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SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!\n\n\nStart your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We’ll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from our collection. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nFloracliff depends on community support to offer these free events. Your donations support programs to promote knowledge and appreciation of nature and projects to protect\, steward\, and monitor the sanctuary and its wildlife. You can easily donate online at Floracliff.org. \n\n\nWhat is FLOC? \nFLOC (Floracliff Ornithology Community) was established in 2018 as a monthly community science project to document Floracliff’s bird diversity and seasonal changes. These free bird walks are led by advanced birders who are also trained Floracliff volunteers. It offers a fun opportunity for beginner and intermediate birders to to learn from others and for advanced birders to pass along their knowledge and experience. Over the years\, FLOC has developed established route(s) to maintain a systematic approach to collecting data. All FLOC observations are shared to eBird. \n\n\nBirdwatching Guidelines & Ethics \nThe American Birding Association (ABA) states “Birding should be fun and help build a better future for birds\, for birders\, and for all people”. As FLOC outreach continues to grow\, we want these outings to remain enjoyable and educational for birders of all levels\, while also minimizing impact to the birds being observed. The ABA provides a comprehensive Code of Birding Ethics found here. In short\, we expect those attending FLOC outings to minimize disturbance to birds and fellow birders by practicing the following: \n\nMinimize habitat disturbances by staying on the trail.\nThe use of audio recordings should be limited and at the discretion of the FLOC leader(s).\nBe mindful and cautious around active nests; give them space.\nDocument birds honestly.\nBe respectful of the interests\, rights\, and skill levels of fellow birders by keeping conversations quiet and helping others spot and learn about birds in the field.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floc-first-friday-birding-12/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250912T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer's Last Butterflies: From field to forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us to search for the season’s last butterflies\n\n\nOver 70 butterflies have been documented at Floracliff. This diversity is supported by the variety of habitats and plants found throughout the sanctuary. During this outdoor program\, we will scout for butterflies in the field and forest. Along the way\, we’ll discuss tips for butterfly identification\, the relationships between butterflies and plants\, and how to support butterflies in home garden and landscapes. \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: 1-1.5 miles; rated easy to moderate\, due to summer temperatures and sun exposure \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/summers-last-butterflies-from-field-to-forest/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250918T193000
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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 \n\n\nPlease note the program will begin promptly at 5:30 pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-26/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250920T150000
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SUMMARY:The Aster Family - Asteraceae: A workshop with Rob Paratley
DESCRIPTION:Join botanist Rob Paratley for an introduction to this large and important plant family\n\n\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 \nProgram Leader: Rob Paratley \nBring: water\, close-toed shoes \n**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \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-aster-family-asteraceae-a-workshop-with-rob-paratley/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250921T130000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting & Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Come together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff’s scenery.\n\n\nCome together with fellow artists for a hike to spend a few hours drawing and painting while sitting with Floracliff’s scenery. Artists provide their own materials and must pack in and out over varying terrain as a group. This is not an instructional workshop\, but an opportunity to work independently on artwork for 3 ½ hours. All sessions end with an opportunity for artists to share their work with others. Open to ages 16 and up. \n*Bring your preferred painting and drawing supplies \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 1/2 to 3/4 mile with moderate difficulty. \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/plein-air-painting-drawing-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250923T200000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Kentucky's Wildlife Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a seminar at the Trail’s End Lodge with Laura Burford to learn about Kentucky Wildlife Action Plan\, a conservation roadmap.\n\n\nKentucky’s Wildlife Action Plan: A conservation roadmap for Kentucky’s most vulnerable species \nPresenter: Laura Burford\, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources \nDeveloped with state conservation partners and approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, Kentucky’s Wildlife Action Plan is an assessment of the state’s most at-risk species: including those currently threatened or endangered\, those rare or in decline\, and endemics for which Kentucky has high conservation responsibility. Kentucky’s plan was revised in 2023 and describes the important habitats\, key threats\, needed conservation actions\, and research and monitoring plans for 527 species of greatest conservation need including: freshwater mussels\, fishes\, crayfish\, songbirds\, reptiles\, turtles\, amphibians\, mammals\, insects\, and plants. \nLaura Burford is the Nongame Program Coordiantor with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. \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 Vulcan Materials so that all attendees can join for free.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/seminar-kentuckys-wildlife-action-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250930T140000
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SUMMARY:Kids Hike: Meet the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us during Fall Break for a hike through the woods as we use our senses to learn about our tree neighbors. For ages 5-10.\n\n\nJoin us for a hike through the woods as we use our senses to learn about our tree neighbors and the diverse ecosystems they are a part of. We will explore the towering trees of Floracliff and get to know them by their leaves\, seeds\, bark and more! Intended for ages 5-10. \nHike Leader: Isabel Cochran\, Land Stewardship Technician \n**All minors participating in this program must be accompanied by a participating adult. \nHike distance and difficulty: up to 1.5 miles; 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/kids-hike-meet-the-trees/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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