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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Josie Miller
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify some of our spring ephemeral wildflowers.\n\n\nJoin us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification\, ecology\, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals. \nHike Leader: Josie Miller \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate  due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-josie-miller-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-art-in-nature-sessions-tickets-478389655337?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nOn select Sundays in spring\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nDates: April 2\, April 16\, May 7\, May 21\, June 4\, June 18 \nIf you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and artist\, come join us for these art making sessions sited within the beautiful nature preserve at Floracliff. We’ll be outside creating art! \nSkill level: \nSome experience with handling art materials is assumed. If you are a naturalist who wants to try your hand at rendering the things you love\, you are welcome. If you are an artist who values the opportunity to work in a secluded\, protected preserve\, you are welcome. Guidance will be offered on request. \nSome themes might include: \n–Nature’s rich tapestry of species relationships\n–species of flora and fauna of interest to you\n–plein air landscape drawing and painting\n–living still life\n–some days will include hiking to an inspirational spot within Floracliff \nAnd more! \n*Sessions are free and limited to 12 participants (age 16 and older). Attendance at all sessions is not required. We will maintain a wait list\, so cancellation notification in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer \n*Ground cloth or seat\, water and snacks\, insect repellant\, sun hat \n*Everyone will pack their materials in and out\, sometimes a distance of ½ mile \nSession hosts: \nSteve Bennett and Laura Mentor \nSteve has been drawing all his life. He has over 20 years’ experience teaching/guiding students of many ages in drawing and 3-D design. His love of Nature has recently led to new branches of learning and appreciation for the rich complexities of the natural world. \nLaura has developed her eye for Nature’s treasures through a lifetime of hiking\, observation and research. She has been creating large scale installations of her ornate\, narrative stained glass windows for public buildings and private clients for over 25 years. Her ongoing research into native species and their relationships have informed her recent work. Examples may be viewed at www.lauramentor.com. \nSteve and Laura are regular program volunteers at Floracliff. \n\n\n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/creating-art-in-nature-sessions/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
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UID:17824-1680598800-1680609600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever thought birdwatching would be fun but didn’t know how to start\, come join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit.\n\n\nIf 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 you can use for the day); what to look for when you see a bird; discuss some free apps that help you figure out what you are seeing and we’ll go see some birds! The bird walk will be slow and relaxing and we’ll end with watching some feeders for our most common feeder birds. \nProgram Leaders: Dan Patrick and Joyce Fry\, Floracliff Volunteers \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; easy – moderate \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few day before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/birding-for-beginners-with-dan-patrick-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T160000
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UID:17825-1680613200-1680624000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Joyce Bender
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers\, their habitats\, and us.\n\n\nCelebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers\, their habitats\, and us. \nHike Leader: Joyce Bender\, retired from the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderately difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-joyce-bender-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200637Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.\n\n\nJoin us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification\, ecology\, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals. \nHike Leader: TBD \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203535Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Rob Paratley
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist Rob Paratley for a wildflower hike at Floracliff.\n\n\nJoin botanist Rob Paratley for a close look at Floracliff’s spring wildflowers. He’ll discuss some basics of flower shape and structure\, as well as their relationships to each other and how they fit into Floracliff’s mesophytic forest.  \nHike Leader: Rob Paratley\,  University of Kentucky Herbarium Curator\, retired  \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-rob-paratley/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203535Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Vanessa Voelker
DESCRIPTION:Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.\n\n\nJoin botanist Vanessa Voelker for this wildflower hike on Floracliff’s showiest wildflower trail. Along the way\, Vanessa will highlight the natural history and identification of our spring wildflowers as well as the importance of community science for monitoring Kentucky’s flora.  \nHike Leader: Vanessa Voelker\, Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-vanessa-voelker-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist in Action: A hands-on training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist along the trails of Floracliff.\n\n\nProgram Leader: Beverly James\, Floracliff Preserve Director \nJoin us for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist along the trails of Floracliff. We’ll spend some time exploring biodiversity\, and we will cover the benefits of nature observations\, basics of the app\, and effective photos for species identification.  \n iNaturalist is a community science app and website used by professional and amateur naturalists around the world to document and learn about biodiversity. It’s not only an important tool for projects like the City Nature Challenge and National Moth Week\, but also a resource to learn about what is in your own yard or neighborhood. Anyone can contribute to and participate in iNaturalist by uploading observations of plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more. \nHiking Level: Easy \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/inaturalist-in-action-a-hands-on-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200638Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd 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 trees. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-12/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200638Z
