Due to the waterfall, steep terrain, and fragile habitat, Floracliff is not open to daily visitation. The Sanctuary is open by appointment only and offers a variety of walks, volunteer opportunities and hands-on workshops to interested individuals and groups. For more information on any of the following please contact the preserve manager at 859-351-7770 or floracliff@aol.com.

Special programs are available for garden clubs, small school groups, photography clubs, or other groups interested in visiting Floracliff. Group size is limited to 15.

The Mary E. Wharton Scholars program is a teacher’s workshop that was developed in 2004 to help improve environmental education in area schools. Program attendees are Central Kentucky teachers who get hands-on experiences in a natural setting to take back to their classrooms. The program is divided into two sessions that are held over the course of a few days in the summer. Part One, held at Floracliff, focuses on soils, geography, water, and plants. In Part Two, participants visit various sites in Central Kentucky, examining wildlife, humans, and industry to learn how the ecology of the Bluegrass influences each of these areas. It is guaranteed to be a valuable and unique experience.

Next program begins June 9th - details here.

The staff of Floracliff is available to visit area schools to lead environmental education activities. We also have invasive species lesson plans with connections to Kentucky Core Content available to interested teachers.

A variety of research projects have been conducted on the preserve. More recent research includes a botanical survey, a salamander study and exotic plant research. Those interested in research projects are welcome to submit proposals. Permits must be obtained through the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission.