Join us to see Floracliff's spring wildflowers.More details coming soon.Hike Leader: Dan Patrick, Volunteer NaturalistHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route will be determined by wildflower activity); rated moderate due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creekBring: waterOptional: hiking poles, snack, cameraThe meeting location will be emailed […]
Experience forest bathing at Floracliff during a spring golden hour evening.Experience forest bathing at Floracliff during a spring golden hour evening. This is an opportunity to slow down and immerse yourself in nature through sensory exploration and curiosity. This program is best suited for participants 16 and older.Hike distance and difficulty: 1-1.5 miles; rated easy […]
Join us for a 4-5 mile hike at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.On this long hike, we'll trek up and down the Elk Lick Valley to view the diversity of spring wildflowers at Floracliff. Stops along the way will include Elk Lick Falls, Elk Lick Creek, and Floracliff's oldest tree, a chinquapin oak dating to […]
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 […]
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 a seminar with biologist Mallory Miles to learn how Kentucky's birds create and use their hues.The Science of Bird Coloration: How Kentucky's birds create and use their huesPresenter: Mallory Miles, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesMore details coming soon.Mallory Miles is an avian biologist in the Nongame Branch of the Kentucky […]
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 […]
Learn about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades during peak spring migration.Ben Leffew, Preserve Manager of Shaker Village, and Michael Patton, avian biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, will lead this bird walk at Floracliff. Participants will learn to identify birds by sight, sound, behavior, and habitat. This program takes place […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 with Dr. Mike McGlue to learn how Kentucky CLIMBS is building resilience in KY using earth and environmental science."Kentucky CLIMBS - Building Resilience in the the Commonwealth using Earth and Environmental Science"Presenter: Dr. Mike McGlue, Director, Kentucky Geological SurveyMore details coming soon.Dr Mike McGlue is the State Geologist and Director […]
Join us for a live raptor program with Raptor Rehab of Kentucky. This program is for participants 8 years old and up.We're excited to host Raptor Rehab of Kentucky for a 60-minute program with live raptors.Raptor Rehab of Kentucky Inc. is the largest raptor only rehab center in the state. They takein 350-400 birds 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 […]
Learn about our scaly cold-blooded friends that call central Kentucky home. For ages 5-10.Reptiles are amazing animals that live in all sorts of habitats. Come out to learn about our scaly cold-blooded friends that call central Kentucky home. We will look closely at shells and sheds in the nature center, then explore the trails looking […]
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 […]
Let's go for a butterfly walk! Recommended for ages 12 and up.To celebrate Pollinator Week, we are highlighting central Kentucky's butterflies.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, we will scout for butterflies in the field […]
Join for an evening with the beetles of Floracliff!Join us for an evening hike in search of the wonderfully diverse world of beetles. Paul Baker, a research entomologist at Kentucky State University, will lead a group of hikers around Floracliff to discover and explore the various places where beetles can be found. Bring your hiking […]
Join us in the meadow as we search for our butterfly pals and bug buddies! For ages 5-10.Environmental Educator Isabel Cochran will lead us into the field and forest with nets in tow to learn about the diverse array of tiny critters that call Floracliff home. This hands-on program will encourage families to explore nature […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 an introduction to insect orders presented by Blake Newton."Entomology for Naturalists"Presenter: Blake Newton, Extension Specialist, Entomology, University of KentuckyThis presentation will provide a good introduction to entomology and insect orders. We'll have live insects on hand to showcase characterisitics and diversity of our insects at Floracliff. Location: Floracliff Nature CenterThis program is […]
Learn about invasive plant management and help us remove invasive plants at Floracliff!Invasive plants negatively impact the health of our ecosystems. Join us to learn why invasive plants are harmful, how to identify plants that are invasive in our region, and how you can help manage them where you live, work, and play.This will be […]
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 presentation with botanist Rob Paratley on animal-plant interactions."Between Plants and Animals: examples of cooperation near and bizarre"Presenter: Rob ParatleyThe negative interactions between plants and animals are widespread and well-studied- herbivory, predation, and plants' defensive responses. Nevertheless, there is a long record of study demonstrating animal-plant interactions where both parties benefit. Ecologists […]
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 […]
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 us for a day of outdoor activities celebrating birds.Join us for a family friendly day of outdoor programs and activities focused on our bluegrass birds. Recommended for ages 8 and up.We’ll start the day with morning bird walks. For the afternoon, participants can choose between a few programs.Morning Bird Walk Leaders:- Tina Brouwer, Red […]
Come learn about wildlife at Floracliff! We will go for a hike with our detective caps on to investigate any animals or signs of wildlife.Come learn about wildlife at Floracliff! We will look at pelts, shells, feathers, and skulls in the nature center to learn about animals and their unique adaptations. Then we will go […]
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 […]
Explore the connections between your health and your environment through guided activities and immersive encounters with the natural world.This program explores the connections between your health and your environment through guided activities and immersive encounters with the natural world.The Japanese term for this type of nature program is shinrin yoku, which translates to "forest bathing". […]
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 us on the last day of Tree Week to learn about trees and shrubs of the Bluegrass!Celebrate Tree Week at Floracliff by learning about our region's woody plants. Hike Leader: Jess Slade, Conservation Manager, Kentucky Natural Lands TrustHiking Level: Moderate to Difficult, due to steep, uneven terrain and potential creek crossingsBring: waterOptional: hiking poles, […]
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 a Birding for Beginners walk and sit. 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 of binoculars (we have nice ones […]
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 […]