Registration is required for all events. Programs are limited to 15 participants. All events are $4 per person or $10 per family unless otherwise noted. Call 859-351-7770 to register or for more information.

Winter Tree Identification
When: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
Start time: 1 p.m. EDT
Warm up on this hike to Elk Lick Creek. Preserve Manager Beverly James will discuss
how to identify trees by looking at their bark, buds, and leaf scars.

Signs of Spring w/ Beverly James

When: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010

Start time: 1 p.m. EDT

We can't make any guarantees, but hopefully we'll see some of the early risers such as purple cress, trout lilies, and snow trilliums.

Wildflowers and Their History w/ Native Americans w/ Tommy Kuhlman

When: Saturday, Mar. 27, 2010

Start time: 1 p.m. EDT

Native Americans used many of our native plants for food, medicine, fiber, ceremonies, and much more.  Floracliff field tech, Tommy Kuhlman, will discuss many of these uses with a focus on what's in bloom.

Mid-week Wildflower Hike

When: Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010

Start time: 10 a.m. EDT

This will be a chance to catch the spring wildflower display at its peak for those with some free time during the week.

Wildflower Folklore w/ Ryan Quire

When: Saturday, April 3, 2010

Start time: 1 p.m. EDT

Many of our wildflowers have interesting historical uses and superstitions or neat stories about how they were named.  Floracliff field tech, Ryan Quire, will discuss the fun facts of wildflowers on this hike to Elk Lick Creek.

Wildflower hike w/ Brian Yahn

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010

Start time: 10 a.m. EDT

Brian Yahn, ecologist with the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, will lead this wildflower hike.  Celandine poppies, dwarf larkspur, nodding trilliums, and shooting stars should be in full bloom!

Herpetology w/ Zeb Weese

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Start time: 9 a.m. EDT

Zeb Weese, eastern regional preserve manager with the Kentucky State Nature Preserves will lead this program to find some of our native frogs, snakes, salamanders, and turtles in the pond and Elk Lick Creek.  He usually brings a snake with him just in case we don't find one. This program is one the entire family will enjoy.

No programs currently scheduled.

The first Saturday of every month @ 10 a.m EDT

Upcoming dates: Jan. 2nd, Feb. 6th, Mar. 6th

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!