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SUMMARY:Forest Birds of the Palisades w/ Ben Leffew and Michael Patton
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades during peak spring migration.\n\n\nBen Leffew\, Preserve Manager of Shaker Village\, and Michael Patton\, avian biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife\, will lead this bird walk at Floracliff. Participants will learn to identify birds by sight\, sound\, behavior\, and habitat. This program takes place during peak migration and will prepare participants who may be interested in Global Big Day and other community science birding programs. \nFor this program\, we are partnering with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to highlight birds of the Kentucky River Palisades region. Join us in the afternoon for a program at Shaker Village that will feature Grassland Birds of the Kentucky River Palisades. Registration for the afternoon hike will be available through Shaker Village \n**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \nHike distance and difficulty: 1 mile; rated easy to moderate \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/forest-birds-of-the-palisades-w-ben-leffew-and-michael-patton/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Kentucky's Slithering Friends: A Snake Appreciation Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join wildlife biologists Courtney and Michaela to learn more about Kentucky’s snakes and meet a few of them in person.\n\n\nJoin wildlife biologists Courtney and Michaela to learn more about Kentucky’s snakes and meet a few of them in person. \nPresenters:Courtney Hayes\, Wildlife Biologist\, KY Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesMichaela Rogers\, Wildlife Biologist\, KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources \n**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \nHike distance and difficulty: up to 1 mile; rated easy \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/kentuckys-slithering-friends-a-snake-appreciation-adventure/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Beginning Drawing in Nature
DESCRIPTION:We’ll focus on how to begin a drawing in a way that is easier and less scary than you might think!\n\n\nThis is a workshop specifically for potential artists young and old who say: ” I can’t even draw a stick figure”. We’ll focus on how to begin a drawing in a way that is easier and less scary than you might think! \nSession is two hours. 9″ x 12″ drawing paper\, clip boards and pencils with be provided (bring any other materials you want). \nOpen to ages 16 and up (and younger if accompanied by a parent/guardian). Limited to 15 participants. \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/beginning-drawing-in-nature-2/
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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.\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 \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-the-kentucky-river-16/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Building a Better Monarch Butterfly Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a seminar at the Trail’s End Lodge with Dr. Dan Potter\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Dan Potter\, Professor Emeritus\, Department of Entomology\, University of Kentucky \nIn 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 understand why monarchs are in peril\, why their conservation matters\, and how the gardening public can help to restore this beloved native butterfly to sustainable status. It covers the monarch’s fascinating natural history\, including its spectacular long-distance migrations\, it’s special relationship with milkweed\, as well as best native milkweeds for attracting and sustaining monarchs and native bees in gardens. Recent research showing that garden design and placement matters will be discussed\, as well as how to prevent a garden from becoming an “ecological trap” for monarchs due to predation by invasive wasps or planting the wrong type of milkweed. \nThis program is part of the Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series\, which offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity in the historic Trail’s End Lodge. \nThis event is generously sponsored by Charles and Kim Sither so that all attendees can join for free.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/seminar-building-a-better-monarch-butterfly-garden/
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SUMMARY:Live Raptor Program with Raptor Rehab of Kentucky
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nWe’re excited to host Raptor Rehab of Kentucky for a 60-minute program with live raptors. \nRaptor Rehab of Kentucky Inc. is the largest raptor only rehab center in the state. They takein 350-400 birds of prey annually that have been injured\, poisoned\, or orphaned. It is theirmission as a volunteer based organization to successfully rehabilitate and release thesemagnificent birds back into the wild. \nThis program is fully indoors \nThe meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few day before the program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/live-raptor-program-with-raptor-rehab-of-kentucky/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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