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  • April 2026

  • Fri 24

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling

    April 24 @ 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. […]

  • Tue 28

    Seminar: The Science of Bird Coloration

    April 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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 […]

  • May 2026

  • Fri 1

    FLOC: First Friday Birding May

    May 1 @ 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 1

    Forest Birds of the Palisades w/ Ben Leffew and Michael Patton

    May 1 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Sun 3

    Birding for Beginners with Dan Patrick

    May 3 @ 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 […]

  • Sat 9

    Beginning Drawing in Nature

    May 9 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 14

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    May 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 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 […]

  • Sun 17

    Plein Air Painting & Drawing

    May 17 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 21

    Seminar: Kentucky CLIMBS – Building Resilience in the Commonwealth

    May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Fri 29

    Live Raptor Program with Raptor Rehab of Kentucky

    May 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • June 2026

  • Fri 5

    FLOC: First Friday Birding June

    June 5 @ 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 9

    Kids Hike: Reptiles

    June 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

  • Thu 18

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    June 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 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 […]

  • Thu 25

    Butterflies of Summer

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

    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 […]

  • Fri 26

    Beetle Discovery Walk w/ Paul Baker

    June 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    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 […]

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