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SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners with Dan Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit. 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\, look for our first Friday FLOC walks on our event calendar. \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-with-dan-patrick-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:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125342Z
UID:19588-1741338000-1741348800@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-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:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125342Z
UID:19589-1741338000-1741348800@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-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:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125339Z
UID:19584-1741352400-1741361400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly: A Kentucky invasive & how you can help slow the spread
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the invasive spotted lanternfly with UK’s Carl Harper\n\n\nLearn about the impacts of the spotted lanternfly. Carl has been with the University of Kentucky for 28 years working to help slow the spread of invasives. He would ideally like to eradicate the invasive but that doesn’t always happen! Knowing that we can’t do this alone\, he created a citizen science program to involve concerned citizens in helping us to combat invasive species crossing our borders! \nThis program will include an indoor presentation followed by an outdoor walk \nProgram Leader: Carl Harper\, Citizen Science Program Manager\, University of Kentucky \nHike distance and difficulty: 1-1.5 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/spotted-lanternfly-a-kentucky-invasive-how-you-can-help-slow-the-spread/
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:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125339Z
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UID:19585-1741352400-1741361400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly: A Kentucky invasive & how you can help slow the spread
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the invasive spotted lanternfly with UK’s Carl Harper\n\n\nLearn about the impacts of the spotted lanternfly. Carl has been with the University of Kentucky for 28 years working to help slow the spread of invasives. He would ideally like to eradicate the invasive but that doesn’t always happen! Knowing that we can’t do this alone\, he created a citizen science program to involve concerned citizens in helping us to combat invasive species crossing our borders! \nThis program will include an indoor presentation followed by an outdoor walk \nProgram Leader: Carl Harper\, Citizen Science Program Manager\, University of Kentucky \nHike distance and difficulty: 1-1.5 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/spotted-lanternfly-a-kentucky-invasive-how-you-can-help-slow-the-spread-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:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125331Z
UID:19580-1741428000-1741444200@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-5/
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:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125331Z
UID:19581-1741428000-1741444200@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-6/
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:20250313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125322Z
UID:19576-1741887000-1741894200@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-25/
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:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250319T204618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T204618Z
UID:18858-1742491800-1742499000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This hike will head down to the Kentucky River floodplain\, where setting sun lights up the palisades. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-15/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250320T141419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T141503Z
UID:18870-1742562000-1742572800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Beverly James
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-with-beverly-james-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250320T141420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T141459Z
UID:18871-1742907600-1742918400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Josie Miller
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: Josie Miller\, Stewardship 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-with-josie-miller-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125304Z
UID:19563-1743100200-1743107400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: The Watershed Scale of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a seminar at the Trail’s End Lodge with Dr. Alice Jones\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Alice Jones\, Chair Emerita\, EKU Department of Physics\, Geosciences & Astronomy \nWendell Berry once said\,“Our understandable wish to preserve the planet must somehow be reduced to the scale of our competence–that is to wish to preserve all of its humble households and neighborhoods.” Thinking about climate change through the nested hierarchy of waterways and watersheds—-the tiniest backyard tributaries merging into larger and larger streams and rivers at the regional and continental scale–helps us reduce the scale of a global challenge to a neighborhood and community scale. We’ll examine global and regional climate predictions in the Kentucky River and its nested tributary watersheds to better understand how a changing climate will affect both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in and around our “humble households and neighborhoods.” \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 event is generously sponsored by Charles and Kim Sither so that all attendees can join for free.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/seminar-the-watershed-scale-of-climate-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125301Z
UID:19559-1743166800-1743177600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls w/ Beverly James
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-w-beverly-james-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:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125258Z
UID:19557-1743253200-1743264000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike w/ Josie Miller
DESCRIPTION:Join Floracliff’s Stewardship Director\, Josie Miller\, for a spring 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: Josie Miller\, Stewardship Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 – 2.5 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-w-josie-miller-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125255Z
UID:19553-1743512400-1743523200@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-4/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125250Z
UID:19549-1743753600-1743768000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: 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/canceled-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:20250404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125246Z
UID:19545-1743771600-1743782400@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Wildflower Hike with Devin Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.\n\n\nJoin botanist Devin Rodgers for a spring wildflower hike to identify the charismatic native\, early-flowering plants of the Kentucky River Palisades. A number of related topics will be discussed like floral morphology\, plant families\, ecological patterns\, biogeography\, and conservation. We also hope to observe pollination by native bees and discuss their importance in forested ecosystems. \nHike Leader: Devin Rodgers\, Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 – 2 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/canceled-wildflower-hike-with-devin-rodgers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T124457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T124457Z
UID:19486-1744117200-1744128000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike w/ Josie Miller
DESCRIPTION:Join Floracliff’s Stewardship Director\, Josie Miller\, for a spring 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: Josie Miller\, Stewardship Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 – 2.5 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-w-josie-miller/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125240Z
