Learn about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades during peak spring migration.Ben Leffew, Preserve Manager of Shaker Village, will lead this hike featuring the diversity of birds that use […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spend time in a section of Elk Lick Creek to enjoy the scenery and learn about its role in supporting biodiversity.More details coming soon.Bring: water, closed-toe shoes, hiking stick (optional)Hike […]

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 […]

Join us for a presentation on the raptors of Kentucky with avian biologist Michael Patton.Learn about Kentucky’s birds of prey, from the most common to those rarely seen, and the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn how to ID the most common butterflies of the BluegrassTo celebrate Pollinator Week, we are highlighting central Kentucky's butterflies.Nearly 150 butterflies have been documented throughout the state. This indoor […]

Join us for a presentation on the bumble bees of Kentucky with invertebrate biologist Katie Cody.Join us for a presentation on the bumble bees of Kentucky.Presenter: Katie Cody, Invertebrate Biologist, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A program for all ages. Join as as we dive down into the meadow with an entomologist!Join as as we dive down into the meadow! We'll get CLOSE to investigate […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a presentation on the land snails of Kentucky with Dan and Judy DoursonPresenters: Dan and Judy DoursonJoin Dan and Judy Dourson as they share their passion for […]

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 […]

Join us for a presentation on the meso-mammals of Kentucky with wildlife biologist Courtney HayesPresenter: Courtney Hayes, Kentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeLearn about the mammalian meso-predators that live among […]

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 […]

The ecology of ephemeral ponds with Dr. Cy MottLearn about the ecology and evolution of organisms inhabiting the fishless ephemeral ponds and streams of Kentucky. Join EKU aquatic ecologist Dr. […]

Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff to draw and paint over 4 hours.Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff […]

Join us for the 2nd Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium!Registration opens August 1st.On Saturday, September 28, we’ll have a full day of programs led by regional experts for the 2nd […]

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 […]

Join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit during fall migration. This program is for those ages 9 and up.If you’ve ever thought birdwatching would be fun or […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff to draw and paint over 4 hours.Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 focus […]