Join us in the meadow as we search for our bug buddies! For ages 5-10.Join us in the meadow as we search for our bug buddies! We will investigate the various tiny critters that call Floracliff home. This hands-on program will encourage families to explore nature and take a closer look at their arthropod neighbors. […]
Join us in the field to observe butterflies and learn about their life cyclesTo celebrate Pollinator Week, we are highlighting central Kentucky's butterflies and the plants they depend on.Over 70 butterflies have been documented at Floracliff. This diversity is supported by the variety of habitats and plants found throughout the sanctuary. During this outdoor program, […]
Kentucky Nature Preserves biologist Gregg Janos will lead this youth program to highlight the field work of a bat biologistIf you like plants, animals, or simply like being out in nature, did you know that you can make a living out of your passion by becoming a biologist? You can get paid to study plants […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)! Please note the change to Thursday for this month only.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 […]
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 […]
Join us to search for the season's last butterfliesOver 70 butterflies have been documented at Floracliff. This diversity is supported by the variety of habitats and plants found throughout the sanctuary. During this outdoor program, we will scout for butterflies in the field and forest. Along the way, we'll discuss tips for butterfly identification, the […]
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 […]
Join botanist Rob Paratley for an introduction to this large and important plant familyThe Asteraceae, or composites, contain more species of flowering plants than all others (but the orchids). There are more composites in our regional flora, and indeed any temperate flora, than any other plant family. They inhabit just about every habitat and are […]
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 […]
Meet some of Kentucky's oldest trees on this hike at Floracliff.Floracliff’s forested ravines are home to some of the oldest known trees in Kentucky. This hike will feature some of these 17th- and 18th-century chinquapin oaks. We will discuss the characteristics of old trees, how trees are aged, as well as the significance and ecology […]
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 Floracliff's team of volunteers and help us protect, restore, and share nature in the Bluegrass.Now accepting Habitat Restoration volunteers!Do you want to restore habitat for wildlife while working in nature with good people? Can you commit to working at least two Wednesday morning shifts each month? Join our team of habitat restoration volunteers!Focus Area: […]
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 […]
Ponder the scenic forest views of mid-autumn as we explore trails throughout the Sanctuary.On this long hike, we'll trek along our upland trails and down ravines to visit Elk Lick Creek, Elk Lick Falls, and the oldest documented tree in Fayette County.Program Leader: Floracliff NaturalistsHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep […]
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 […]
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 during winter break to learn about our feathered friends! For ages 5-10.Join us during winter break to learn about our feathered friends! We will learn how to use binoculars and go for a hike looking for the resident winter birds of Floracliff. We have plenty of binoculars to share but you are welcome […]
Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words and drawings to explore Floracliff in different seasons.**Our print newsletter has the wrong date listed for this event. Please note the event is on Friday, January 30th.Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words and drawings to explore Floracliff […]
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 a Birding for Beginners walk and sit during the Great Backyard Bird Count. 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 […]
Join Floracliff's team of volunteers and help us protect, restore, and share nature in the Bluegrass.Now accepting Habitat and Garden Restoration, and Community Science volunteers!Do you want to restore habitat for wildlife while working in nature with good people? Can you commit to working at least one weekday shift each month? Join our team of […]
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 Dr. Frank Ettensohn, geologist, and Quinn Towery, botanist for a full day hike at Floracliff.Join Dr. Frank Ettensohn, geologist, and Quinn Towery, botanist for a full day hike at Floracliff to explore the flora and geology of the Kentucky River Palisades.Hike distance and difficulty: 3-4 miles; rated moderate to difficult, due to steep and […]
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 […]
Experience early spring at Floracliff on this wildflower hike.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals.Hike Leader: Beverly James, Preserve DirectorHike distance and difficulty: 3 miles; rated moderate to difficult, due to steep and […]