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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 \n\n\nRush hour is likely to impact your travel time. Please account for this\, as the program will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-17/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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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
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-18/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
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SUMMARY:The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff
DESCRIPTION:Hone your observational skills through journal writing\, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons.\n\n\nHone your observational skills through journal writing\, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons. These hikes will give you permission to sit and soak in the life around you and open your senses to appreciate and imagine a bit of each creature’s umwelt or study the intricate beauty in a stone or a leaf. Whether you’ve nature journaled for years\, or this is your first foray\, all are welcome. We will have specific tasks during each hike that will give you a structure on which to build your thoughts. There will be an opportunity to share our entries at the end of each session\, but there is no pressure to do so. The idea behind these sessions is to slow down\, stretch our senses\, and appreciate the natural world in a nonjudgmental gathering. \nDuring times of cold or rainy weather\, the writing portion of the program may move indoors. \nProgram Leader: Carol Spence\, Floracliff Volunteer \nHiking Level: moderate \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/the-natural-word-nature-journaling-at-floracliff-3/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T170000
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature Among the Wildflowers
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 (waterproof seating recommended)\, 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-among-the-wildflowers-2/
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2024: Lexington-Fayette County
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2024 City Nature Challenge – a global community science event to document nature in our cities.\n\n\nJoin the 2024 City Nature Challenge in Lexington! From April 26 – 29\, make observations of wild plants\, animals\, and fungi anywhere in Fayette County and share them to iNaturalist. Your observations will contribute to one of the largest community science events in the world and help us better understand – and therefore\, take care of – nature that lives in and around urban areas. \nOver 400 cities are participating in this global event\, including four in Kentucky (Frankfort\, Lexington\, Louisville\, Bowling Green & South Central Kentucky). Follow the in-state collaboration and competition between Kentucky cities here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/kentucky-city-nature-challenge-2024-cities \nThe Lexington City Nature Challenge is organized by Floracliff Nature Sanctuary. \nJoin Lexington’s 2024 City Nature Challenge project on iNaturalist.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2024-lexington-fayette-county/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T170000
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature at Elk Lick Creek
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 (waterproof seating recommended)\, 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-at-elk-lick-creek/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T080000
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SUMMARY:Forest Birds of the Palisades
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades during peak spring migration.\n\n\nBen Leffew\, Preserve Manager of Shaker Village\, will lead this hike featuring the diversity of birds that use the forests of the Kentucky River Palisades. Participants will learn 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. \nFor this program\, we are partnering with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to highlight birds of the Kentucky River Palisades region. Join us in the afternoon for a program at Shaker Village that will feature Grassland Birds of the Kentucky River Palisades. Registration for the afternoon hike will be available through Shaker Village  \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/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000
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SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!\n\n\nStart your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We’ll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from our collection. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nFloracliff depends on community support to offer these free events. Your donations support programs to promote knowledge and appreciation of nature and projects to protect\, steward\, and monitor the sanctuary and its wildlife. You can easily donate online at Floracliff.org. \n\n\nWhat is FLOC? \nFLOC (Floracliff Ornithology Community) was established in 2018 as a monthly community science project to document Floracliff’s bird diversity and seasonal changes. These free bird walks are led by advanced birders who are also trained Floracliff volunteers. It offers a fun opportunity for beginner and intermediate birders to to learn from others and for advanced birders to pass along their knowledge and experience. Over the years\, FLOC has developed established route(s) to maintain a systematic approach to collecting data. All FLOC observations are shared to eBird. \n\n\nBirdwatching Guidelines & Ethics \nThe American Birding Association (ABA) states “Birding should be fun and help build a better future for birds\, for birders\, and for all people”. As FLOC outreach continues to grow\, we want these outings to remain enjoyable and educational for birders of all levels\, while also minimizing impact to the birds being observed. The ABA provides a comprehensive Code of Birding Ethics found here. In short\, we expect those attending FLOC outings to minimize disturbance to birds and fellow birders by practicing the following: \n\nMinimize habitat disturbances by staying on the trail.\nThe use of audio recordings should be limited and at the discretion of the FLOC leader(s).\nBe mindful and cautious around active nests; give them space.\nDocument birds honestly.\nBe respectful of the interests\, rights\, and skill levels of fellow birders by keeping conversations quiet and helping others spot and learn about birds in the field.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floc-first-friday-birding-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature at Elk Lick Falls
