A squirrelly night of Hot Rods baseball and community fun.
Spend an evening at Bowling Green Hot Rods Stadium watching baseball while moths, beetles and other night creatures gather under UV lights. White Squirrel Nights combines community baseball, local beer, and half of ticket proceeds supporting habitat conservation at Lost River Cave.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly standing and light walking in stadium seating and concourses
Wildlife
History
Lost River Cave partners with local institutions to connect community events and conservation; this fundraiser channels stadium crowds into habitat support.
Conservation
When you purchase tickets through Lost River Cave, half of your ticket proceeds directly support White Squirrel habitat conservation at Lost River Cave, helping maintain local wildlife areas.
Lost River Cave
A squirrelly night of Hot Rods baseball and community fun.
Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a natural destination offering guided tours, hands-on workshops, seasonal events, and educational programs focused on the region’s karst landscape and native ecology. The site operates Kentucky’s only underground boat tour, a 45-minute Cave Boat Tour that combines scenic walking and a guided ride through the cave’s passageways and historical sites. Beyond the boat tour, Lost River Cave hosts a rotating lineup of experiences that include woodworking demonstrations with Wildland Woodworks, tree walks led by certified arborists, hiking focused on karst hydrogeology, and craft workshops such as hiking stick building and pollinator seed bomb making. Educational events extend to meadow BioBlitz plant inventories, composting workshops with Compost Bowling Green, and periodic community fitness and wellness activities like Yoga at the Cave and timed races such as the Snow Flurry Scurry 5K.
Programs are presented in partnership with local experts and community organizations, including Wildland Woodworks, Wild Ones Southern Kentucky Chapter, Compost Bowling Green, and certified arborist Chad Singer, ensuring subject-matter knowledge during guided experiences. Lost River Cave balances recreational access with interpretation of natural and cultural history, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about karst features, groundwater dynamics, native plants, and wildlife while participating in conservation-minded activities.
Visitors can expect scheduled programs that emphasize hands-on participation, natural interpretation, and stewardship. Lost River Cave serves as a regional hub for outdoor education, local partnerships, and experiential learning rooted in the unique geology and ecology of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Programs accommodate families and individual explorers.
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Central Kentucky natural attraction
Signature Tour
Underground Boat
Kentucky's only underground boat tour
Programs Offered
10
Guided tours and workshops
Tour Length
45 minutes
Cave Boat Tour duration
Check event schedules and register for cave boat tours, hikes, workshops, and seasonal programs in Bowling Green, KY.
Bring a red or covered flashlight
White light can disturb nocturnal insects and other visitors; use a red filter or cover to check maps and walk safely.
Buy tickets through Lost River Cave
Only tickets purchased through Lost River Cave qualify for the fundraiser and ensure funds go to habitat conservation.
Dress for standing and evening breeze
Layers and closed-toe shoes make it comfortable to stand near displays and walk the concourse after sunset.
Pack a macro-ready camera
A small tripod and macro lens or phone macro attachment will help capture moth wing patterns and other small details.
Flashlight (preferably red-filter)
A red-filtered light reduces disturbance to insects and preserves night vision.
Closed-toe shoes
You may stand on uneven surfaces near displays; closed shoes protect your feet.
Light jacket or sweater
Evenings can cool quickly—bring a layer for comfort during the three-hour event.
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Camera with macro capability
Capture moth details and night insects; a phone macro lens works well for close-ups.