Current News | 2009 News Archive | 2008 News Archive
LBL's 3rd Annual Elk & Bison Prairie Celebration
GOLDEN POND, KY - Celebrate the wonders of the Elk & Bison Prairie (EBP) Saturday, September 19, from 10am to 4pm at the Golden Pond Visitor Center (GPVC) in Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.
Explore the beauty, wildlife and history of the EBP during its most active time of the year. The GPVC will host the celebration. The EBP's Bugle Corps, "Friends of LBL" interpretive staff, local historians, and Forest Service personnel will be on-hand to help you learn about the prairie and provide hands-on displays about the prairie animals and plants. Other features include an EBP photography display and demonstrations on man's historical use of prairie lands. On-going historical hunting techniques presentations will include: Ted Franklin Belue, frontier hunting; Ron Hardcastle, the long bow; and Rob Smith, atlatl. Guided van tours of the EBP will be available throughout the day and will depart from the GPVC on a first-come, first-served basis, or enjoy the prairie on your own. "Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to hear an elk bugle, learn how man used prairie plants and animals, and just enjoy the prairie on a September day," stated Emily Schmadeke, Volunteer Coordinator for "Friends of LBL".
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. The Bugle Corps is a group of dedicated volunteers who monitor safety, educate EBP visitors, and are an asset to the EBP. If you are interested in becoming a Bugle Corps member, please call 270-924-2007.
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.
# # #
Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(September 2, 2009)