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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:Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the symposium (Registration is through EventBrite; tickets open August 2). The symposium is limited to 40 tickets. Early registration is encouraged.\n \nFloracliff and the Lexington Chapter of Wild Ones are partnering this fall to host the Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium. Join us Saturday\, October 1st\, for a full day focused on the biodiversity\, ecology\, and stewardship of the Bluegrass region. Retired University of Louisville biology professor and urban ecologist\, Dr. Margaret Carreiro\, will kick off the day as our keynote speaker. Afterward\, experts from Kentucky’s conservation community will lead outdoor sessions on migratory birds\, beneficial insects\, gardening with native plants\, local flora\, watersheds\, and more. \nAs a 346-acre nature sanctuary located on the edge of Kentucky’s second most populated city\, Floracliff provides a unique setting to explore the intersection of wild nature with human-built urban\, suburban\, and rural landscapes. The Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium will offer insights on practices that support wildlife\, the challenges along the way\, and the ecological and personal rewards that come from welcoming nature at home and in our communities. \nTicket are $35 (lunch included) \nSchedule: \n8:30 – 9:00 AM:  Registration\, coffee\, opening of silent auction\n9:00 AM: Welcome\n9:15 – 10:15 AM: Keynote Presention with Dr. Margaret Carreiro – Planning a Resilient Future for Flora and Fauna in the Bluegrass\n10:20 – 11:30 AM: Outdoor concurrent sessions\n11:30 – 12:45:  Lunch\n12:50 – 2:00 PM: Outdoor concurrent sessions\n2:10 – 3:20 PM: Outdoor concurrent sessions\n3:30 – 4:00 PM: silent auction wrap-up \nSession Leaders & Topics: \nJoyce Bender (Retired from the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission): Birds on the Move – Fall Migration Bird Walk\nStrider Deaver (Kentucky Division of Forestry): Reading the Forest: Stories of The Past Told By the Trees of Today\nAmanda Gumbert (UK Cooperative Extension Service): Bluegrass Watersheds\nBeverly James (Floracliff): Hostplants for Butterflies and Moths\nJonathan Larson (UK Extension Entomology): Let’s Meet Some Bug Friends\nKendall McDonald (Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves): Fall Wildflowers\nJohn Michler (Michler’s Florist\, Greenhouse\, and Garden Design): Garden Inspirations from Nature\nJess Slade (UK-LFUCG Arboretum): Land Management for Ecological Diversity
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/bluegrass-land-nature-symposium/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Tree Week 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. We are offering this free hike in celebration of Tree Week. \nHike Leader: Terri Koontz\, Floracliff Volunteer \nHike distances: 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 \nRefund Policy: Refunds are permitted for cancellations made at least two weeks in advance of the event. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the event. To request a refund\, email info@floracliff.org.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/tree-week-golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exploration,Hikes and Programs
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SUMMARY:A Tour of Floracliff's Old Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Hike Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHiking Level: Moderate to Difficult\, due to steep\, uneven terrain and potential creek crossings \nFloracliff’s forested ravines are home to some of the oldest known trees in Kentucky. This hike will feature many of these 17th- and 18th-century chinquapin oaks. We will discuss the characteristics of old trees\, the uniqueness of Floracliff’s old trees\, and their significance to the region. \nThis event is being offered as a part of Tree Week. \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/a-tour-of-floracliffs-old-oaks-2/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hikes and Programs
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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. 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 \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-the-kentucky-river-6/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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