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SUMMARY:Fall Color Long Hike
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the colors of autumn as we explore trails throughout the Sanctuary.\n\n\nOn this long hike\, we’ll trek along our upland trails and down ravines to visit Elk Lick Creek\, Elk Lick Falls\, and the oldest documented tree in Fayette County. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain; uneven and sometimes  slick surfaces; hike duration (4.5 hours) and distance (about 4 miles) \nBring: water and snacks/trail-lunch; a lightweight pack to carry your items \nOptional: hiking poles\, camera\, binoculars \n\n\nWe’ll take a break at the creek\, so be sure to bring your lunch and appropriate clothing  layers for whatever the day may bring.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/fall-color-long-hike-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
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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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20230718T234504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T132229Z
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SUMMARY:Forests and Carbon: What’s the big deal?
DESCRIPTION:Join forest ecologist\, Dr. Mary Arthur\, on a hike to learn about the forest carbon cycle and why forests matter to a changing climate.\n\n\nSpend the morning learning how forests absorb and release carbon dioxide\, and why forests matter to the global cycling of carbon\, and therefore to changing climate. We will hike through parts of Floracliff’s mature forest as well as early successional post-agricultural forest\, as we think about the implications of forest management on forest carbon. \nProgram Leader: Dr. Mary Arthur\, Professor Emeritus – Forest Ecology\, University of Kentucky \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/forests-and-carbon-whats-the-big-deal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20230719T001138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T132135Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree I.D. Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist Rob Paratley to learn how to identify trees without their leaves.\n\n\nMany people think that identifying trees after they’ve dropped their leaves is a difficult challenge. Most guides focus on leaf form and arrangement. In this workshop we will learn that there are other clues to tree identification that\, if you know what to look for\, are just as reliable as growing season leaves. The winter tree ID workshop will have three parts; 1) a visual guide with slides to how to look at trees in the winter\, 2) an indoor exercise using collected samples to observe important distinguishing features of the twigs\, buds\, and the scars left by the shed leaves. If you have any kind of magnifier\, especially a 10x field lens\, bring it to the workshop. 3) We will also try to identify them using a reference book for winter ID. Then we will take a hike on the Floracliff trails to see if we can use tree form\, bark\, twigs (if we can reach them) and hanging or dropped fruit as clues to tree identification. \nProgram Leader: Rob Paratley\, Curator of the University of Kentucky Herbarium \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/winter-tree-i-d-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20230803T202046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T132048Z
UID:18090-1699696800-1699713000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Long Hike
DESCRIPTION:Ponder the scenic forest views of mid-autumn as we explore trails throughout the Sanctuary.\n\n\nOn this long hike\, we’ll trek along our upland trails and down ravines to visit Elk Lick Creek\, Elk Lick Falls\, and the oldest documented tree in Fayette County. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain; uneven and sometimes slick surfaces; hike duration (4.5 hours) and distance (about 4 miles) \nBring: water and snacks/trail-lunch; a lightweight pack to carry your items \nOptional: hiking poles\, camera\, binoculars \n\n\nWe’ll take a break at the creek\, so be sure to bring your lunch and appropriate clothing layers for whatever the day may bring.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/long-hike/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231208T213259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161843Z
UID:18218-1703172600-1703179800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice 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/winter-solstice-golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-2/
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:20240126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231208T212647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161845Z
UID:18212-1706274000-1706281200@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 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 Trail’s End Lodge will be utilized for the writing portion of the program. \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-2/
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:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161846Z
UID:18224-1708164000-1708171200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit during the Great Backyard Bird Count. This program is for those ages 9 and up.\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 through the field and forest will be slow and relaxing\, and we’ll end with watching some feeders for our most common feeder birds.  \nThis program is for beginner birders ages 9 and up. Young birders are especially encouraged to join. If you are an intermediate birder who is interested in birding programs at Floracliff\, email us about our monthly first Friday bird walks at info@floracliff.org. \nProgram Leader: Dan Patrick\, Floracliff Volunteer  \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-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:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T131541Z
UID:18227-1710064800-1710081000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Long Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off our spring hike season with this long hike featuring Elk Lick Creek and Elk Lick Falls.\n\n\nJoin us to kick off our spring hike season with this long hike featuring Elk Lick Creek and Elk Lick Falls. We will also look for early blooming wildflowers along the way such as hepatica\, purple cress\, and snow trilliums. \nHike Leaders: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to Difficult\, due to steep\, uneven terrain and potential creek crossings; hiking distance approximately 5 miles \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/signs-of-spring-long-hike-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:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161853Z
UID:18230-1710437400-1710444600@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 5:30pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-16/
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:20240321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161858Z
UID:18233-1711042200-1711049400@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-11/
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:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161901Z
UID:18235-1711112400-1711123200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.\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: Floracliff Naturalists \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route will be determined by wildflower activity); 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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161903Z
UID:18237-1711198800-1711209600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.\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: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route will be determined by wildflower activity); 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-to-elk-lick-creek/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161906Z
UID:18240-1711717200-1711728000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:Experience early spring at Floracliff on this wildflower hike.\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: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 2 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain and a potential creek crossing; 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-to-elk-lick-falls-2/
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:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161908Z
UID:18242-1711803600-1711814400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.\n\n\nJoin us for an early spring wildflower hike led by Floracliff’s Stewardship Director\, Josie Miller. This hike will highlight identification\, ecology\, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals. \nHike Leader: Josie Miller\, Stewardship Director \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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T131102Z
UID:18244-1712062800-1712073600@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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20240307T204820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T204820Z
UID:18398-1712304000-1712314800@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-2/
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:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161912Z
UID:18246-1712322000-1712332800@www.floracliff.org
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: Floracliff Naturalists \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-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153951
CREATED:20231211T161915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161915Z
UID:18248-1712408400-1712419200@www.floracliff.org
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: 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-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T131443Z
UID:18252-1712667600-1712678400@www.floracliff.org
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: Floracliff Naturalists \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-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161917Z
UID:18250-1712667600-1712682000@www.floracliff.org
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T131254Z
UID:18255-1712858400-1712865600@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-12/
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:20240412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161926Z
UID:18257-1712919600-1712930400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Tony Romano
DESCRIPTION:Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.\n\n\nJoin botanist Tony Romano for this wildflower hike on Floracliff’s showiest wildflower trail. Along the way\, Tony will highlight the natural history and identification of our spring wildflowers. \nHike Leader: Tony Romano\, 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-tony-romano/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161928Z
UID:18259-1713099600-1713110400@www.floracliff.org
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 \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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20250624T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T130019Z
UID:19722-1713272400-1713283200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:Experience spring at Floracliff on this wildflower hike.\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: Floracliff Naturalist \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-to-elk-lick-falls-4/
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:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20250624T130022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T130022Z
UID:19724-1713272400-1713283200@www.floracliff.org
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: 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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161932Z
UID:18262-1713463200-1713470400@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-17/
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:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20250624T130015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T130015Z
UID:19719-1713463200-1713470400@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-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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161933Z
UID:18264-1713531600-1713540600@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 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
DTSTAMP:20260405T153952
CREATED:20231211T161936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T161936Z
UID:18266-1713704400-1713718800@www.floracliff.org
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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