UID:17830-1681477200-1681488000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Beverly James
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.\n\n\nJoin us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification\, ecology\, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals. \nHike Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-beverly-james-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200638Z
UID:17832-1682015400-1682022600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd 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 sun lights up the palisades. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-9/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221215T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T214541Z
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Mussels in Kentucky: the heavy lifters of the stream ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Kentucky’s freshwater mussels with aquatic zoologist Michael Compton.\n\n\nPresenter: Mike Compton\, Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves \nJoin aquatic zoologist Mike Compton for an introduction to the diversity and ecological importance of freshwater mussels in Kentucky. He will also highlight current conservation efforts to preserve them. \nFor 2023 we are excited to host a new series of programs at Floracliff. The Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series will offer free evening presentations in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. For the first round of this series\, we are focusing on Kentucky’s aquatic life.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/freshwater-mussels-in-kentucky-the-heavy-lifters-of-the-stream-ecosystem/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200639Z
UID:17834-1682776800-1682787600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring a section of one of our creeks to discover and document aquatic life.\n\n\nCalling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring a section of one of our creeks to discover and document aquatic life for the City Nature Challenge. We recommend each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. Be prepared to photograph your findings and upload them to iNaturalist either during the program or by May 7th. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Mike Compton\, aquatic zoologist at Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Moderate\, with a steep descent to the creek and potentially slick creek conditions \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-creek-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200639Z
UID:17835-1682798400-1682809200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Nighttime Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community scientists! This program will explore Floracliff’s ponds and forest edges after dark for the City Nature Challenge.\n\n\nCalling all community scientists! This program will focus on exploring Floracliff’s ponds and forest edges after dark for the City Nature Challenge. We’ll focus on discovering and documenting frogs\, moths\, and more. We recommend that each registered party have at least one member who has\, or can create\, an iNaturalist account in advance of the program. \nBring: headlamp/flashlight\, drinking water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional)\, camera or smart phone for taking pictures \nHike Leaders: Shelby Fulton\, terrestrial zoologist at Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, & Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Easy\, with visibility affected by nighttime conditions \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nighttime-exploration/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200640Z
UID:17836-1683273600-1683284400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Forest Birds of the Palisades with Ben Leffew & Michael Patton
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades.\n\n\nKentucky birders Ben Leffew (Shaker Village) and Michael Patton (KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources) will lead this hike featuring the diversity of birds that use the forests of the Kentucky River Palisades. Ben and Michael will teach participants to identify birds by sight\, sound\, behavior\, and habitat. This program takes place during peak migration and will prepare participants who may be interested in Global Big Day and other community science birding programs. \nHike Leaders: Ben Leffew\, Preserve Manager at Shaker Village; Michael Patton\, Avian Biologist at Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources \nFor this program\, we are partnering with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to highlight birds of the Kentucky River Palisades region. Join us directly after this hike for an afternoon program at Shaker Village that will feature Grassland Birds of the Kentucky River Palisades. Registration for the afternoon hike must go through Shaker Village (link coming soon) \n**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderately difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/forest-birds-of-the-palisades-with-ben-leffew-michael-patton/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221215T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T214542Z
UID:17897-1683968400-1683981000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Herpetology Hike with Zeb Weese
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of snakes\, salamanders\, frogs\, and more!\n\n\nJoin us to explore the ponds\, fields\, and streams of Floracliff in search of our native frogs\, salamanders\, snakes\, and turtles. Learn about the identification\, biology and ecology of our most common herps in central Kentucky. \nPresenters: Zeb Weese\, retired from the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves\, Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Moderate (please note this program includes steep and uneven terrain and walking in our along stream banks with wet rocks)
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/herpetology-hike-with-zeb-weese-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T200640Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd 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 sun lights up the palisades. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-10/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221215T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T214542Z
UID:17898-1684868400-1684875600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Caddisflies of the Kentucky River Palisades
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the importance of the Kentucky River Palisades as a biological refugium for caddisflies and other species.\n\n\n“Caddisflies of the Kentucky River Palisades – an important biological refugium in central Kentucky” \nPresenter: Dr. Michael Floyd\, US Fish & Wildlife Service \nFor 2023 we are excited to host a new series of programs at Floracliff. The Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series will offer free evening presentations in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. For the first round of this series\, we are focusing on Kentucky’s aquatic life. \nEvent photo credit: Autumn mottled sedge\, Neophylax concinnus (David Funk)
