include everyone. You can go out in the morning or spend the full day. Bring a sack lunch and meet back for our lunch-time round-up of the morning's sightings. Dress for the weather. $5. Fee goes to National Audubon Society. Meet at Nature Station. Bring binoculars, field guides, and lunch. For more information about participating the Bird Count, please call 270-924-2299.