LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES, KY/TN – Woodlands Nature Station at Land Between The Lakes hosts Homeschoolers’ Day on Friday, April 29, from 10am-3pm. Home educators and their families can spend a day learning all about water and aquatic habitats. A two-hour visit is recommended and everyone is welcome. All programs included with regular admission: ages 13 and up $5, ages 5-12 $3, ages 4 and under are free. For more information, call Nature Station at 270-924-2299.
“This year, Homeschoolers’ Day is focused on water,” says Shannon Brockway, a Naturalist at Woodlands Nature Station. “Homeschoolers will be able to get an up-close look at aquatic animals, investigate a pond ecosystem, complete educational crafts, work on a water 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 water. 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 program calendar for more information.
Homeschoolers’ Day activities include:
Wondrous Water ~ Teach homeschoolers all about the importance and scarcity of water through interactive activities and up-close animal encounters. Programs are at 10:15am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, and 2:45pm.
Creature Feature ~ Meet one of Nature Station’s resident critters and learn why they need water. Snapping Turtles at 11:30am, Barred Owl at 1pm, and Bald Eagle at 2:30pm.
Water Pollution ~ Learn about the many sources of water pollution and how people can help! Recommended for older kids. Programs are at 11:45am and 2pm.
Additionally, Educators interested in planning a field trip to experience the Land Between The Lakes outdoor classroom should apply for an Educational Field Trip Grant by April 30, 2016. Information about Field Trip Grants can be found on the Friends of Land Between The Lakes website, https://friendsoflbl.org/school-field-trip-grant-program/.
The Educational Field Trip Grant is available to public school districts within 100 miles of Land Between The Lakes. The grant assists schools in covering costs for transportation, facility admission fees, program costs, and dorm rental during the 2016-2017 school year. Grant amounts awarded depend on school matching funds, number of students, and number of planned programs.
All educational programs are designed to support Kentucky and Tennessee State K-12 curriculum guidelines for science, social studies, and arts and humanities. “Our programs offer students a hands-on experience to connect with nature, the stars, and history in support of classroom teaching,” said Sharon Waltrip, Program Manager for Environmental Education. “A field trip is an excellent opportunity for students to gain an understanding of and appreciation for science and history, as well as the outdoors. It is an experience that will last a lifetime!”
The grant program is sponsored by the Forest Service, Friends of Land Between The Lakes, Calloway County Homemakers, Bicentennial Volunteers, the Johnston-Hanson Foundation, and others.
For more information about the Educational Field Trip Grant, visit https://friendsoflbl.org/school-field-trip-grant-program/ or call 270-924-2091. Grant award results will be posted by June 30.