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  • May 2023

  • Fri 5
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    May 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Forest Birds of the Palisades with Ben Leffew & Michael Patton

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

    Learn about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades.Kentucky birders Ben Leffew (Shaker Village) and Michael Patton (KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources) will lead this hike featuring the […]

  • Sat 13
    May 13, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Herpetology Hike with Zeb Weese

    An exploration of snakes, salamanders, frogs, and more!Join us to explore the ponds, fields, and streams of Floracliff in search of our native frogs, salamanders, snakes, and turtles. Learn about […]

  • Thu 18
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    May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 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.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Tue 23
    May 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Caddisflies of the Kentucky River Palisades

    Learn about the importance of the Kentucky River Palisades as a biological refugium for caddisflies and other species."Caddisflies of the Kentucky River Palisades – an important biological refugium in central […]

  • June 2023

  • Tue 6
    June 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Crayfishes, Crawfishes, or Crawdads?: Diversity & Natural History in KY

    Learn about the crayfishes of Kentucky with Dr. Guenter Schuster.Presenter: Dr. Guenter Schuster, Foundation Professor Emeritus at Eastern Kentucky UniversityDo you know how many crayfishes live in Kentucky? Join Dr. […]

  • Thu 15
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    June 15, 2023 @ 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.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Fri 16
    June 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Elk Lick Creek Walk

    Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick CreekElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff and provides habitat for a diversity of amphibians, reptiles, insects, fish, and more. […]

  • Fri 30
    June 30, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Butterflies of Central Kentucky Field Day

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

    Learn about the butterflies of the bluegrass.This field day will provide hands-on experience in butterfly identification at Floracliff and possibly another nearby location in Fayette County. It should be a […]

  • July 2023

  • Thu 20
    July 20, 2023 @ 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.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Fri 21
    July 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Elk Lick Creek Walk

    Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick CreekElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff before its confluence with the Kentucky River. Along the way, the stream and […]

  • August 2023

  • Thu 3
    August 3, 2023 @ 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.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Fri 4
    August 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Elk Lick Creek Walk

    Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick CreekElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff before its confluence with the Kentucky River. Along the way, the stream and […]

  • September 2023

  • Tue 5
    September 5, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature

    Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]

  • Thu 14
    September 14, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

    Amphibians and Reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades

    Join us for a presentation on the amphibians and reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades with herpetologist John MacGregor.John MacGregor presents "Amphibians and Reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades"John MacGregor […]

  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature

    Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]

  • Wed 20
    September 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    New Volunteer Orientation

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

    Join Floracliff's team of volunteers and help us protect, restore, and share nature in the Bluegrass. Floracliff volunteers are important stewards and ambassadors for the sanctuary. They help us accomplish […]

  • Thu 21
    September 21, 2023 @ 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.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Tue 26
    September 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature

    Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]

  • October 2023

  • Tue 3
    October 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature

    Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]

  • Tue 3
    October 3, 2023 @ 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm

    The Bats of Kentucky

    Join us for a presentation on the bats of Kentucky with biologist Price Sewell. Price Sewell presents "The Bats of Kentucky" Price Sewell is a Biologist for Copperhead Environmental Consulting. […]

  • Sat 7
    October 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Birding for Beginners

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

    Join us for a Tree Week 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 […]

  • Thu 12
    October 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Tree Week 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. End your day with a quiet and relaxing […]

  • Fri 13
    October 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    A Tour of Floracliff’s Old Oak Trees

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

    Meet some of Kentucky's oldest known 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 […]

  • Sat 14
    October 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature

    Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary. If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist […]

  • Thu 19
    October 19, 2023 @ 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.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Fri 20
    October 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff

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

    Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons.Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words to […]

  • Sat 21
    October 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Fall Color Long Hike

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

    Immerse yourself in the colors of 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 […]

  • Tue 24
    October 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Creating Art in Nature

    Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]

  • Sat 28
    October 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Forests and Carbon: What’s the big deal?

    Join forest ecologist, Dr. Mary Arthur, on a hike to learn about the forest carbon cycle and why forests matter to a changing climate. Spend the morning learning how forests […]

  • November 2023

  • Fri 10
    November 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Winter Tree I.D. Workshop

    Join botanist Rob Paratley to learn how to identify trees without their leaves. Many people think that identifying trees after they've dropped their leaves is a difficult challenge. Most guides […]

  • Sat 11
    November 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Long Hike

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

    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 […]

  • December 2023

  • Thu 21
    December 21, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Winter Solstice Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    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 2024

  • Fri 26
    January 26, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff

    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 to explore Floracliff in different seasons.Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words to […]

  • February 2024

  • Sat 17
    February 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Birding for Beginners

    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 2024

  • Sun 10
    March 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Signs of Spring Long Hike

    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Join us to kick off our spring hike season with this long hike featuring Elk Lick Creek and Elk Lick Falls. Join us to kick off our spring hike season […]

  • Thu 14
    March 14, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    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 […]

  • Thu 21
    March 21, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    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 22
    March 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Wildflower Hike

    Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification, […]

  • Sat 23
    March 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Creek

    Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification, […]

  • Fri 29
    March 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    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, […]

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