Join us during National Moth Week to explore the moth diversity of Floracliff.Floracliff has a diversity of moths that come in many different sizes and colors. These insects play an important role in the ecosystem, having intricate relationships with our native plants, birds, and bats. Join us for this program to celebrate National Moth Week, […]
Who's living below the surface? Meet new friends who live in our ponds and streams. For ages 5-10.Who's living below the surface? Meet new friends who live in our ponds and streams during this family-friendly program at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary. We will take an easy hike and get our hands dirty with some educational fun. […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We'll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow […]
Spend time in a section of Elk Lick Creek to enjoy the scenery and learn about its role in supporting biodiversity.Join Floracliff naturalists for a “golden hour” creek walk exploring the lower stretch of Elk Lick Creek. We’ll look for wildlife living in the stream and along the limestone cliffs as we make our way […]
Join artist Laura Mentor for an evening exhibit and reception at the historic Trail’s End Lodge.Join artist Laura Mentor for an evening reception at the historic Trail’s End Lodge at Floracliff. She will discuss her show of paintings and collages, Place Value, assembled to coincide with the recent Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium.Her meticulous depictions […]
Join us for a seminar at the Trail's End Lodge with Roberta BurnesPresenter: Roberta Burnes, Kentucky Division of Air QualityCome learn what lichens and native plants can tell us about the air we breathe. Roberta Burnes will teach you how to categorize lichens by their sensitivity to sulfur and nitrogen pollution, and how to identify […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We'll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow […]
End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This will feature Elk Lick Falls and one of Kentucky’s oldest known […]
Come together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff's scenery.Come together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff's scenery. Artists provide their own materials and must pack in and out over varying terrain […]
Join us for a seminar at the Trail's End Lodge with Laura Burford to learn about Kentucky Wildlife Action Plan, a conservation roadmap.Kentucky's Wildlife Action Plan: A conservation roadmap for Kentucky's most vulnerable speciesPresenter: Laura Burford, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesDeveloped with state conservation partners and approved by the US Fish and Wildlife […]
Join us during Fall Break for a hike through the woods as we use our senses to learn about our tree neighbors. For ages 5-10.Join us for a hike through the woods as we use our senses to learn about our tree neighbors and the diverse ecosystems they are a part of. We will explore […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We'll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow […]
End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This hike will head down to the Kentucky River floodplain, where setting […]
We'll focus on how to begin a drawing in a way that is easier and less scary than you might think!This is a workshop specifically for potential artists young and old who say: " I can't even draw a stick figure". We'll focus on how to begin a drawing in a way that is easier […]
Join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit just as spring migration is underway. This program is for those ages 9 and up.If you’ve ever thought birdwatching would be fun or interesting but didn’t know how to start come join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit. We’ll discuss the use […]
Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words and drawings to explore Floracliff in different seasons.Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words and drawings to explore Floracliff in different seasons. This hike will give you permission to sit and soak in the life around you, open […]
Come together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff's scenery.Come together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff's scenery. Artists provide their own materials and must pack in and out over varying terrain […]
Come join us as we explore the fantastic world of fungi found at Floracliff.Come join us as we explore the fantastic world of fungi found at Floracliff. We will discuss mushroom biology and ecology, and highlight the basics of how to identify different kinds of fungi. We will also highlight the many roles fungi can […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We'll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We'll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow […]
End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This hike will head down to the Kentucky River floodplain, where setting […]
