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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2025: Lexington-Fayette County
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2025 City Nature Challenge – a global community science event to document nature in our cities.\n\n\nJoin the 2025 City Nature Challenge in Lexington\, KY! From April 25 through April 28\, make observations of wild plants\, animals\, and fungi anywhere in Fayette County. Your observations will contribute to one of the largest community science events in the world and help us better understand – and therefore\, take care of – nature that lives in and around urban areas. \nHundreds of cities around the world are participating in this global event\, including four in Kentucky (Frankfort\, Lexington\, Louisville\, Bowling Green & South Central Kentucky). Follow the in-state collaboration and competition between Kentucky cities here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/kentucky-city-nature-challenge-2025-cities \nThe Lexington City Nature Challenge is organized by Floracliff Nature Sanctuary. \nJoin Lexington’s 2025 City Nature Challenge project on iNaturalist.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2025-lexington-fayette-county/
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2024: Lexington-Fayette County
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2024 City Nature Challenge – a global community science event to document nature in our cities.\n\n\nJoin the 2024 City Nature Challenge in Lexington! From April 26 – 29\, make observations of wild plants\, animals\, and fungi anywhere in Fayette County and share them to iNaturalist. Your observations will contribute to one of the largest community science events in the world and help us better understand – and therefore\, take care of – nature that lives in and around urban areas. \nOver 400 cities are participating in this global event\, including four in Kentucky (Frankfort\, Lexington\, Louisville\, Bowling Green & South Central Kentucky). Follow the in-state collaboration and competition between Kentucky cities here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/kentucky-city-nature-challenge-2024-cities \nThe Lexington City Nature Challenge is organized by Floracliff Nature Sanctuary. \nJoin Lexington’s 2024 City Nature Challenge project on iNaturalist.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2024-lexington-fayette-county/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T200000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nighttime Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will explore Floracliff’s ponds and forest edges after dark for the City Nature Challenge.\n\n\nCalling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring Floracliff’s ponds and forest edges after dark for the City Nature Challenge. We’ll focus on discovering and documenting frogs\, moths\, and more. We recommend that each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. \nBring: headlamp/flashlight\, drinking water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Shelby Fulton\, terrestrial zoologist at Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Easy\, with visibility affected by nighttime conditions \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nighttime-exploration/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring a section of one of our creeks to discover and document aquatic life.\n\n\nCalling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring a section of one of our creeks to discover and document aquatic life for the City Nature Challenge. We recommend each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 7th. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Mike Compton\, aquatic zoologist at Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Moderate\, with a steep descent to the creek and potentially slick creek conditions \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-creek-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist in Action: A hands-on training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist along the trails of Floracliff.\n\n\nProgram Leader: Beverly James\, Floracliff Preserve Director \nJoin us for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist along the trails of Floracliff. We’ll spend some time exploring biodiversity\, and we will cover the benefits of nature observations\, basics of the app\, and effective photos for species identification.  \n iNaturalist is a community science app and website used by professional and amateur naturalists around the world to document and learn about biodiversity. It’s not only an important tool for projects like the City Nature Challenge and National Moth Week\, but also a resource to learn about what is in your own yard or neighborhood. Anyone can contribute to and participate in iNaturalist by uploading observations of plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more. \nHiking Level: Easy \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/inaturalist-in-action-a-hands-on-training-3/
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the symposium (Registration is through EventBrite; tickets open August 2). The symposium is limited to 40 tickets. Early registration is encouraged.