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SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-art-in-nature-sessions-tickets-478389655337?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nOn select Sundays in spring\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nDates: April 2\, April 16\, May 7\, May 21\, June 4\, June 18 \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. 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). 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 \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. \n\n\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-sessions/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crayfishes\, Crawfishes\, or Crawdads?: Diversity & Natural History in KY
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the crayfishes of Kentucky with Dr. Guenter Schuster.\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Guenter Schuster\, Foundation Professor Emeritus at Eastern Kentucky University \nDo you know how many crayfishes live in Kentucky? Join Dr. Schuster for this presentation to learn about their diversity and habitats in the bluegrass state.  He’ll also highlight crayfish biology\, their importance to the ecological community\, as well as their conservation needs and the species that need protection.  \nFor 2023 we are excited to host a new series of programs at Floracliff. The Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series will offer free evening presentations in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. For the first round of this series\, we are focusing on Kentucky’s aquatic life.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/crayfishes-crawfishes-or-crawdads-diversity-natural-history-in-ky/
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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.\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 \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-elk-lick-falls-13/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elk Lick Creek Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick Creek\n\n\nElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff and provides habitat for a diversity of amphibians\, reptiles\, insects\, fish\, and more. Join Floracliff Naturalists on this trek along a scenic 1/2-mile section of of the creek to explore the biodiversity and take in the beauty of the area. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain to access the creek and navigating uneven rocks and slick surfaces at the creek \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/elk-lick-creek-walk-7/
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SUMMARY:Butterflies of Central Kentucky Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the butterflies of the bluegrass.\n\n\nThis field day will provide hands-on experience in butterfly identification at Floracliff and possibly another nearby location in Fayette County. It should be a great primer (or refresher) for those wishing to participate in the Central Bluegrass Butterfly Count in July or those just wanting to learn more about butterflies. \nProgram Leader: Beverly James\, Floracliff Preserve Director \nBring: water\, your favorite butterfly guide if you already have one\, sunhat\, close-toed shoes \nHiking Level: Easy to Moderate (full sun) \n**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \nHike distance and difficulty: 2 – 3 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to summer temperatures and sun exposure \nBring: water \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \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/butterflies-of-central-kentucky-field-day/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States
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