The Golden Pond Planetarium is closed November 22-30 to prepare for the Christmas Show which opens on December 1st. GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Nov. 1-21 Search for Life in the Universe GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Are we alone in the universe? Host Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek's Mr. Spock) poses this question, which has puzzled humanity since its beginning. Learn about the attempts being made to establish contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Examine 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" Wed - Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 10am & 2pm. Nov. 1-21 Far Out Space Places GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Take a virtual vacation as you 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. Breathtaking images that will put you in the midst of these far out space places. See "Far Out Space Places" Wed - Fri at 10am and Sat-Sun at 11am. Nov. 1-21 Blown Away: Wild World of Weather GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM A virtual adventure produced by the New Detroit Science Center. You will see an incredible view of the many forms of our earth's weather through spectacular footage, projected on our 40-foot dome. "Blown Away" features a journey into space to explore the sun's effect on weather conditions. See "Blown Away" Wed - Fri at 12 noon and Sat-Sun at 3pm. Nov. 1-21 Kentucky Skies GOLDEN POND PLANETARIUM Get a sneak preview of tonight's sky through the magic of our 40-foot dome, plus the expertise of our Planetarium staff, learn the constellations, the lore of the night sky, and some celestial events you can see for yourself. See "Kentucky Skies" Sat-Sun at 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3 1pm Let There be Light! HOMEPLACE Candlelight was the main source of light for a 19th century farm family. Lend a hand as we dip candles, then step into a room lit only by candlelight. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 3 1-3:30pm Girls Day Out: Beginner Orienteering NATURE STATION Let's go, ladies! Let's learn how to find our way with a map and compass so we can show up the guys. Bring a friend, daughter, mom, or sister, and join us to learn some basic orienteering skills and put them into practice. $4 per person. Includes same day NS admission. Reservations are requested because space is limited. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Dress for hiking outdoors. Sat., Nov. 3 7-9pm Ghosts & Goblins Tour GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER Every place has its spooky myths and legends. LBL is no different! Hop aboard as we visit spooky spots, tell some local ghost stories, and look for nocturnal wildlife during this van tour. This program may not be appropriate for small children. $3. Evening program only. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Limited to 20 participants. Sun., Nov. 4 1-3pm Furrows or Fence Rails HOMEPLACE View draft horses in action as they plow under the weeds and waste from this year's crops to prepare for next year's planting. If the weather's against us we'll spend the afternoon splitting out fence rails instead. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 4 1:30pm In a Rut NATURE STATION CRACK! Listen to those antlers smack together. November is the time of the deer rut. Visit the Nature Station and discover the natural history and rut behavior of the white-tailed deer and the non-native fallow deer. Program free with NS admission. Sat.-Sun., Nov. 10 & 11 FALL FROLIC WEEKEND NATURE STATION Enjoy the changing colors of the season as we celebrate fall! You can go on a hayride, enjoy kid's games and crafts, listen to live music, and discover some local wildlife up close. Sat., Nov. 10 Throughout the Day Smokey Bear NATURE STATION Smokey will be making appearances throughout the day. He loves to pose for pictures with kids of all ages, so bring a camera. 9am-4pm Sat., Nov. 10 9am-4pm Fall Hayrides NATURE STATION Hop on board as we take an old-fashioned wagon ride through the woods. This staff-led trip includes fun activities for all ages to enjoy. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Be sure to dress for the weather. $2 per person. Program only. Seating is limited. Register at NS front desk that day. Trips leave regularly throughout the day. Sat., Nov. 10 1 & 2pm Fall Music Concert NATURE STATION Red River Breeze, a Celtic music band from Clarksville, TN helps us celebrate the changing of the seasons. Enjoy old-time music with traditional instruments. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 10 1:30pm Good Timber Warms You Twice HOMEPLACE Timber! You will meet the logging horse and see in use tools needed to skid the saw log to the farm. Come to learn the meaning of the phrase, "Good timber warms you twice". Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 10 2pm Signs of the Season Hike NATURE STATION Can you feel it in the air? Fall is here! Join the NS staff on a one-mile hike to enjoy some of the signs this wonderful season has to offer. Program free with NS admission. Sun., Nov. 11 9am-4pm Fall Hayrides NATURE STATION Hop on board as we take an old-fashioned wagon ride through the woods. This staff-led trip includes fun activities for all ages to enjoy. Each ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. Be sure to dress for the weather. $2 per person. Program only. Seating is limited. Register at NS front desk that day. Trips leave regularly throughout the day. Sun., Nov. 11 1-4pm The Making of 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. Give a hand helping to card the last of the spring wool for the spinning wheel. Witness the fascinating process as wool is spun into yarn and then made into clothing or try on unique 1850s winter clothing. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 11 1:30pm Sunday Safari NATURE STATION Join this staff-guided tour of the Nature Station's resident wildlife. Get an up-close look at several owls, a bobcat, red wolves, and more as we give you the grand tour. Find out what these critters do in the wild during the fall season. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 17 1pm From Rags to Riches HOMEPLACE Instead of throwing worn out clothes away, 1850s farm women would have recycled them by making them into rag rugs. You're welcome to help with our Rug Bee as we take strips of cloth and turn them into a rug. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 17 1-4pm Kids Fossil Field Trip GOLDEN POND VISITOR CENTER Let's go on a fossil hunt! 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 is required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Meet at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. Sat., Nov. 17 1:30pm Winter Backyard Birding NATURE STATION How many species of birds visitor your backyard? Learn some new tricks for identifying your feathered friends by sight and sound. We'll also share tips for attracting a variety of birds to your feeders this winter. Program free with NS admission. Sun., Nov. 18 1-3pm I Wish I Were a Naturalist! NATURE STATION Calling all aspiring young nature and animal lovers! Join the Nature Station staff for an insider's look at the job of a naturalist. You will learn some of the skills naturalists need, help feed some of our critters, and show off your new skills to the adults. Program free with NS admission. Recommended especially for ages 10-15. Reservations requested and limited to 15 children. Call 270-924-2020. Responsible adult must attend with children. Sun., Nov. 18 2pm All but the Squeal HOMEPLACE Hogs were one on the most important meat sources for a 19th century farm. See some of the tools used in the butchering process and find out why almost all of the pig could be used - except for the squeal! Program free with HP admission. Thur., Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day The Homeplace, Nature Station, North and South Welcome Stations, and Golden Pond Planetarium and Visitor Center will be closed. Fri., Nov. 23 1:30pm Cozy Critters NATURE STATION How do animals survive the cold weather? We'll explore the different techniques that animals use to make it through the winter by meeting several live animals up close and comparing what they do. Program free with NS admission. Fri., Nov. 23 2:30pm Natural Decorations NATURE STATION Pine cones, sweet gum balls, and other natural items are great materials for creating unique seasonal decorations. Join us for a fun time making decorations that will bring nature's beauty into your home. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 24 1-4pm 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 a month early to The Homeplace. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations and home cooked goodies. Then, sit back and relax to old-time Christmas tunes of the Dixie Volunteers. Later, join in singing 19th century Christmas carols as we usher in the arrival of Santa Claus by horse and buggy. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Nov. 24 1pm Ducks, Eagles, and Other Snowbirds NATURE STATION Look who showed up in time for winter! It's our winged winter crew of eagles, geese, ducks, pelicans, and other visitors from up north. Join us for this slide presentation to learn how to look for and identify our beloved winter waterfowl. Program free with NS admission. Sat., Nov. 24 2-3:30pm Waterfowl & Eagle Watch NATURE STATION Let's go to some shoreline spots in search of ducks, eagles, geese, and other wildlife. We will help you spot and identify different species and let you zoom in for a closer look with a spotting scope. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Program free to LBL visitors. Sun., Nov. 25 1pm Good Clean Fun HOMEPLACE If lye soap won't kill it, nothing will! Join The Homeplace ladies for some good clean fun as they stir up a batch of this all purpose cleaner. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Nov. 25 1:30pm Slithery Snakes NATURE STATION Snakes -- they make some people smile and give others the shakes. But how well do you know them beyond their scaly skin? Meet several of our resident snakes up close and find out the facts behind their fearsome reputation. Program free with NS admission.