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| LBL Presents Cool and
Crawly Critters Day July 11
GOLDEN POND, KY - Kids and creatures will come out of their shells when Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area hosts Cool & Crawly Critters Day Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Woodlands Nature Station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Nature Station will be buzzing with opportunities for children to learn first-hand about the benefits of critters that often give us the heebie-jeebies,” explained Carrie Szwed. “Children can look forward to a full day of discovery!” The day’s events will include several special guests, such as the University of Kentucky’s Insect Road Show with live giant bugs and spiders, reptile expert Gary Johnson presenting live snakes, and graduate students from Murray State University exhibiting live turtles and other herps. Stop by our interactive booths to make a cool & crawly craft, peer into the world of aquatic insects, and have some major fun with frogs. Featured programs include: 11am Bugs for Lunch Families with children are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and come ready for a day of fun learning about these amazingly cool critters. The day offers a variety of activities for all ages, but is especially geared for ages 5-12. Activities are ongoing throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event admission fee is $4 ages 13 and up, $3 ages 5-12, 4 and under are free. All programs are free with event admission and are recommended for Home Educators. Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. You can find out more about “Friends of LBL” at www.friendsoflbl.org. (June 29, 2009) | |