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 (waterproof seating recommended)\, 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-at-elk-lick-falls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T161949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161949Z
UID:18275-1715884200-1715891400@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
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-13/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
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SUMMARY:Elk Lick Creek Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Spend time in a section of Elk Lick Creek to enjoy the scenery and learn about its role in supporting biodiversity.\n\n\nMore details coming soon. \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, hiking stick (optional) \nHike Leaders: Floracliff naturalists \nHiking level: Moderate to difficult\, 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/elk-lick-creek-exploration/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161955Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature at Elk Lick Falls
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 (waterproof seating recommended)\, 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-at-elk-lick-falls-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T161956Z
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UID:18281-1716488100-1716496200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:The Raptors of Kentucky: Natural History and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the raptors of Kentucky with avian biologist Michael Patton.\n\n\nLearn about Kentucky’s birds of prey\, from the most common to those rarely seen\, and the ongoing efforts to help the state’s raptor species of greatest conservation need. \nPresenter: Michael Patton\, Avian Biologist\, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife \nThis program is part of the Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series\, which offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/the-raptors-of-kentucky-natural-history-and-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T161958Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature in the Forest
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-in-the-forest/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T162002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T162002Z
UID:18285-1717506000-1717520400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature in Elk Lick Valley
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 (waterproof seating recommended)\, 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-in-elk-lick-valley/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240307T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T204815Z
UID:18395-1717747200-1717758000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!\n\n\nStart your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We’ll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from our collection. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nFloracliff depends on community support to offer these free events. Your donations support programs to promote knowledge and appreciation of nature and projects to protect\, steward\, and monitor the sanctuary and its wildlife. You can easily donate online at Floracliff.org. \n\n\nWhat is FLOC? \nFLOC (Floracliff Ornithology Community) was established in 2018 as a monthly community science project to document Floracliff’s bird diversity and seasonal changes. These free bird walks are led by advanced birders who are also trained Floracliff volunteers. It offers a fun opportunity for beginner and intermediate birders to to learn from others and for advanced birders to pass along their knowledge and experience. Over the years\, FLOC has developed established route(s) to maintain a systematic approach to collecting data. All FLOC observations are shared to eBird. \n\n\nBirdwatching Guidelines & Ethics \nThe American Birding Association (ABA) states “Birding should be fun and help build a better future for birds\, for birders\, and for all people”. As FLOC outreach continues to grow\, we want these outings to remain enjoyable and educational for birders of all levels\, while also minimizing impact to the birds being observed. The ABA provides a comprehensive Code of Birding Ethics found here. In short\, we expect those attending FLOC outings to minimize disturbance to birds and fellow birders by practicing the following: \n\nMinimize habitat disturbances by staying on the trail.\nThe use of audio recordings should be limited and at the discretion of the FLOC leader(s).\nBe mindful and cautious around active nests; give them space.\nDocument birds honestly.\nBe respectful of the interests\, rights\, and skill levels of fellow birders by keeping conversations quiet and helping others spot and learn about birds in the field.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floc-first-friday-birding/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T162008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T162008Z
UID:18288-1718305200-1718312400@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 is likely to impact your travel time. Please account for this\, as the program will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-18/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T162013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T162013Z
UID:18290-1718542800-1718557200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature in Elk Lick Valley
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 (waterproof seating recommended)\, 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-in-elk-lick-valley-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T162017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T162017Z
UID:18293-1718719200-1718728200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly ID for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to ID the most common butterflies of the Bluegrass\n\n\nTo celebrate Pollinator Week\, we are highlighting central Kentucky’s butterflies. \nNearly 150 butterflies have been documented throughout the state. This indoor presentation will feature some of the most common summer butterflies in the Inner Bluegrass region. Participants will learn tricks for identification\, basic biology of butterflies\, and their relationships with native plants. We will also cover community science projects and resources for documenting and sharing butterfly observations. After the presentation\, there will be an opportunity to observe butterflies in the pollinator field by the Nature Center. \nPresenter: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHiking Level: any walking after the presentation will be on easy terrain\, but some of it may be in full sun \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera\, binoculars\, sun hat \n\n\nAll attendees will be emailed important details prior to the event. Please be sure your email address and cellphone number are correct. If you are registering a guest\, please include their name\, email\, and cell so we can more easily communicate relevant information to all participants.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/butterfly-id-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T162021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T162021Z
UID:18295-1718907300-1718915400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:The Bumble Bees of Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the bumble bees of Kentucky with invertebrate biologist Katie Cody.\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation on the bumble bees of Kentucky. \nPresenter: Katie Cody\, Invertebrate Biologist\, Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves \nThis program is part of the Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series\, which offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/the-bumble-bees-of-kentucky/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20231211T162023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T162023Z
UID:18297-1719320400-1719334800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature in the Forest
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-in-the-forest-2/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240628T154956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T154956Z
UID:18438-1720166400-1720177200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!\n\n\nStart your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We’ll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from our collection. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nFloracliff depends on community support to offer these free events. Your donations support programs to promote knowledge and appreciation of nature and projects to protect\, steward\, and monitor the sanctuary and its wildlife. You can easily donate online at Floracliff.org. \n\n\nWhat is FLOC? \nFLOC (Floracliff Ornithology Community) was established in 2018 as a monthly community science project to document Floracliff’s bird diversity and seasonal changes. These free bird walks are led by advanced birders who are also trained Floracliff volunteers. It offers a fun opportunity for beginner and intermediate birders to to learn from others and for advanced birders to pass along their knowledge and experience. Over the years\, FLOC has developed established route(s) to maintain a systematic approach to collecting data. All FLOC observations are shared to eBird. \n\n\nBirdwatching Guidelines & Ethics \nThe American Birding Association (ABA) states “Birding should be fun and help build a better future for birds\, for birders\, and for all people”. As FLOC outreach continues to grow\, we want these outings to remain enjoyable and educational for birders of all levels\, while also minimizing impact to the birds being observed. The ABA provides a comprehensive Code of Birding Ethics found here. In short\, we expect those attending FLOC outings to minimize disturbance to birds and fellow birders by practicing the following: \n\nMinimize habitat disturbances by staying on the trail.\nThe use of audio recordings should be limited and at the discretion of the FLOC leader(s).\nBe mindful and cautious around active nests; give them space.\nDocument birds honestly.\nBe respectful of the interests\, rights\, and skill levels of fellow birders by keeping conversations quiet and helping others spot and learn about birds in the field.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floc-first-friday-birding-4/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240516T181808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T154959Z
UID:18428-1720776600-1720785600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff
DESCRIPTION:Hone your observational skills through journal writing\, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons.\n\n\nHone your observational skills through journal writing\, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons. These hikes will give you permission to sit and soak in the life around you and open your senses to appreciate and imagine a bit of each creature’s sensory environment or study the intricate beauty in a stone or a leaf. Whether you’ve nature journaled for years\, or this is your first foray\, all are welcome. We will have specific tasks during each hike that will give you a structure on which to build your thoughts. There will be an opportunity to share our entries at the end of each session\, but there is no pressure to do so. The idea behind these sessions is to slow down\, stretch our senses\, and appreciate the natural world in a nonjudgmental gathering. \nDuring times of cold or rainy weather\, the writing portion of the program may move indoors. \nProgram Leader: Carol Spence\, Floracliff Volunteer \nHiking Level: moderate \nBring: water\, a mat to sit on \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/the-natural-word-nature-journaling-at-floracliff-4/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240628T155000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152055Z
UID:18442-1721329200-1721336400@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 is likely to impact your travel time. Please account for this\, as the program will begin promptly at 7:00pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-19/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240516T181813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152055Z
UID:18431-1721728800-1721736000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Meadow Snorkeling w/ Blake Newton
DESCRIPTION:A program for all ages. Join as as we dive down into the meadow with an entomologist!\n\n\nJoin as as we dive down into the meadow! We’ll get CLOSE to investigate bees\, butterflies\, and other pollinators that are visiting Floracliff’s flowers. The colors\, shapes\, and behaviors are as diverse as anything on a coral reef! Bring a camera. \nProgram Leader: Blake Newton\, Extension Entomology Specialist\, University of Kentucky \nBring: water\, closed-toe shoes\, sun protection \nHiking level: easy to moderate \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/meadow-snorkeling-w-blake-newton/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240718T152056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152056Z
