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  • April 2024

  • Fri 5

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    April 5, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and […]

  • Fri 5

    Wildflower Hike

    April 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our […]

  • Sat 6

    Wildflower Hike

    April 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our […]

  • Tue 9

    Wildflower Hike

    April 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom. Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of […]

  • Tue 9

    Creating Art in Nature Among the Wildflowers

    April 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • Thu 11

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    April 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. End your day with a quiet and relaxing […]

  • Fri 12

    Wildflower Hike with Tony Romano

    April 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.Join botanist Tony Romano for this wildflower hike on Floracliff’s showiest wildflower trail. Along the way, Tony will highlight the natural […]

  • Sun 14

    Wildflower Hike with Rob Paratley

    April 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join botanist Rob Paratley for a wildflower hike at Floracliff.Join botanist Rob Paratley for a close look at Floracliff's spring wildflowers. He'll discuss some basics of flower shape and structure, […]

  • Tue 16

    Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    April 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Experience spring at Floracliff on this wildflower hike.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals.Hike Leader: […]

  • Tue 16

    Wildflower Hike

    April 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our […]

  • Thu 18

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    April 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Thu 18

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    April 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Fri 19

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff

    April 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

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

  • Sun 21

    Creating Art in Nature Among the Wildflowers

    April 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • Fri 26

    City Nature Challenge 2024: Lexington-Fayette County

    April 26, 2024 @ 12:00 am - April 29, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
    Online Event

    Join the 2024 City Nature Challenge – a global community science event to document nature in our cities.Join the 2024 City Nature Challenge in Lexington! From April 26 - 29, […]

  • Tue 30

    Creating Art in Nature at Elk Lick Creek

    April 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • May 2024

  • Fri 3

    Forest Birds of the Palisades

    May 3, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

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

  • Fri 3

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    May 3, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and […]

  • Tue 7

    Creating Art in Nature at Elk Lick Falls

    May 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • Thu 16

    Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

    May 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Sat 18

    Elk Lick Creek Exploration

    May 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

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

  • Sun 19

    Creating Art in Nature at Elk Lick Falls

    May 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • Thu 23

    The Raptors of Kentucky: Natural History and Conservation

    May 23, 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm

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

  • Tue 28

    Creating Art in Nature in the Forest

    May 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • June 2024

  • Tue 4

    Creating Art in Nature in Elk Lick Valley

    June 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • Fri 7

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    June 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and […]

  • Thu 13

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    June 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Sun 16

    Creating Art in Nature in Elk Lick Valley

    June 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • Tue 18

    Butterfly ID for Beginners

    June 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

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

  • Thu 20

    The Bumble Bees of Kentucky

    June 20, 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm

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

  • Tue 25

    Creating Art in Nature in the Forest

    June 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

  • July 2024

  • Fri 5

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    July 5, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and […]

  • Fri 12

    The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff

    July 12, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

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

  • Thu 18

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    July 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • Tue 23

    Meadow Snorkeling w/ Blake Newton

    July 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

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

  • August 2024

  • Fri 2

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    August 2, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and […]

  • Thu 15

    Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls

    August 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden […]

  • September 2024

  • Thu 5

    Kentucky’s Land Snails: Citizen Science in Action

    September 5, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

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

  • Fri 6

    FLOC: First Friday Birding

    September 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, US

    Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and […]

  • Tue 17

    The Meso-mammals of Kentucky

    September 17, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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