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  • August 2025

  • Fri 1

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    August 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Tue 5

    Golden Hour Elk Lick Creek Exploration

    August 5, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 8

    Place Value: An art exhibit and talk w/ Laura Mentor

    August 8, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Tue 12

    Seminar: Lichens, Plants, and Air Quality

    August 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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 […]

  • September 2025

  • Fri 5

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    September 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 12

    Summer’s Last Butterflies: From field to forest

    September 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Thu 18

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    September 18, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sat 20

    The Aster Family – Asteraceae: A workshop with Rob Paratley

    September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sun 21

    Plein Air Painting & Drawing

    September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Tue 23

    Seminar: Kentucky’s Wildlife Action Plan

    September 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Tue 30

    Kids Hike: Meet the Trees

    September 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • October 2025

  • Fri 3

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    October 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Thu 16

    Tree Week Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    October 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 17

    A Tour of Floracliff’s Old Oak Trees

    October 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sun 19

    Beginning Drawing in Nature

    October 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Wed 22

    New Volunteer Orientation: Habitat Restoration

    October 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sat 25

    Birding for Beginners with Dan Patrick

    October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sat 25

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff

    October 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sun 26

    Plein Air Painting & Drawing

    October 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    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 […]

  • November 2025

  • Sat 1

    Fall Molds and Mushrooms with Megan Buland

    November 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 7

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    November 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sat 8

    Fall Long Hike

    November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • December 2025

  • Fri 5

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    December 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 19

    Winter Solstice Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    December 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • January 2026

  • Fri 2

    FLOC: First Friday Birding January

    January 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 2

    Kids Hike: Winter Birds

    January 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 30

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling

    January 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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. […]

  • February 2026

  • Fri 6

    FLOC: First Friday Birding February

    February 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sat 14

    Birding for Beginners with Dan Patrick

    February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • March 2026

  • Wed 4

    New Volunteer Orientation

    March 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 6

    FLOC: First Friday Birding March

    March 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sat 14

    Well-grounded Relationships – The Botany & Geology of Floracliff

    March 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Thu 19

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 20

    Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Creek w/ Beverly James

    March 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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, […]

  • Thu 26

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 27

    Wildflower Hike with Josie Miller

    March 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us to see Floracliff's spring wildflowers.Join us as we search for and identify Floracliff's early spring ephemeral wildflowers.Hike Leader: Josie Miller, Stewardship DirectorHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route […]

  • Sat 28

    Wildflower Hike with Josie Miller

    March 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us to see Floracliff's spring wildflowers.Join us as we search for and identify Floracliff's early spring ephemeral wildflowers.Hike Leader: Josie Miller, Stewardship DirectorHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route […]

  • Tue 31

    Wildflower Hike with Joyce Bender

    March 31 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Celebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers, their habitats, and us.Celebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers, their habitats, and […]

  • April 2026

  • Fri 3

    FLOC: First Friday Birding April

    April 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Fri 3

    Wildflower Hike with Devin Rodgers

    April 3 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.Join botanist Devin Rodgers for a spring wildflower hike to identify the charismatic native, early-flowering plants of the Kentucky River Palisades. […]

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