April 9 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
After a long year of growing their wool to keep warm in the winter, our sheep are ready for a haircut. Gary Lawson, a professional sheep shearer, will be here to demonstrate the age old skill of hand shearing. Come by and see our sheep in their new haircuts for the warmer months to come! We will also be demonstrating different tasks to take wool to usable yarn. It will be a great spring day to learn a lot about wool.
Calling all homeschoolers! We invite you to visit the Woodlands Nature Station during April and use the outdoors as your classroom. You can pick up a “Nature Discovery Activity Book” at the Nature Station and use it to guide you through a variety of exploration activities that will help you learn about nature through all sorts of subjects!
Join us for the 8th Annual Homeschool Day on April 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Nature Station. See a program schedule:
Homeschoolers’ Day FlyerJoin us for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Lake Barkley’s scenic bays. We will 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. $25 per person. $20 if you bring your own kayak and paddle. Participants must be age 13 or above. Cost does not include Nature Station admission. Nature Station closes at 5 p.m. Reservation and full deposit required. Nature Station can provide life jackets. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space!
April 30 – May 1 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Our quilts are some of the most popular items on the farm, and visitors and interpreters both like to share their memories of quilting beside their grandmothers or aunts. We are displaying all of the Homeplace quilts we can find!