\n \nFloracliff and the Lexington Chapter of Wild Ones are partnering this fall to host the Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium. Join us Saturday\, October 1st\, for a full day focused on the biodiversity\, ecology\, and stewardship of the Bluegrass region. Retired University of Louisville biology professor and urban ecologist\, Dr. Margaret Carreiro\, will kick off the day as our keynote speaker. Afterward\, experts from Kentucky’s conservation community will lead outdoor sessions on migratory birds\, beneficial insects\, gardening with native plants\, local flora\, watersheds\, and more. \nAs a 346-acre nature sanctuary located on the edge of Kentucky’s second most populated city\, Floracliff provides a unique setting to explore the intersection of wild nature with human-built urban\, suburban\, and rural landscapes. The Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium will offer insights on practices that support wildlife\, the challenges along the way\, and the ecological and personal rewards that come from welcoming nature at home and in our communities. \nTicket are $35 (lunch included) \nSchedule: \n8:30 – 9:00 AM:  Registration\, coffee\, opening of silent auction\n9:00 AM: Welcome\n9:15 – 10:15 AM: Keynote Presention with Dr. Margaret Carreiro – Planning a Resilient Future for Flora and Fauna in the Bluegrass\n10:20 – 11:30 AM: Outdoor concurrent sessions\n11:30 – 12:45:  Lunch\n12:50 – 2:00 PM: Outdoor concurrent sessions\n2:10 – 3:20 PM: Outdoor concurrent sessions\n3:30 – 4:00 PM: silent auction wrap-up \nSession Leaders & Topics: \nJoyce Bender (Retired from the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission): Birds on the Move – Fall Migration Bird Walk\nStrider Deaver (Kentucky Division of Forestry): Reading the Forest: Stories of The Past Told By the Trees of Today\nAmanda Gumbert (UK Cooperative Extension Service): Bluegrass Watersheds\nBeverly James (Floracliff): Hostplants for Butterflies and Moths\nJonathan Larson (UK Extension Entomology): Let’s Meet Some Bug Friends\nKendall McDonald (Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves): Fall Wildflowers\nJohn Michler (Michler’s Florist\, Greenhouse\, and Garden Design): Garden Inspirations from Nature\nJess Slade (UK-LFUCG Arboretum): Land Management for Ecological Diversity
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/bluegrass-land-nature-symposium/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T160000
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist in Action: A hands-on training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist along the trails of Floracliff. We’ll spend some time exploring biodiversity\, and we will cover the benefits of nature observations\, basics of the app\, and effective photos for species identification. \n \n\niNaturalist is a community science app and website used by professional and amateur naturalists around the world to document and learn about biodiversity. It’s not only an important tool for projects like the City Nature Challenge and National Moth Week\, but also a resource to learn about what is in your own yard or neighborhood. Anyone can contribute to and participate in iNaturalist by uploading observations of plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more. \nProgram Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHiking Level: Easy \nWeather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors\, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather\, including rain\, wind\, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/inaturalist-in-action-a-hands-on-training-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T160000
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Creek Exploration w/ Mike Compton
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring a section of one of our creeks to discover and document aquatic life for the City Nature Challenge. We recommend each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 8th. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Mike Compton\, aquatic zoologist at Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Easy to Moderate \nPlease note: The Nature Center is open for restroom access only. Masks are currently required indoors. \nCOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES: Floracliff does not require fully-vaccinated individuals to wear masks during outdoor programs as long as adequate physical distance (6-feet) can be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. Floracliff continues to recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask throughout all programs\, especially when adequate physical distance cannot be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. \nAll program participants and Floracliff representatives\, both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated\, should have a mask available during programs in the case that adequate physical distance cannot be maintained. We are happy to provide one to you if necessary. \n*These guidelines are subject to change at any time according to current state and CDC guidance. \nRefund Policy: Refunds are permitted for cancellations made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. To request a refund\, email info@floracliff.org.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-creek-exploration-w-mike-compton/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exploration
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Herpetology Hike w/ Zeb Weese
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring Floracliff’s field\, forest\, and aquatic habitats in search of reptiles and amphibians for the City Nature Challenge. We recommend that each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 8th. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Zeb Weese\, retired from the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Moderate to Difficult \nPlease note: The Nature Center is open for restroom access only. Masks are currently required indoors. \nCOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES: Floracliff does not require fully-vaccinated individuals to wear masks during outdoor programs as long as adequate physical distance (6-feet) can be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. Floracliff continues to recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask throughout all programs\, especially when adequate physical distance cannot be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. \nAll program participants and Floracliff representatives\, both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated\, should have a mask available during programs in the case that adequate physical distance cannot be maintained. We are happy to provide one to you if necessary. \n*These guidelines are subject to change at any time according to current state and CDC guidance. \nRefund Policy: Refunds are permitted for cancellations made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. To request a refund\, email info@floracliff.org.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-herpetology-hike-w-zeb-weese/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T173643Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nighttime Exploration w/ Shelby Fulton
