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Seminar: Building a Better Monarch Butterfly Garden
Seminar: Building a Better Monarch Butterfly Garden
Join us for a seminar at the Trail's End Lodge with Dr. Dan PotterPresenter: Dr. Dan Potter, Professor Emeritus, Department of Entomology, University of KentuckyIn 2022, the International Union for Conservation of Nature added the monarch butterfly to its Red List of Threatened Species, classifying it as Endangered. This talk will help attendees to better […]
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Live Raptor Program with Raptor Rehab of Kentucky
Live Raptor Program with Raptor Rehab of Kentucky
We're excited to be hosting Raptor Rehab of Kentucky for this live raptor program. This program is for participants 8 years old and up.We're excited to host Raptor Rehab of Kentucky for a 60-minute program with live raptors.Raptor Rehab of Kentucky Inc. is the largest raptor only rehab center in the state. They takein 350-400 […]
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Plein Air Painting & Drawing
Plein Air Painting & Drawing
Join fellow artists on a hike to visit Floracliff's old oak trees for a few hours of drawing and painting.Come 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 […]
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Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
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 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 […]
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Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium
Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium
Join us for the 2nd Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium!Join us for a day of programs featuring expert-led sessions on climate change, native species, land stewardship, and ecological resilience. From bird walks to forest ecology, this event highlights how we can better care for our environment—both at home and in the broader Bluegrass region.We are […]
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Kids Hike: Incredible Insects
Kids Hike: Incredible Insects
Join us in the meadow as we search for our bug buddies! For ages 5-10.Join us in the meadow as we search for our bug buddies! We will investigate the various tiny critters that call Floracliff home. This hands-on program will encourage families to explore nature and take a closer look at their arthropod neighbors. […]
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Butterflies and Hostplants Walk
Butterflies and Hostplants Walk
Join us in the field to observe butterflies and learn about their life cyclesTo celebrate Pollinator Week, we are highlighting central Kentucky's butterflies and the plants they depend on.Over 70 butterflies have been documented at Floracliff. This diversity is supported by the variety of habitats and plants found throughout the sanctuary. During this outdoor program, […]
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Biology Careers: What it’s like to be a bat biologist
Biology Careers: What it’s like to be a bat biologist
Kentucky Nature Preserves biologist Gregg Janos will lead this youth program to highlight the field work of a bat biologistIf you like plants, animals, or simply like being out in nature, did you know that you can make a living out of your passion by becoming a biologist? You can get paid to study plants […]
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FLOC: First THURSDAY Birding
FLOC: First THURSDAY Birding
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)! Please note the change to Thursday for this month only.Start 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 […]
