BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Floracliff Nature Sanctuary - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.floracliff.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Floracliff Nature Sanctuary REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T001051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135454Z UID:18066-1696338000-1696352400@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.\n\n\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\, but all skill levels are welcome. 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; minors must be accompanied by a guardian). We encourage you to attend multiple sessions. We will maintain a wait list\, so notification of cancellation in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer \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 ½ mile \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/creating-art-in-nature-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0f7960dc86db5ea84069c6092d553092.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T013759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T133021Z UID:18099-1696353300-1696361400@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:The Bats of Kentucky DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the bats of Kentucky with biologist Price Sewell.\n\n\nPrice Sewell presents “The Bats of Kentucky” \nPrice Sewell is a Biologist for Copperhead Environmental Consulting. More details TBA. \nWe are excited to host a new series of programs at Floracliff. The Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/the-bats-of-kentucky/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_556950329_1050601467653_1_original.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T013759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T133333Z UID:18100-1696672800-1696680000@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tree Week 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\, email us about our monthly first Friday bird walks at info@floracliff.org. \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-2/ LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_402543879_1050601467653_1_original.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T001053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T133550Z UID:18068-1697130000-1697137200@www.floracliff.org 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.\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 5pm. URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-15/ LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_904661073_1050601467653_1_original.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T013800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135456Z UID:18101-1697202000-1697212800@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:A Tour of Floracliff's Old Oak Trees DESCRIPTION:Meet some of Kentucky’s oldest known trees on this hike at Floracliff.\n\n\nFloracliff’s forested ravines are home to some of the oldest known trees in Kentucky. This hike will feature some of these 17th- and 18th-century chinquapin oaks. We will discuss the characteristics of old trees\, how trees are ages\, as well as the significance and ecology of Floracliff’s old oaks. This hike will also include a break at Elk Lick Falls. \nHike Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHiking Level: Moderate to Difficult\, due to steep\, uneven terrain and potential creek crossings \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/a-tour-of-floracliffs-old-oak-trees/ LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7c1cb24c8579438f2ad6b433b9464bdc-Pneb2A.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T001053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T130857Z UID:18069-1697288400-1697302800@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.\n\n\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\, but all skill levels are welcome. 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; minors must be accompanied by a guardian). We encourage you to attend multiple sessions. We will maintain a wait list\, so notification of cancellation in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer \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 ½ mile \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/creating-art-in-nature-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/create_nature.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T001055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135456Z UID:18071-1697734800-1697742000@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 \n\n\nRush hour is likely to impact your travel time. Please account for this\, as the program will begin promptly at 5 pm. URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-the-kentucky-river-7/ LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/9ef0eb2b8500f4f9d60c7c4f3878cb83.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T234503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135457Z UID:18110-1697796000-1697803200@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff DESCRIPTION:Hone your observational skills through journal writing\, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons.\n\n\nHone your observational skills through journal writing\, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons. These hikes will give you permission to sit and soak in the life around you and open your senses to appreciate and imagine a bit of each creature’s umwelt or study the intricate beauty in a stone or a leaf. Whether you’ve nature journaled for years\, or this is your first foray\, all are welcome. We will have specific tasks during each hike that will give you a structure on which to build your thoughts. There will be an opportunity to share our entries at the end of each session\, but there is no pressure to do so. The idea behind these sessions is to slow down\, stretch our senses\, and appreciate the natural world in a nonjudgmental gathering. \nProgram Leader: Carol Spence\, Floracliff Volunteer \nHiking Level: moderate \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/the-natural-word-nature-journaling-at-floracliff/ LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ad47903184f2529d31948fff098af7d5-ALuBwn.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230803T202046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135457Z UID:18088-1697882400-1697898600@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:Fall Color Long Hike DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the colors of autumn as we explore trails throughout the Sanctuary.\n\n\nOn this long hike\, we’ll trek along our upland trails and down ravines to visit Elk Lick Creek\, Elk Lick Falls\, and the oldest documented tree in Fayette County. \nProgram Leader: Floracliff Naturalists \nHiking Level: Moderate to strenuous in difficulty due to the steep terrain; uneven and sometimes slick surfaces; hike duration (4.5 hours) and distance (about 4 miles) \nBring: water and snacks/trail-lunch; a lightweight pack to carry your items \nOptional: hiking poles\, camera\, binoculars \n\n\nWe’ll take a break at the creek\, so be sure to bring your lunch and appropriate clothing layers for whatever the day may bring. URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/fall-color-long-hike-2/ LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ae5810478e3e474101e96af7bd663c50-n2yz0x.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T001057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135457Z UID:18073-1698152400-1698166800@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:Creating Art in Nature DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.\n\n\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\, but all skill levels are welcome. 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; minors must be accompanied by a guardian). We encourage you to attend multiple sessions. We will maintain a wait list\, so notification of cancellation in a timely manner is greatly appreciated. \n*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer \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 ½ mile \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/creating-art-in-nature-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/93973e2a1c6bcbbeb5d85803d731b293.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T204445 CREATED:20230718T234504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T132229Z UID:18111-1698487200-1698498000@www.floracliff.org SUMMARY:Forests and Carbon: What’s the big deal? DESCRIPTION:Join forest ecologist\, Dr. Mary Arthur\, on a hike to learn about the forest carbon cycle and why forests matter to a changing climate.\n\n\nSpend the morning learning how forests absorb and release carbon dioxide\, and why forests matter to the global cycling of carbon\, and therefore to changing climate. We will hike through parts of Floracliff’s mature forest as well as early successional post-agricultural forest\, as we think about the implications of forest management on forest carbon. \nProgram Leader: Dr. Mary Arthur\, Professor Emeritus – Forest Ecology\, University of Kentucky \nHiking Level: moderate \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/forests-and-carbon-whats-the-big-deal/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.floracliff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_557640799_1050601467653_1_original.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR