Woodlands Nature Station

Woodlands Nature Station The Woodlands Nature Station is your connection to the wild plants and animals of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area!

Visit to see native rescued wildlife, walk in the native gardens, and chat with expert naturalists. Nestled in the woods between Hematite and Honker Lakes, the Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes serves as the gateway to an 6,800-acre wildlife refuge in the National Recreation Area known as the Nature Watch area. This area is known for some of the best wildlife viewing in LBL and co

ntains 5 scenic hiking trails to explore! Nature Station also offers naturalist-guided canoe and kayak trips between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Nature Station’s Interpretive Naturalists serve as LBL’s go to specialists for wildlife in LBL, covering topics such as native gardening, conservation, and the local flora and fauna. The facility also houses 50+ native rescued animal species such as endangered red wolves, a bobcat, and birds of prey in their “forever homes” providing these injured or orphaned animals a second chance at life and becoming an ambassador for their species. The Nature Station is one of the main environmental education facilities within Land Between the Lakes. Gaze into the eyes of a great horned owl, howl with a coyote, or watch the elusive endangered red wolf in our backyard exhibit area as you walk through our native plant gardens as hummingbirds buzz around your head. Then, explore as adults and kids alike take part in naturalist-led programs with up-close animal encounters, story time, canoe and kayak trips, hikes, and more! Our naturalists make learning fun!

Dinosaurs are extinct....right?? This summer, we are thinking a lot about animals that have been around for a long time,...
06/12/2026

Dinosaurs are extinct....right?? This summer, we are thinking a lot about animals that have been around for a long time, some even so long that they walked with the dinosaurs!

This Saturday, June 13, join us for Dino Day as we explore as way, way, WAY back in time and have fun learning about dinosaurs and other animals that lived in the prehistoric past!

Also, we will be bringing I Walked With Dinosaurs to libraries across the Land Between the Lakes area as part of their Summer Reading Programs. Meet animals that have been around since the time of the dinos, and discover the relationship of dinosaurs to modern birds. Check with your local library to see if we are hosting a show there!

We are now accepting reservations for our Dinners with the Hummingbirds in August! Spend a magical evening dining in the...
06/09/2026

We are now accepting reservations for our Dinners with the Hummingbirds in August! Spend a magical evening dining in the Nature Station gardens while hummingbirds buzz all around. During August, as many as 200 hummingbirds visit our gardens every day as the birds prepare for fall migration!

Each dinner will include a catered meal from Cadiz Family Restaurant, live music, and a hummingbird-focused talk. $30 per person, reservations required.

Call 270-924-2020 to book your seats!

Did you know that we host a project on iNaturalist collecting all the living things that people find in Land Between the...
06/08/2026

Did you know that we host a project on iNaturalist collecting all the living things that people find in Land Between the Lakes? So far, observers have recorded over 4,000 species! This photo shows the most commonly recorded species in the project.

Explore the project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/land-between-the-lakes-biodiversity-project?tab=species

Want to join in? You can, using just your phone! Take photos of the living things you see in LBL, upload them to iNaturalist (a free app), and they'll be added automatically.

Did you know that many trees in our forests are still adapted to live alongside giant herbivores like mammoths (even tho...
06/07/2026

Did you know that many trees in our forests are still adapted to live alongside giant herbivores like mammoths (even though they've been extinct for thousands of years)?

On our How to Feed a Mammoth hike, join a naturalist for a 1 mile hike where we step back into the Pleistocene look for trees that were once eaten by giant, extinct mammals like mammoths and ground sloths. This hike starts at 11:30 on June 13, and meets at the flagpole in front of the Woodlands Nature Station. Hike is free to attend.

While you are here, make sure to check out the rest of our Dino Day!

Our resident coyotes, Campbell & Cadiz, love to howl! Lucky visitors can even sometimes hear them howling in the afterno...
06/06/2026

Our resident coyotes, Campbell & Cadiz, love to howl! Lucky visitors can even sometimes hear them howling in the afternoon just before we close.

Coyotes howl for several reasons: to communicate within their pack, to establish territory with other packs, and sometimes just because it's good fun! Coyotes vary thier sounds, pitch, and tone while howling, often making it seem like there are more coyotes than there really are. Scientists think that this may be an adaptation to help a pack sound larger than they really are.

Photo of resident coyote Campbell by Abanathy Photography, LLC.

Butterfly Weekend June 20 & 21 is all about butterflies and insects! Fun butterfly-themed programs and crafts will be ha...
06/04/2026

Butterfly Weekend June 20 & 21 is all about butterflies and insects! Fun butterfly-themed programs and crafts will be happening at the Nature Station all weekend. All activities will be included with general Nature Station admission, which is $7 for ages 16+ and free for ages 15 and under.

Also, naturalists will be conducting a Butterfly Count in collaboration with the North American Butterfly Association on Sunday, June 21st. People interested in butterfly identification and citizen science are invited to participate - send us a message or emial [email protected] if interested!

Meet the Wings of the Wild at this year's Cool Critters Day! Visit the Woodlands Nature Station on July 11, 10am-4pm, to...
06/01/2026

Meet the Wings of the Wild at this year's Cool Critters Day! Visit the Woodlands Nature Station on July 11, 10am-4pm, to get up close and personal with winged wildlife like birds, bugs, and more!

Meet live animals from around the world with special guests from World Bird Sanctuary, Nhecm: Animalogy , and Lee Family Farms. Crafts, games, and educational activities all focused on flying critters will ensure this event is chock-full of family fun!

Cool Critter Day admission: $9 for ages 16+, $7 for ages 5-15, 4 and under are free. All shows and activities are included with admission. Event will be held rain or shine.

Join us June 6 for a Sunset Kayak Trip on Honker Lake. This beginner-friendly paddle will explore the nooks and crannie...
06/01/2026

Join us June 6 for a Sunset Kayak Trip on Honker Lake. This beginner-friendly paddle will explore the nooks and crannies of one of our favorite wildlife watching locations. Expert naturalist will help you search the waters and shorelines for wildlife such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature’s evening chorus comes to life.

$30 per person. Cost does not include daytime NS admission. Ages 13+. Reservation and full deposit required. Call 270-924-2299 to reserve your space.

Native plants support native bees! Blooming plants at the Nature Station this week are bringing in lots of native bees g...
06/01/2026

Native plants support native bees! Blooming plants at the Nature Station this week are bringing in lots of native bees grabbing a snack and pollinating flowers along the way.

Photos show (in order) eastern bumblebee on purple coneflower, sweat bee on Culver's root, and eastern bumblebee on shrubby St. John's wort.

Hummingbirds love to feed from tube-shaped orange and red flowers, so our native Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a fa...
05/29/2026

Hummingbirds love to feed from tube-shaped orange and red flowers, so our native Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a favorite of theirs. If you don't have a green thumb, this may be a great plant for you as it is hardy and an aggressive grower. We recommend planting it in a spot with room to grow. It will tolerate pruning very well, and has a long blooming season.

Trumpet vine is commonly seen in Land Between the Lakes, and also in our surrounding cities and towns. It grows commonly on fences and power poles.

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3146 Silver Trail Road
Cadiz, KY
42211

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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