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SUMMARY:Mindful Hiking: The Healing Power of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sensory exploration of Floracliff. Our intention will be finding the peace of mind that comes from opening to sights\, sounds\, and scents of the woodlands. On our walk we will meditate and explore the mindfulness of movement while opening to a greater awareness of this amazing space. \nThe three co-Facilitators are Koru mindfulness certified teachers: Dr. Connie Jennings (cjenn@uky.edu) MD\, Director: UK College of Medicine: Integrative Medicine and Health\,\nDr. Lee Walmsley (lee.walmsley@uky.edu)\, PhD RN\, College of Nursing\,\nDr. Dan Stone (dstone@uky.edu)\, UK Rosenthal Endowed Research Chair\, mindfulness researcher. \nHike difficulty: 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 \nWeather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors\, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather\, including rain\, wind\, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/mindful-hiking-the-healing-power-of-nature/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Programs,Inspiration
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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature: Four Sessions
DESCRIPTION:–A new opportunity to dwell in nature as inspiration for making art— \nIf you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and artist\, come join us for four 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. 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 10 participants (age 16 and older). Attendance at all sessions is not required. We will maintain a wait list\, so cancellation notification in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer\n*Ground cloth or seat\, water and snacks\, insect repellant\, sun hat\n*Everyone will pack their materials in and out\, sometimes a distance of ½ mile \nSchedule:\n2 PM – 5 PM (or until 6:00 for more remote locations).\nSessions will take place on the following Tuesdays:\nSept. 13 & 27\nOct. 11 & 25 \nIn case of rain we will try to reschedule. Depending on interest\, we will repeat the series in the spring. \nSession hosts:\nSteve 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.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/creating-art-in-nature/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Programs,Inspiration
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist in Action: A hands-on training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on demonstration using iNaturalist along the trails of Floracliff. We’ll spend some time exploring biodiversity\, and we will cover the benefits of nature observations\, basics of the app\, and effective photos for species identification. \n \n\niNaturalist is a community science app and website used by professional and amateur naturalists around the world to document and learn about biodiversity. It’s not only an important tool for projects like the City Nature Challenge and National Moth Week\, but also a resource to learn about what is in your own yard or neighborhood. Anyone can contribute to and participate in iNaturalist by uploading observations of plants\, animals\, fungi\, and more. \nProgram Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHiking Level: Easy \nWeather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors\, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather\, including rain\, wind\, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/inaturalist-in-action-a-hands-on-training-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Exploration
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
DESCRIPTION:End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This will feature Elk Lick Falls and one of Kentucky’s oldest 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 \nWeather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors\, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather\, including rain\, wind\, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-8/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes and Programs
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SUMMARY:The Aster family- Asteraceae:  An introduction to navigating this large and important plant family
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rob Paratley \nThe Asteraceae\, or composites\, contain more species of flowering plants than all others (but the orchids). There are more composites in our regional flora\, and indeed any temperate flora\, than any other plant family. They inhabit just about every habitat and are conspicuous throughout the growing season\, especially in late summer and fall. Easy to recognize as a family when flowering\, the large number of species and its sometimes inconspicuous but important identifying field characters\, can overwhelm us. Knowing what to look for and how the family is organized will help! We will review the features and specialized terms that allow us to recognize a composite to the family. Then we will dive into Asteraceae organization (systematics)- learning to recognize groups of genera called tribes- that can help us work our way through and identify most composites\, at least to genus. We will look at herbarium specimens and collected live plants\, as well as explore late-blooming composites within Floracliff. \nHike distance and difficulty: 3 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/lunch\, camera \nWeather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors\, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather\, including rain\, wind\, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/the-aster-family-asteraceae-an-introduction-to-navigating-this-large-and-important-plant-family/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hikes and Programs
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