UID:19539-1744308000-1744315200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.\n\n\nEnd your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This hike will head down to the Kentucky River floodplain\, where setting sun lights up the palisades. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the hike.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-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:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125237Z
UID:19535-1744376400-1744387200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Beverly James
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see Floracliff’s spring wildflowers.\n\n\nJoin us for a spring wildflower hike to see Floracliff’s wildflowers at their peak. 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-with-beverly-james-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125233Z
UID:19531-1744538400-1744545600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners with Dan Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit just as spring migration is underway. 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\, look for our first Friday FLOC walks on our event calendar. \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 days before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/birding-for-beginners-with-dan-patrick/
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:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125225Z
UID:19524-1744549200-1744560000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Dan Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see Floracliff during peak wildflower 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: Dan Patrick\, Volunteer Naturalist \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-with-dan-patrick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125229Z
UID:19527-1744549200-1744560000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Tyson Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.\n\n\nMore details coming soon! \nHike Leader: Tyson Gregory\, Trees Lexington \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5 – 2 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-tyson-gregory/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125218Z
UID:19522-1744912800-1744920000@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 6:00 pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-24/
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:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125214Z
UID:19520-1744981200-1744992000@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: 1.5-2 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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125209Z
UID:19518-1745060400-1745071200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls w/ Beverly James
DESCRIPTION:Experience the spring beauty of Floracliff on this wildflower hike to Elk Lick Falls\n\n\nExperience the spring beauty of Floracliff on this wildflower hike to Elk Lick Falls. This hike will highlight identification\, ecology\, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals. We’ll take a break at Elk Lick Falls. \nHike Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2 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-w-beverly-james/
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:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125207Z
UID:19517-1745326800-1745341200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting & Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow artists on a hike to visit Floracliff’s old oak trees for a few hours of drawing and painting.\n\n\nCome together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff’s old oak trees. Artists provide their own materials and must pack in and out over varying terrain as a group. This is not an instructional workshop\, but an opportunity to work independently on artwork for 3 ½ hours. All sessions end with an opportunity for artists to share their work with others. Open to ages 16 and up. \n*Bring your preferred painting and drawing supplies \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 1/2 to 3/4 mile with moderate difficulty. \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/plein-air-painting-drawing-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125204Z
UID:19515-1745519400-1745526600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Lights Out\, Kentucky! Bird Migration and Dark Skies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a seminar at the Trail’s End Lodge with Rachael Peake\n\n\nPresenter: Rachael Peake\, Frankfort Audubon Society \nDiscover how protecting our night skies can help migrating birds! This exciting presentation dives into the connection between bird migration\, light pollution\, and International Dark Sky Week. Learn how Kentuckians—including our first statewide Dark Sky chapter—are taking action to protect birds and celebrate Earth Day and Earth Night with simple steps that make a big impact \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 event is generously sponsored by Charles and Kim Sither so that all attendees can join for free.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/seminar-lights-out-kentucky-bird-migration-and-dark-skies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125158Z
UID:19513-1745539200-1745884740@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge 2025: Lexington-Fayette County
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2025 City Nature Challenge – a global community science event to document nature in our cities.\n\n\nJoin the 2025 City Nature Challenge in Lexington\, KY! From April 25 through April 28\, make observations of wild plants\, animals\, and fungi anywhere in Fayette County. 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. \nHundreds of cities around the world 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-2025-cities \nThe Lexington City Nature Challenge is organized by Floracliff Nature Sanctuary. \nJoin Lexington’s 2025 City Nature Challenge project on iNaturalist.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2025-lexington-fayette-county/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183958
CREATED:20250624T125155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T125155Z
UID:19510-1745935200-1745944200@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation: Community Science and Garden Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Join Floracliff’s team of volunteers and help us protect\, restore\, and share nature in the Bluegrass.\n\n\nNow accepting Community Science and Garden Stewardship volunteers! \nDo you want to participate in community science or steward native plant gardens? Can you commit to working at least two Wednesday morning shifts each month? Join our team of volunteers! \nGarden stewards are needed to weed and tend the shade garden by the Trail’s End Lodge and the glade garden by the Nature Center. Community science volunteers help us document and monitor wildlife through the following programs: iNaturalist\, eBird\, eButterfly\, the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project\, and more. Community science volunteers should be comfortable with or willing to learn the apps and technology associated with each program. \nWe depend on volunteers. \nFloracliff volunteers are important stewards and ambassadors for the sanctuary. They help us accomplish restoration goals; share the biodiversity\, natural history\, and cultural history of the sanctuary; participate in local and global community science projects; maintain our trails\, facilities\, and infrastructure; and so much more. This training is specifically for new COMMUNITY SCIENCE or GARDEN STEWARDSHIP volunteers. Additional volunteering opportunities may be added at a later date. \nVolunteer Commitment and Training: \nFloracliff depends on volunteers who participate at least twice each month during weekday mornings/afternoons. New Volunteer Orientations are offered annually. Ongoing training is offered for committed volunteers. Detailed descriptions of ongoing volunteering opportunities can be found here: floracliff.org/volunteers \n\n\nPlease read through all of the Frequently Asked Questions before registering to be sure volunteering at Floracliff is a good fit for you and your current lifestyle. \nIf this commitment doesn’t work for your current schedule\, we completely understand and hope you’ll support Floracliff by joining in for our educational and inspirational programs.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-community-science-and-garden-stewardship/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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