{"id":11550,"date":"2016-07-17T18:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-17T23:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=11550"},"modified":"2016-07-17T14:23:50","modified_gmt":"2016-07-17T19:23:50","slug":"lbl-to-hold-20th-annual-hummingbird-festival-at-nature-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2016\/07\/17\/lbl-to-hold-20th-annual-hummingbird-festival-at-nature-station\/","title":{"rendered":"LBL to hold 20th annual Hummingbird Festival at Nature Station"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hoopla for Hummingbirds!<\/h2>\n

\"LandLand Between the Lakes, KY\/TN<\/strong> – On August 6th through August 7th, 2016, Land Between the Lakes will hold their 20th annual Hummingbird Festival at the Nature Station. The cost is ages 13 and up $7.00, ages 5-12 $5.00 and ages 4 and under Free<\/p>\n

Be a part of the annual Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration to Central America! Immerse yourself amongst the hummingbirds and experience up-close critter encounters. Watch hundreds of hummingbirds visit each day.<\/p>\n

\"Brainard<\/a>

Brainard Palmer-Ball, Jr. bands a hummingbird as a young visitor watches.<\/p><\/div>\n

Watch scientists catch and band hummingbirds. Learn what valuable information they are collecting.<\/p>\n

Make a day of it. Visit our on-site food vendor for lunch.<\/p>\n

There will be games, crafts, jokes, face painting, and more kid-friendly animal fun<\/p>\n

2016 Hummingbird Photo Contest<\/h3>\n

Come enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of hummingbirds as they visit Woodlands Nature Station this August during their annual southern migration.<\/p>\n

Bring your camera and capture your best shot of our feathered friends.<\/p>\n

More info at www.landbetweenthelakes.us<\/a> or ask at the information desk during your visit.<\/p>\n

Scheduled Programs<\/h3>\n

Friday, August 5th<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:00pm-8:00pm | Dinner with the Hummingbirds
\nReservation Required $25.00\/pp | 270.924.2020<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:00am Five Easy Steps to Attract Hummingbirds
\n12:00pm Attracting Bats to the Backyard
\n1:00pm Simple Steps to Start a Hummingbird Garden
\n2:00pm Attracting Purple Martins
\n3:00pm Caring for Winter Hummingbirds
\n4:30pm Parade of Raptors<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 7th<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:00am Simple Steps to Start a Hummingbird Garden
\n12:00pm Attracting Bluebirds
\n1:00pm Five Easy Steps to Attract Hummingbirds
\n2:00pm How to Help Monarch Butterflies
\n3:00pm Five Easy Steps to Attract Hummingbirds
\n4:30pm Parade of Raptors<\/p>\n

Ongoing Activities 10:00am-4:00pm<\/h3>\n

Hummingbird Banding
\nHummingbird Photo Gallery
\nHummingbird Gift Shop
\nKid\u2019s crafts, games, and face painting
\nPollinator Photo Gallery and Artists
\nAttracting Bluebirds
\nMonarch Magic
\nBenefits of Bats
\nBeekeeping Basics
\nGarden Friends and Foes (live animals!)
\nFood and Refreshments available
\nAnd more…<\/p>\n

Need more info? Give us a call 270.924.2299 or visit www.LandBetweenTheLakes.us<\/a><\/p>\n

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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