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/caddisflies-of-the-kentucky-river-palisades/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221215T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T214543Z
UID:17899-1686078000-1686085200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Crayfishes\, Crawfishes\, or Crawdads?: Diversity & Natural History in KY
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the crayfishes of Kentucky with Dr. Guenter Schuster.\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Guenter Schuster\, Foundation Professor Emeritus at Eastern Kentucky University \nDo you know how many crayfishes live in Kentucky? Join Dr. Schuster for this presentation to learn about their diversity and habitats in the bluegrass state.  He’ll also highlight crayfish biology\, their importance to the ecological community\, as well as their conservation needs and the species that need protection.  \nFor 2023 we are excited to host a new series of programs at Floracliff. The Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series will offer free evening presentations in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. For the first round of this series\, we are focusing on Kentucky’s aquatic life.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/crayfishes-crawfishes-or-crawdads-diversity-natural-history-in-ky/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221208T203540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T161814Z
UID:17841-1686855600-1686862800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd 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 trees. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-13/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230524T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T161903Z
UID:18041-1686909600-1686922200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Elk Lick Creek Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick Creek\n\n\nElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff and provides habitat for a diversity of amphibians\, reptiles\, insects\, fish\, and more. Join Floracliff Naturalists on this trek along a scenic 1/2-mile section of of the creek to explore the biodiversity and take in the beauty of the area. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain to access the creek and navigating uneven rocks and slick surfaces at the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera\, binoculars \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/elk-lick-creek-walk-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20221215T205244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T214544Z
UID:17916-1688117400-1688137200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Butterflies of Central Kentucky Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the butterflies of the bluegrass.\n\n\nThis field day will provide hands-on experience in butterfly identification at Floracliff and possibly another nearby location in Fayette County. It should be a great primer (or refresher) for those wishing to participate in the Central Bluegrass Butterfly Count in July or those just wanting to learn more about butterflies. \nProgram Leader: Beverly James\, Floracliff Preserve Director \nBring: water\, your favorite butterfly guide if you already have one\, sunhat\, close-toed shoes \nHiking Level: Easy to Moderate (full sun) \n**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \nHike distance and difficulty: 2 – 3 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to summer temperatures and sun exposure \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/butterflies-of-central-kentucky-field-day/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230524T161815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T161815Z
UID:18037-1689879600-1689886800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd 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 trees. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-9/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T001040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T002032Z
UID:18053-1689933600-1689946200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Elk Lick Creek Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick Creek\n\n\nElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff before its confluence with the Kentucky River. Along the way\, the stream and adjacent limestone cliffs provide habitat for a diversity of amphibians\, birds\, insects\, fish\, and more. Join Floracliff Naturalists on this trek along a 1/2-mile section of the creek to experience the scenery\, wildlife\, and geology of the area. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain to access the creek (~250-feet elevation change) and navigating uneven rocks and slick surfaces at the creek; about 1.5 miles \nBring: water and snacks/trail-lunch \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera\, binoculars\, extra pair of shoes and socks to change into after the hike \n\n\nDue to the limited access to Elk Lick Creek\, creek walk programs will be canceled when thunderstorms are predicted during\, or in the hours following a scheduled program. Participants will be notified using the email address provided during registration. \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/elk-lick-creek-walk-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T001042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T201725Z
UID:18055-1691087400-1691094600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd 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 trees. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \n\n\nRush hour may impact your travel time. Please account for this\, as the program will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-10/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T001044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135453Z
UID:18057-1691143200-1691155800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Elk Lick Creek Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick Creek\n\n\nElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff before its confluence with the Kentucky River. Along the way\, the stream and adjacent limestone cliffs provide habitat for a diversity of amphibians\, birds\, insects\, fish\, and more. Join Floracliff Naturalists on this trek along a 1/2-mile section of the creek to experience the scenery\, wildlife\, and geology of the area. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain to access the creek (~250-feet elevation change) and navigating uneven rocks and slick surfaces at the creek; about 1.5 miles \nBring: water and snacks/trail-lunch \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera\, binoculars\, extra pair of shoes and socks to change into after the hike \n\n\nDue to the limited access to Elk Lick Creek\, creek walk programs will be canceled when thunderstorms are predicted during\, or in the hours following a scheduled program. Participants will be notified using the email address provided during registration. \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/elk-lick-creek-walk-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T001045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135453Z
