Learn about Trees & Forest Habitats during Homeschoolers’ Day at LBL’s Nature Station

Land Between The Lakes, KY/TN – Woodlands Nature Station, at Land Between the Lakes, hosts Homeschoolers’ Day on Friday, April 28th, from 10:00am-3:00pm. Home educators and their families can spend a day learning all about trees and forest habitats. A two-hour visit is recommended and everyone is welcome.

All programs included with regular admission:  ages 13 and up $5.00, ages 5-12 $3.00, ages 4 and under are free. For more information, call Nature Station at 270.924.2299.

“This year, Homeschoolers’ Day is focused on forests,” says John Pollpeter, a Naturalist at Nature Station. “Homeschoolers will be able to get an up-close look at forest animals, investigate a forest ecosystem, complete educational crafts, work on a treetop scavenger hunt, and much more. Our ongoing programs and activities will incorporate concepts of science, English, and math into interactive lessons on the importance of forests. Your homeschooler will have a fun and exciting day learning about this precious resource.”

During Homeschoolers’ Month at Woodlands Nature Station, take advantage of unique learning opportunities, hands-on exploration activities, and take-home materials. Everyone is invited to participate. Pick up a “Nature Discovery Activity Book” at Nature Station and complete the fun exploration activities to earn a Nature Discovery patch and certificate.

See our flyer at www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar for more information.

Homeschoolers’ Day activities include:

• Tree Identification
• Forestry Measurements
• Treetop Scavenger Hunt
• Close Encounters with Forest Animals
• “Life in a Log” Decomposer Activity
• Nature Hike
• Fire and the Forest

To find more information about Land Between the Lakes, log on to the official website at www.landbetweenthelakes.us or call 800.LBL.7077 or 270.924.2000.