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring Floracliff’s ponds and forest edges after dark for the City Nature Challenge. We’ll focus on discovering and documenting frogs\, moths\, and more. We recommend that each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Shelby Fulton\, terrestrial zoologist at Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Easy to Moderate \nPlease note: The Nature Center is open for restroom access only. Masks are currently required indoors. \nCOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES: Floracliff does not require fully-vaccinated individuals to wear masks during outdoor programs as long as adequate physical distance (6-feet) can be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. Floracliff continues to recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask throughout all programs\, especially when adequate physical distance cannot be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. \nAll program participants and Floracliff representatives\, both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated\, should have a mask available during programs in the case that adequate physical distance cannot be maintained. We are happy to provide one to you if necessary. \n*These guidelines are subject to change at any time according to current state and CDC guidance. \nRefund Policy: Refunds are permitted for cancellations made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. To request a refund\, email info@floracliff.org.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nighttime-exploration-w-shelby-fulton/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000321
CREATED:20211129T194536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T133001Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2022: Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, Lexington Parks & Recreation\, and NABA-Central Kentucky are thrilled to be co-hosting the City Nature Challenge 2022 for Lexington. This year\, we are competing with Louisville Metro and Madison County to observe the most species\, recruit the most participants\, and contribute the most observations during the 4-day challenge. Join the challenge to help us document Kentucky’s biodiversity! To participate: \n1. Download iNaturalist\n2. Discover wild plants\, animals\, & fungi\n3. Document your findings with a photo\n4. Share your observations on iNaturalist\nThe City Nature Challenge is a global community science event that mobilizes urban residents and visitors to observe\, document\, and celebrate the wild plants\, animals\, and fungi in and around urban areas. This focused and collective effort increases our awareness and understanding of urban biodiversity around the world. \nCity Nature Challenge 2022: Lexington will take place April 29th – May 2nd throughout Fayette County. Lexington residents and visitors are encouraged to photograph the wild nature around them and upload those photographs to iNaturalist. \nIf you represent a community group that is interested in participating in the City Nature Challenge\, please email Beverly James\, bjames@floracliff.org\, to confirm your participation and partnership. \nQuestions? Email Beverly James: bjames@floracliff.org
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2022-lexington/
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000321
CREATED:20220223T174146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T191309Z
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist in Action: A hands-on demo at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join staff of Raven Run and Floracliff nature sanctuaries for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist in the field at Raven Run. We’ll spend some time exploring\, and we will cover the benefits of nature observations\, basics of the app\, and effective photos for species identification. \n \niNaturalist is a community science app and website used by professional and amateur naturalists around the world to document and learn about biodiversity. It’s not only an important tool for upcoming projects like the City Nature Challenge and the Kentucky Native Plant Society’s BotanyBlitz\, but also a resource to learn about what is in your own yard or neighborhood. Anyone can contribute to and participate in iNaturalist by uploading observations of plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more. \n \nTo register: email Anna Wiker at awiker@lexingtonky.gov
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/inaturalist-in-action-a-hands-on-demo-at-raven-run-nature-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Raven Run Nature Sanctuary\, 3885 Raven Run Wy\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000321
CREATED:20211129T160022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T142223Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Urban Nature Connections with iNaturalist
DESCRIPTION:iNaturalist is a community science app and website used by professional and amateur naturalists around the world to document and learn about biodiversity. It’s not only an important tool for projects like City Nature Challenge and National Moth Week\, but also a resource to learn about what is in your own yard or neighborhood. Anyone can contribute to and participate in iNaturalist by uploading observations of plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more. This webinar will go over the basics of how to use iNaturalist and the benefits it provides to individual knowledge and global biodiversity information. \nPresenter: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nA link to the webinar will be emailed to all registered participants the day before the webinar.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/webinar-urban-nature-connections-with-inaturalist/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T140000
