CLRKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Woodlands Nature Station and Homeplace 1850s Working Farm at Land Between the Lakes are hosting a series of fall events this month.

Friday, November 2
1-3pm | Farm House Work Fridays-Knitting Winter Clothing
Since the spring sheep shearing, the farm women have been spinning the wool fleeces into yarn to knit into warm clothing for the family. Follow along as we knit the hand spun yarn into 1850 clothing.

Saturday, November 3
10am-4pm | Fall Fest
While many wild creatures migrate to warmer climates for the winter, there are some who don’t have that option! This year at our annual Fall Fest, we’ll be examining the critters such as beavers that spend the fall season “Workin’ for the Winter!” Beavers aren’t the only critters busy preparing for the impending cold weather, and we will have fun activities for all ages as we learn about nature’s hard-workers! From hayrides and hikes to games and crafts, join us as we learn about these industrious animals!
• 12-12:45pm (morning set) – Fall Music Concert: Brio String Ensemble
• 1:30-2pm – Winter Preppers
• 2-2:45pm (afternoon set) – Fall Music Concert: Brio String Ensemble
• 3-3:30pm – Puppet Show: The Mighty Tree

11am-3pm | Homemade Candles: An Illuminating Task
How do you solve the problem of darkness during the short winter days on a farm in the 1850’s? Going to bed early? Partly. Making your own candles? Yes! As we dip and mold homemade candles with beeswax and tallow, you are welcome to help, creating them layer by layer!

Golden Pond Planetarium
& Observatory
Saturday, November 3
5:30pm | Laser Retro
7pm | Laser Vinyl

Sunday, November 4
11:30am-1pm | A Tree-mendous Hike
Join one of our naturalists on a short, 1-mile hike on our Woodland Walk trail! Participants will enjoy the fall weather and learn how to identify trees by their leaves and bark!

1-3pm | Blacksmithing, Forging Ahead
A blacksmith shop on the farm in the 1850’s provided a farmer with a means to make and repair his farming tools. Today, it provides historical interpreters a means to rediscover these skills and learn from the past. Join us today and see why access to a good blacksmith was so important.