UID:18455-1722585600-1722596400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!\n\n\nStart your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We’ll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from our collection. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nFloracliff depends on community support to offer these free events. Your donations support programs to promote knowledge and appreciation of nature and projects to protect\, steward\, and monitor the sanctuary and its wildlife. You can easily donate online at Floracliff.org. \n\n\nWhat is FLOC? \nFLOC (Floracliff Ornithology Community) was established in 2018 as a monthly community science project to document Floracliff’s bird diversity and seasonal changes. These free bird walks are led by advanced birders who are also trained Floracliff volunteers. It offers a fun opportunity for beginner and intermediate birders to to learn from others and for advanced birders to pass along their knowledge and experience. Over the years\, FLOC has developed established route(s) to maintain a systematic approach to collecting data. All FLOC observations are shared to eBird. \n\n\nBirdwatching Guidelines & Ethics \nThe American Birding Association (ABA) states “Birding should be fun and help build a better future for birds\, for birders\, and for all people”. As FLOC outreach continues to grow\, we want these outings to remain enjoyable and educational for birders of all levels\, while also minimizing impact to the birds being observed. The ABA provides a comprehensive Code of Birding Ethics found here. In short\, we expect those attending FLOC outings to minimize disturbance to birds and fellow birders by practicing the following: \n\nMinimize habitat disturbances by staying on the trail.\nThe use of audio recordings should be limited and at the discretion of the FLOC leader(s).\nBe mindful and cautious around active nests; give them space.\nDocument birds honestly.\nBe respectful of the interests\, rights\, and skill levels of fellow birders by keeping conversations quiet and helping others spot and learn about birds in the field.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floc-first-friday-birding-5/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240628T155008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T152059Z
UID:18446-1723746600-1723753800@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 hike 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 is likely to 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-20/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/19522_image-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062123
CREATED:20240628T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T173134Z
UID:18447-1725558300-1725566400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky's Land Snails: Citizen Science in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the land snails of Kentucky with Dan and Judy Dourson\n\n\nPresenters: Dan and Judy Dourson \nJoin Dan and Judy Dourson as they share their passion for one of the lesser known organisms\, land snails. The program will focus on the importance of land snails in a healthy ecosystem and provide an overview of results of Kentucky’s statewide land snail survey in 2019-2020. Professional biologists and citizen scientists assisted in this ambitious endeavor that documented numerous new county and state records with a few new species to science! \nThis program is part of the Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series\, which offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. \nThis program is generously sponsored by Charley and Kim Sither to make attendance free for all participants.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/kentuckys-land-snails-citizen-science-in-action/
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SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!\n\n\nStart your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We’ll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from our collection. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nFloracliff depends on community support to offer these free events. Your donations support programs to promote knowledge and appreciation of nature and projects to protect\, steward\, and monitor the sanctuary and its wildlife. You can easily donate online at Floracliff.org. \n\n\nWhat is FLOC? \nFLOC (Floracliff Ornithology Community) was established in 2018 as a monthly community science project to document Floracliff’s bird diversity and seasonal changes. These free bird walks are led by advanced birders who are also trained Floracliff volunteers. It offers a fun opportunity for beginner and intermediate birders to to learn from others and for advanced birders to pass along their knowledge and experience. Over the years\, FLOC has developed established route(s) to maintain a systematic approach to collecting data. All FLOC observations are shared to eBird. \n\n\nBirdwatching Guidelines & Ethics \nThe American Birding Association (ABA) states “Birding should be fun and help build a better future for birds\, for birders\, and for all people”. As FLOC outreach continues to grow\, we want these outings to remain enjoyable and educational for birders of all levels\, while also minimizing impact to the birds being observed. The ABA provides a comprehensive Code of Birding Ethics found here. In short\, we expect those attending FLOC outings to minimize disturbance to birds and fellow birders by practicing the following: \n\nMinimize habitat disturbances by staying on the trail.\nThe use of audio recordings should be limited and at the discretion of the FLOC leader(s).\nBe mindful and cautious around active nests; give them space.\nDocument birds honestly.\nBe respectful of the interests\, rights\, and skill levels of fellow birders by keeping conversations quiet and helping others spot and learn about birds in the field.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floc-first-friday-birding-6/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:The Meso-mammals of Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the meso-mammals of Kentucky with wildlife biologist Courtney Hayes\n\n\nPresenter: Courtney Hayes\, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife \nLearn about the mammalian meso-predators that live among us in Kentucky. For these mammals\, it’s eat or be eaten. Join Floracliff and Wildlife Biologist Courtney Hayes with the At-Risk Species division of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to learn about the mammalian mesopredators we have living in Kentucky. From eastern spotted skunks\, to gray foxes\, to short-tailed weasels\, learn about the secretive predators that help balance our modern-day wild ecosystems. You will also hear some tips and tricks for setting your own trail cameras to optimize images for these critters and how you can contribute to larger state-wide monitoring projects. \nThis program is part of the Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series\, which offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. \nThis program is generously sponsored by Charley and Kim Sither to make attendance free for all participants.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/the-meso-mammals-of-kentucky/
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