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CREATED:20210401T190241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T142512Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Field and Forest Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring an area of Floracliff known as Bird Hill for the City Nature Challenge. We’ll focus on discovering and documenting birds\, trees\, wildflowers\, butterflies\, bees and more. Each registered party must have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 3rd. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Easy to Moderate \nPlease note: Bathrooms and facilities are currently closed to visitors. This hike will host no more than 10 participants. \nCOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES UPDATE: As of Tuesday\, April 27th\, the state of Kentucky as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated guidelines for small outdoor gatherings. Kentucky no longer requires a mask be worn outdoors for events of fewer than 1000 people. The CDC states the risk of COVID-19 spread is low in outdoor settings\, but also continues to recommend masks in settings where physical distance cannot be maintained. \nIn response to the current guidance\, Floracliff will not require fully-vaccinated individuals to wear masks during outdoor programs as long as adequate physical distance (6-feet) can be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. Floracliff continues to recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask throughout all programs\, especially when adequate physical distance cannot be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. \nAll program participants and Floracliff representatives\, both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated\, should have a mask available during programs in the case that adequate physical distance cannot be maintained. We are happy to provide one to you if necessary. \n*These guidelines are subject to change at any time according to current state and CDC guidance. \nWe are offering City Nature Challenge programs for free\, however tax-deductible donations may be made during check-out. All donations support our work to care for the land and offer programs.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-field-and-forest-exploration/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes and Programs
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring a section of one of our creeks to discover and document aquatic life for the City Nature Challenge. Each registered party must have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 3rd. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Difficult (due to steep\, uneven\, and slippery terrain) \nPlease note: Bathrooms and facilities are currently closed to visitors.  This hike will host no more than 10 participants. \nCOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES UPDATE: As of Tuesday\, April 27th\, the state of Kentucky as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated guidelines for small outdoor gatherings. Kentucky no longer requires a mask be worn outdoors for events of fewer than 1000 people. The CDC states the risk of COVID-19 spread is low in outdoor settings\, but also continues to recommend masks in settings where physical distance cannot be maintained. \nIn response to the current guidance\, Floracliff will not require fully-vaccinated individuals to wear masks during outdoor programs as long as adequate physical distance (6-feet) can be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. Floracliff continues to recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask throughout all programs\, especially when adequate physical distance cannot be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. \nAll program participants and Floracliff representatives\, both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated\, should have a mask available during programs in the case that adequate physical distance cannot be maintained. We are happy to provide one to you if necessary. \n*These guidelines are subject to change at any time according to current state and CDC guidance. \nWe are offering City Nature Challenge programs for free\, however tax-deductible donations may be made during check-out. All donations support our work to care for the land and offer programs.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-creek-exploration/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes and Programs
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nighttime Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring Floracliff’s ponds and forest edges after dark for the City Nature Challenge. We’ll focus on discovering and documenting frogs\, moths\, and more. Each registered party must have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 3rd. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Easy to Moderate \nPlease note: Bathrooms and facilities are currently closed to visitors. Please come prepared.  