UID:18059-1693918800-1693933200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.\n\n\nIf you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and artist\, come join us for these art making sessions sited within the beautiful nature preserve at Floracliff. We’ll be outside creating art! \nSkill level: \nSome experience with handling art materials is assumed\, but all skill levels are welcome. If you are a naturalist who wants to try your hand at rendering the things you love\, you are welcome. If you are an artist who values the opportunity to work in a secluded\, protected preserve\, you are welcome. Guidance will be offered on request. \nSome themes might include: \n–Nature’s rich tapestry of species relationships \n–species of flora and fauna of interest to you \n–plein air landscape drawing and painting \n–living still life \n–some days will include hiking to an inspirational spot within Floracliff \nAnd more! \n*Sessions are free and limited to 12 participants (age 16 and older; minors must be accompanied by a guardian). We encourage you to attend multiple sessions. We will maintain a wait list\, so notification of cancellation  in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer \n*Ground cloth or seat\, water and snacks\, insect repellent\, sun hat \n*Everyone will pack their materials in and out\, sometimes a distance of ½ mile \nSession hosts:  Steve Bennett and Laura Mentor \nSteve has been drawing all his life. He has over 20 years’ experience teaching/guiding students of many ages in drawing and 3-D design. His love of Nature has recently led to new branches of learning and appreciation for the rich complexities of the natural world. \nLaura has developed her eye for Nature’s treasures through a lifetime of hiking\, observation and research. She has been creating large scale installations of her ornate\, narrative stained glass windows for public buildings and private clients for over 25 years. Her ongoing research into native species and their relationships have informed her recent work. Examples may be viewed at www.lauramentor.com. \nSteve and Laura are regular program volunteers at Floracliff. \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/creating-art-in-nature-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T013759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135453Z
UID:18098-1694713500-1694721600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Amphibians and Reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the amphibians and reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades with herpetologist John MacGregor.\n\n\nJohn MacGregor presents “Amphibians and Reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades” \nJohn MacGregor is a Herpetologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. More details TBA. \nWe are excited to host a new series of programs at Floracliff. The Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/amphibians-and-reptiles-of-the-kentucky-river-palisades/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T001047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135453Z
UID:18061-1694869200-1694883600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.\n\n\nIf you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and artist\, come join us for these art making sessions sited within the beautiful nature preserve at Floracliff. We’ll be outside creating art! \nSkill level: \nSome experience with handling art materials is assumed\, but all skill levels are welcome. If you are a naturalist who wants to try your hand at rendering the things you love\, you are welcome. If you are an artist who values the opportunity to work in a secluded\, protected preserve\, you are welcome. Guidance will be offered on request. \nSome themes might include: \n–Nature’s rich tapestry of species relationships \n–species of flora and fauna of interest to you \n–plein air landscape drawing and painting \n–living still life \n–some days will include hiking to an inspirational spot within Floracliff \nAnd more! \n*Sessions are free and limited to 12 participants (age 16 and older; minors must be accompanied by a guardian). We encourage you to attend multiple sessions. We will maintain a wait list\, so notification of cancellation  in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer \n*Ground cloth or seat\, water and snacks\, insect repellent\, sun hat \n*Everyone will pack their materials in and out\, sometimes a distance of ½ mile \nSession hosts:  Steve Bennett and Laura Mentor \nSteve has been drawing all his life. He has over 20 years’ experience teaching/guiding students of many ages in drawing and 3-D design. His love of Nature has recently led to new branches of learning and appreciation for the rich complexities of the natural world. \nLaura has developed her eye for Nature’s treasures through a lifetime of hiking\, observation and research. She has been creating large scale installations of her ornate\, narrative stained glass windows for public buildings and private clients for over 25 years. Her ongoing research into native species and their relationships have informed her recent work. Examples may be viewed at www.lauramentor.com. \nSteve and Laura are regular program volunteers at Floracliff. \n\n\nFloracliff has multiple entry gates. The meeting location for this program will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/creating-art-in-nature-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T135902
CREATED:20230718T002037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T190956Z
UID:18092-1695204000-1695214800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join Floracliff’s team of volunteers and help us protect\, restore\, and share nature in the Bluegrass.\n\n\nFloracliff volunteers are important stewards and ambassadors for the sanctuary. They help us accomplish restoration goals; share the biodiversity\, natural history\, and cultural history of the sanctuary; participate in local and global community science projects; maintain our trails\, facilities\, and infrastructure; and so much more. \nVolunteer Commitment and Training: \nFloracliff depends on volunteers who participate at least once each month during weekday mornings/afternoons. New Volunteer Orientations are offered twice annually in late-winter and early-fall. Ongoing training is offered for committed volunteers. Detailed descriptions of ongoing volunteering opportunities can be found here: floracliff.org/volunteers \n\n\nPlease read through all of the Frequently Asked Questions before registering to be sure volunteering at Floracliff is a good fit for you and your current lifestyle. \nIf this commitment doesn’t work for your current schedule\, we completely understand and hope you’ll support Floracliff by joining in for our educational and inspirational programs.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/2024-new-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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