Nov. 1-30 Far Out Space Places GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Visit 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. Nov. 1-30 Explorers of the International Space Station GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM 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" Sat. & Sun. at 11am. $2/$4. Nov. 1-30 Kentucky Skies GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Sneak preview of tonight's sky! Learn the constellations, lore of night sky, and celestial events. See "Kentucky Skies" Sat. & Sun. at 1pm. $2/$4. Nov. 1-30 Search for Life in the Universe GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Host Leonard Nimoy examines the ingredients necessary for life on our planet, as we ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and beyond. See "Search for Life in the Universe" daily at 2pm $2/$4. Nov. 1-30 Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM 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" Sat. & Sun. at 3pm. $2/$4. Sat., Nov. 1 The Homeplace 30th Anniversary Celebration HOMEPLACE 30 years ago, The Homeplace-1850 opened to the public. Help us celebrate our 30th year of operation and enjoy these special programs throughout the day. Sat., Nov. 1 11am Spinning Wool HOMEPLACE Join us as we card and spin our sheep's wool into yarn that will later be knitted into warm winter garments. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 1 1pm This Old, Old House HOMEPLACE Enjoy this guided walking tour focusing on the history of the farm site, and learn how The Homeplace came to be a Living History Farm complete with live animals and daily demonstrations. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 1 1:30pm Brunch for the Bobcat NATURE STATION During this interactive program, you will get to feed our resident bobcat! After stashing her meal in paper containers, we'll toss these treats over the fence and watch as she eagerly devours them. You'll learn about these frisky felines while helping us with a great behavioral enrichment activity. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 1 2pm Ox Power HOMEPLACE They have powerful muscles and some can reach over 2000 pounds in weight. They can pull twice their weight when they need to, what are they? Oxen! You can find ours at the Ox Barn where you can learn some fun facts about them and see the working steer in action. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 1 7-9pm Ghosts & Goblins Tour GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER Every place has its spooky myths and legends. Land Between The Lakes is no exception! Hop aboard as we visit spooky spots, tell some regional ghost stories, and look for nocturnal wildlife during this van tour. This program may not be appropriate for small children. $3. Evening program only. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Meet at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. Sun., Nov. 2 1pm Weather Folklore HOMEPLACE "If the November goose bone be thick, so will be the winter weather to be". For centuries, farmers, sailors, and town's people alike have observed the ways of the animals, plants, and the heavens to forecast the weather. Let's get together and see what the signs are telling us about the weather forecast for today, tomorrow, and beyond. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 2 1:30pm In a Rut NATURE STATION Lots of deer call Land Between The Lakes home. During November, deer leave all sorts of clues in the forest telling you where they have been. Join us to learn what signs bucks leave behind in the woods. Also, take a close look at the Nature Station deer during feeding time. Program free with NS admission. Sat. and Sun., Nov. 8 & 9 1:30pm FALL FROLIC WEEKEND NATURE STATION Visit the Nature Station this weekend to enjoy a leisurely hay ride, explore the changing colors during a guided hike, make kids nature crafts, and listen to live music as we celebrate the fall season. Sat., Nov. 8 Throughout the Day Smokey Bear NATURE STATION Smokey Bear will be making appearances throughout the day. Bring a camera because Smokey loves to pose for pictures with kids of all ages. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 9am-4pm Fall Hayrides NATURE STATION Hop on board as we take a wagon ride through the woods. This staff-guided trip includes activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Remember to dress for the weather. $2 per person. Program only. Limited seating. Sign up at Nature Station front desk that day. Trips depart regularly throughout the day. Sat., Nov. 8 10am-2pm Fall Kids Craft NATURE STATION Celebrate the season with a fall-inspired craft to take home. Drop by any time between 10am and 2pm to make your craft. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 1pm & 2pm Fall Music Concert NATURE STATION Red River Breeze, a Celtic music band from Clarksville, Tennessee, is returning again this year to help us celebrate the changing seasons. Sit back and enjoy their great sound! Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 1pm Horsepower HOMEPLACE The use of animal power was essential to the survival of farms before the invention of modern farm machinery. However, the first animal used for draft power, the horse proved to be one of the most powerful and dependable animals used to power the farm. Today we will put our horses to work at The Homeplace. Join us to see horsepower at work. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 8 3pm Signs of the Season Hike NATURE STATION Take part in a guided 1-mile hike to search for signs that the fall season has arrived. Our hike will take us through the forest and to the lakeshore. Program free to LBL visitors. Meet at Nature Station. Sun., Nov. 9 10am-4pm Fall Hayrides NATURE STATION Hop on board as we take a wagon ride through the woods. This staff-guided trip includes activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Remember to dress for the weather. $2 per person. Program only. Limited seating. Sign up at Nature Station front desk that day. Trips depart regularly throughout the day. Sun., Nov. 9 1-4pm Spinning, Knitting, & Sewing: Making Warm Winter Clothing HOMEPLACE Since the spring sheep shearing, the farmwomen have been busy at their spinning wheels producing yarn to be knitted, crocheted or woven into winter clothing. With winter not too far off, give a hand, and help to prepare the last of the spring wool for the spinning wheel. The Homeplace collection of warm winter clothing will be on display. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 9 2pm Making Music with Noisemakers from Around the World NATURE STATION Join the fun as we learn about and play music with noisemakers made from nature's materials. Try gourd rattles from Guatemala, rain sticks from Mexico, clay flutes from Greece, wooden drums from the American Southwest, and more. We'll also use wooden frogs from Vietnam to make our own frog pond chorus. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 Throughout the Day Smokey Bear NATURE STATION Smokey Bear will be making appearances throughout the day. Bring a camera because Smokey loves to pose for pictures with kids of all ages. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 9am-4pm Fall Hayrides NATURE STATION Hop on board as we take a wagon ride through the woods. This staff-guided trip includes activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Remember to dress for the weather. $2 per person. Program only. Limited seating. Sign up at Nature Station front desk that day. Trips depart regularly throughout the day. Sat., Nov. 8 10am-2pm Fall Kids Craft NATURE STATION Celebrate the season with a fall-inspired craft to take home. Drop by any time between 10am and 2pm to make your craft. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 1pm & 2pm Fall Music Concert NATURE STATION Red River Breeze, a Celtic music band from Clarksville, Tennessee, is returning again this year to help us celebrate the changing seasons. Sit back and enjoy their great sound! Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 8 1pm Horsepower HOMEPLACE The use of animal power was essential to the survival of farms before the invention of modern farm machinery. However, the first animal used for draft power, the horse proved to be one of the most powerful and dependable animals used to power the farm. Today we will put our horses to work at The Homeplace. Join us to see horsepower at work. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 8 3pm Signs of the Season Hike NATURE STATION Take part in a guided 1-mile hike to search for signs that the fall season has arrived. Our hike will take us through the forest and to the lakeshore. Program free to LBL visitors. Meet at Nature Station. Sun., Nov. 9 10am-4pm Fall Hayrides NATURE STATION Hop on board as we take a wagon ride through the woods. This staff-guided trip includes activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Remember to dress for the weather. $2 per person. Program only. Limited seating. Sign up at Nature Station front desk that day. Trips depart regularly throughout the day. Sun., Nov. 9 1-4pm Spinning, Knitting, & Sewing: Making Warm Winter Clothing NATURE STATION Since the spring sheep shearing, the farmwomen have been busy at their spinning wheels producing yarn to be knitted, crocheted or woven into winter clothing. With winter not too far off, give a hand, and help to prepare the last of the spring wool for the spinning wheel. The Homeplace collection of warm winter clothing will be on display. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 9 2pm Making Music with Noisemakers from Around the World NATURE STATION Join the fun as we learn about and play music with noisemakers made from nature's materials. Try gourd rattles from Guatemala, rain sticks from Mexico, clay flutes from Greece, wooden drums from the American Southwest, and more. We'll also use wooden frogs from Vietnam to make our own frog pond chorus. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 15 1-4pm Kids Fossil Field Trip GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER Let's go on a fossil search! We'll take you to a rocky shoreline where we can find all sorts of fossils, including crinoids, bryozoans, and ancient clams. While we climb around on the giant rocks and do some fun activities, you will learn how to spot fossils and figure out how they got here. Involves some walking and climbing on rocky terrain. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program is free to LBL visitors. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Meet at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. Sat., Nov. 15 1pm From Rags to Riches: 1850s Recycling HOMEPLACE Holes in your old shirt, tears in your old dress, what in the world to do with them? Let's get together and have a rag bee! Help the ladies tear up these rags and get them ready to recycle into useful rag rugs that will help to keep the floor warmer this winter. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 15 1:30pm Talkin' Turkey NATURE STATION There is so much more about this bird than Thanksgiving dinner! Meet some of the Nature Station's turkeys and learn all about their habits, behaviors, and calls. Program free with NS admission. Sun., Nov. 16 1:30pm Catch Ya Later, Cold-Blooded Critters! NATURE STATION Snakes, turtles, salamanders, toads . . . Where do they go in the winter? Get up close and personal with live reptiles and amphibians. Find out what these animals do all winter long and how they make it through the cold. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with NS admission. Sun., Nov. 16 2pm Seasonal Traditions HOMEPLACE Do you have a tradition that you celebrate in your family at different times of the year? How about in your home town? Today we shall explore some traditions celebrated at different seasons, show where some of our commonly celebrated traditions come from and how some of the meanings of these traditions have changed over the years. Your destination for this historical exploration will be at the Double Pen House at The Homeplace. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 22 Ongoing from 10am-3pm Cub Scout Day at the Nature Station NATURE STATION Calling all Cub Scout leaders! Cub Scouts can work towards the requirements for their World Conservation Award at the Nature Station today. We will offer a variety of activities and programs especially for Cub Scouts. Wolf Cub Scouts can work on their Birds Elective, Bear Cubs Scouts can work on their Sharing Your World with Wildlife Achievement, and Webelos can work on their Naturalist Activity Badge. And Tiger Cubs will be able to work on their Learn About Animals and Feed the Birds Electives. Program free with NS admission. For more information call 270-924-2299. Sat., Nov. 22 1pm Woodchopper's Wisdom HOMEPLACE Keeping warm in the winter months meant hard work for farm families in the 19th century. Basic skills such as harvesting timber for firewood and knowing how to saw, split, and stack wood were common knowledge to our forefathers. Learn more about these basic skills of survival today as we demonstrate the wisdom of the woodchopper. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 23 1pm Lye Soap Making HOMEPLACE "If lye soap won't kill it, nothing will". Lye soap had many uses from doing laundry to washing dishes. Join the ladies for some good clean fun as they stir up a batch of this all purpose cleaner. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 23 1:30pm Creature Feature: Bald Eagle NATURE STATION When it comes to our national symbol, bald is beautiful! Get the inside scoop 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. Thurs., Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day Pond Planetarium and Visitor Center will be closed. Fri., Nov. 28 11am Build a Screech Owl Box NATURE STATION The screech owl, our smallest resident owl, will happily live near humans if it has a safe place to make its nest. Join us at the Nature Station to build your own screech owl nesting box to put up in your yard. We'll provide all the materials, building instructions and assistance, and tips for how to put it up. You'll also get to meet our live screech owl up close! *Ideal for Home Educators. $4 per screech owl box. Program only. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Fri., Nov. 28 2pm Natural Decorations NATURE STATION Pine cones, sweet gum balls, and other natural items are great materials for creating unique seasonal decorations. Let's have some fun making decorations that will bring nature's beauty into your home and yard. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 29 1-4 pm Christmas in 1850 HOMEPLACE Smells of pine and fresh ginger bread cookies, stockings hung over the fireplace, and voices raised in song mean that Christmas has come to The Homeplace. Join the 1850's farm family as they prepare for the Christmas holidays. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations and home cooked goodies. Then, sit back and relax to the old-time Christmas tunes of the Dixie Volunteers. Later, join them in singing 1800's Christmas carols as we usher in the arrival of Santa Claus by horse and buggy. Come all ye for fun and merriment. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 29 1:30-3:30pm Waterfowl and Eagle Watch NATURE STATION Land Between The Lakes is a great refuge for many different species of ducks. Join us as we venture out to find these unique divers and dabblers. We'll also be on the lookout for eagles perched or soaring overhead. You never know what you'll see this time of year. Program free to LBL visitors. Sun., Nov. 30 1:30pm Hot Cocoa, Coffee, and Backyard Birds NATURE STATION Relax at the Nature Station as we warm up with some hot beverages and backyard bird watching. Try out our spotting scopes and binoculars, or bring your own, to view the many different birds that are visiting our feeders. We'll help you to identify the different species that we see. Also find out what makes our coffee "bird friendly!" Program free with NS admission. Sun., Nov. 30 1pm How Sweet It Is! HOMEPLACE Mid-19th century farm families used many different "sweetens" in cooking that they could either produce or purchase for much less than white refined sugar. Many of the "sweetens" were quite a treat on hot biscuits or cornbread with freshly churned butter. Come to the Double Pen kitchen and see how the ladies used these "sweetens" in their receipts (recipes). Program free with HP admission.