This hike will host no more than 14 participants\, who will be spread out at various stations (moth lights and ponds) \n\nCOVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES UPDATE: As of Tuesday\, April 27th\, the state of Kentucky as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated guidelines for small outdoor gatherings. Kentucky no longer requires a mask be worn outdoors for events of fewer than 1000 people. The CDC states the risk of COVID-19 spread is low in outdoor settings\, but also continues to recommend masks in settings where physical distance cannot be maintained. \nIn response to the current guidance\, Floracliff will not require fully-vaccinated individuals to wear masks during outdoor programs as long as adequate physical distance (6-feet) can be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. Floracliff continues to recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask throughout all programs\, especially when adequate physical distance cannot be maintained between others outside of one’s household/pod. \nAll program participants and Floracliff representatives\, both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated\, should have a mask available during programs in the case that adequate physical distance cannot be maintained. We are happy to provide one to you if necessary. \n*These guidelines are subject to change at any time according to current state and CDC guidance. \n\nWe are offering City Nature Challenge programs for free\, however tax-deductible donations may be made during check-out. All donations support our work to care for the land and offer programs.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nighttime-explorations/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes and Programs
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2021: Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Floracliff is thrilled to bring the City Nature Challenge to Lexington. The City Nature Challenge is a global community science event that mobilizes urban residents and visitors to observe\, document\, and celebrate the wild plants\, animals\, and fungi in and around urban areas. This focused and collective effort increases our awareness and understanding of urban biodiversity around the world. \nThe City Nature Challenge began in 2016 and is organized annually by the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. In its first year\, the CNC was a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles to document wild biodiversity in urban areas using iNaturalist. It has since grown to over 300 participating cities in 40 countries. \nCity Nature Challenge 2021: Lexington will take place April 30th – May 3rd throughout Fayette County. Lexington residents and visitors are encouraged to photograph the wild nature around them and upload those photographs to iNaturalist. If you are within Fayette County\, your observations will automatically be added to the project. All identification skill levels are welcome. If you do not know what you are looking at\, it’s okay! Be sure to take and submit clear\, detailed photos so the iNaturalist community can contribute identifications. \nThere are many wild plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more to be found throughout Lexington. Together\, we can discover\, document\, and share Lexington’s biodiversity! \nTo join us at Floracliff for a City Nature Challenge event\, see our events page here: floracliff.org/events/ \nInformation about daily and 4-day challenges\, with chances to win prizes. \nIf you represent a community group that is interested in participating in the City Nature Challenge\, please email Beverly James\, bjames@floracliff.org\, to confirm your participation and partnership.\n \nQuestions? Email Beverly James: bjames@floracliff.org \n\n\nHow to participate in the City Nature Challenge: \n\nDownload the iNaturalist app on your smartphone. If you do not have a smartphone\, iNaturalist can also be accessed with a desktop computer at iNaturalist.org\nSet up an iNaturalist account if you do not have one.\nFind wild nature  – plants\, birds\, amphibians\, reptiles\, insects\, land snails\, mosses\, lichens\, fungi\, etc. Cultivated plants and pets are discouraged.\nPhotograph individual wild species with your phone or camera.\nUpload your photos to iNaturalist\, making sure the location of your species is noted correctly. While we encourage the use of iNaturalist year-round\, only observations between April 30th and May 3rd will count for the Challenge.\n\nActivities to observe wild nature in Lexington:\n\n\nSet up a bird feeding station and/or bird bath.\nSet up a white sheet with a UV light at night to attract moths and other nocturnal insects.\nSet up cover boards\, such as pieces of plywood or old roofing tin. Wild animals like insects\, snakes\, or small mammals may use the shelter underneath.\nLook under logs and rocks on land or along streams\nObserve wild plants growing in your yard\, schoolyard\, neighborhood park or greenspace\, or sidewalk cracks.\nLook for insects\, birds\, lichens\, mosses\, snails\, fungi\, etc. that are attracted to and supported by cultivated plants.\n\n\nResources:\n\n\niNaturalist video tutorials\niNaturalist Teacher’s Guide\nCity Nature Challenge Education Toolkit\nFrequently Asked Questions about the City Nature Challenge\n\nCity Nature Challenge Dates:\n\nApril 30th – May 3rd: Documentation of wild plants\, animals\, and fungi\nMay 4th – May 9th: Identification of observations by the iNaturalist community\nMay 10th: Results announced\n\n\nPartners:\n\n\nThe Arboretum\nCentral Kentucky Audubon Society\nFayette County Public Schools\nLexington Parks & Recreation\nLiving Arts & Science Center\nNABA – Central Kentucky\nOffice of Kentucky Nature Preserves\nWild Ones – Lexington
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2021-lexington/
CATEGORIES:Exploration
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The City Nature Challenge: A New Way to Discover Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nThe City Nature Challenge is a global 4-day community science project aimed at documenting nature in and around urban areas. Floracliff Nature Sanctuary is bringing the City Nature Challenge to Lexington for the first time in April. Learn more about the City Nature Challenge\, how you can participate\, and the value of finding and sharing observations of urban nature. \nA link to the webinar will be emailed to all registered participants on the day before the event for early registrants and 2 hours before the event for those that register on the same day.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/webinar-the-city-nature-challenge-a-new-way-to-discover-lexington/
CATEGORIES:Education
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