Floracliff offers variety of hikes, programs and workshops year round. All events require registration and many include a fee.

Pre-registration is required for all events. Programs are limited to 15 participants. All events are $5 per person or $12 per family unless otherwise noted. Call 859-351-7770 to register or for more information.

Medicinal Plants Hike w/ Myron Hardesty -

This hike is full and registration has closed. To be put on a waiting list, please email floracliff@aol.com.

When:  Saturday, June 15, 2013

Start time: 10:00 a.m. EDT

Hiking level: Moderate

Myron Hardesty, Medical Herbalist, PA-C and owner of Weeds of Eden in Louisville, will lead this hike to discuss the medicinal properties of many of our native plants.

Nature Journaling Workshop w/ Betty Beshoar and Heather Housman

When:  Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th, 2013

Start time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT

Cost:  $50

Hiking level: Moderate

Awaken to the world around you by allowing yourself to be drawn into nature. It is a pathway to discovery. Join forest ecologist Heather Housman and artist Betty Beshoar as they explore Floracliff, discovering. A guided hike will lead us through our outdoor classroom to settle in to sketch and paint. We will observe and record what we find using a unique pencil and watercolor technique.

Floracliff Lecture Series

The Floracliff Lecture Series is a new series of programs highlighting regional natural history through topics such as flora, fauna, ecology, archaeology, and more. Unless otherwise noted, all programs will be held indoors at the Winifred W. Haggart Nature Center and should last about 1-1.5 hours. Please call 859-351-7770 or email floracliff@aol.com to pre-register and get directions.

Land Snails w/ Daniel Douglas (indoor program)

When:  Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Start time: 7:00 p.m. EDT

Land snails are very important components of properly functioning ecosystems. We will discuss basic biology, ecology, and natural history as well as biodiversity among this group of poorly understood organisms, with a special emphasis on species present at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary.

The Floracliff Field Studies provides in-depth learning opportunities that highlight biodiversity through hands-on experience.  The 2013 schedule of workshops has been posted here.

September - February, on the first Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming dates:  September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd

Volunteer activities will involve assisting with the removal of exotic plants from the preserve. This is part of an ongoing effort to protect our native species and we rely on the help of volunteers. Please call ahead to register and receive more information at 859-351-7770. If you are interested in helping out on any other day, give us a call and we can work something out!