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  • February 2020

  • Sun 9
    February 9, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Creative Reflections at the Trail’s End Lodge

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Enjoy two hours at the charming Trail's End Lodge and adjacent grounds to write, create, or meditate. This program offers the opportunity to slow down, connect to nature, and disconnect from electronic devices. We'll provide hot tea and a warm fire. At the end of the program, participants will have a chance to share as much or as little as they want.

    $10
  • Thu 13
    GalentinesHike
    February 13, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Galentine’s Day Hike

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Join J&H Lanmark and Floracliff for an afternoon outing celebrating friendship and the love you have for your lady friends. Take a hike with your gal pals and enjoy some much needed time in the forest on this day of ladies celebrating ladies. Thanks to J&H Lanmark, you’ll have  a chance to win some great outdoor swag!

    $10
  • April 2020

  • Sun 19
    April 19, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Canceled: Creative Reflections at Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Enjoy a full hour immersed in the sights and sounds of Elk Lick Falls to write, create, or meditate. This program offers the opportunity to slow down, connect to nature, and disconnect from electronic devices.

    $10
  • October 2020

  • Thu 15
    Elk Lick Falls
    October 15, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Magic Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “magic hour” hike at Floracliff. Starting two hours before sunset, this 1.5-mile hike will head to Elk Lick Falls and feature the oldest documented chinkapin oak in Kentucky.

    $10
  • Sat 17
    October 17, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Elk Lick Valley Exploration Hikes

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Join us for a hike through the woods to the creek. One hike will head to Elk Lick Falls and feature the oldest documented chinkapin oak in Kentucky. The other hike will feature Elk Lick Creek, the heart of the sanctuary. We’ll spend about 30 - 45 minutes exploring and observing the surprises of Elk Lick Creek or Falls Branch. Use your smartphone or digital camera to share your observations on iNaturalist, or forget the technology and just enjoy the sights.

    $10
  • Thu 29
    October 29, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Autumn Magic Hour Hikes

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “magic hour” hike at Floracliff. Starting two hours before sunset, one hike will head to Elk Lick Falls and feature the oldest documented chinkapin oak in Kentucky. The other hike will feature the confluence of Elk Lick Creek and the Kentucky River. Each hike will be 1.5 - 2 miles in length.

    $10
  • November 2020

  • Sat 14
    November 14, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Elk Lick Valley Exploration Hikes

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Join us for a hike through the woods to the creek. One hike will head to Elk Lick Falls and feature the oldest documented chinkapin oak in Kentucky. The other hike will feature Elk Lick Creek, the heart of the sanctuary. We’ll spend about 30 - 45 minutes exploring and observing the surprises of Elk Lick Creek or Falls Branch. Use your smartphone or digital camera to share your observations on iNaturalist, or forget the technology and just enjoy the sights.

    $10
  • May 2021

  • Sat 8
    May 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Hike: Creative Reflections at Elk Lick Creek

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Enjoy a full hour immersed in the sights and sounds of Elk Lick Creek to write, create, meditate, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. This program offers the opportunity to slow down, connect to nature, and disconnect from electronic devices. At the end of the hike, participants will have a chance to share as much or as little as they like.

    $10
  • September 2021

  • Thu 9
    September 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 trees.

    $10
  • Thu 16
    September 16, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This will head down to the Kentucky River floodplain, where setting sun lights up the palisades.

    $10
  • October 2021

  • Fri 8
    October 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    In the Company of Trees: A Contemplation Hike w/ Lucia Gilchrist

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    This contemplation walk through the Floracliff forest will provide an opportunity to reflect on the roles of trees and the relationships they support. There will be an opportunity for quiet contemplation and personal expression through writing, drawing, photography, or meditation.

    $10
  • March 2022

  • Thu 17
    March 17, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 trees.

    Free
  • April 2022

  • Sat 16
    April 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Wildflower Long Hike

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Experience Floracliff in full bloom! Join us for a rare opportunity to view the abundance of spring ephemeral wildflowers on display throughout the sanctuary. We’ll cross Elk Lick Creek to see what’s blooming along the rich north-facing slopes and trek to the Trail’s End floodplain to bask in the bountiful wildflowers alongside the Palisades cliffs. Throughout the hike, we’ll stop to highlight some of our favorite wildflowers.

    $15
  • May 2022

  • Thu 19
    Elk Lick Falls
    May 19, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 trees.

    Free
  • June 2022

  • Thu 9
    June 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 trees.

    Free
  • July 2022

  • Fri 1
    July 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Elk Lick Creek Walk

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Elk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff and provides habitat for a diversity of amphibians, reptiles, insects, fish, and more. Join Floracliff Naturalists on this trek along a scenic 1/2-mile section of of the creek to explore the biodiversity and take in the beauty of the area.

    $10
  • Thu 14
    Elk Lick Falls
    July 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 trees.

    Free
  • Fri 29
    July 29, 2022 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Nature at Night: Moths and More

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 kick off National Moth Week, when we will have a few light stations set up with sheets to get a close-up look at our moths and other nocturnal insects. Bring a flashlight!

    $10
  • September 2022

  • Thu 8
    September 8, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Mindful Hiking: The Healing Power of Nature

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    Join us for a sensory exploration of Floracliff. Our intention will be finding the peace of mind that comes from opening to sights, sounds, and scents of the woodlands. On our walk we will meditate and explore the mindfulness of movement while opening to a greater awareness of this amazing space.

    $10
  • Tue 13
    September 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - October 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature: Four Sessions

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and artist, come join us for four art making sessions sited within the beautiful nature preserve at Floracliff. We’ll be outside creating art! Session hosts: Steve Bennett and Laura Mentor

    Free
  • October 2022

  • Thu 20
    October 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United States

    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 sun lights up the palisades.

    Free
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