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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join Floracliff’s team of volunteers and help us protect\, restore\, and share nature in the Bluegrass.\n\n\nNow accepting Habitat and Garden Restoration\, and Community Science volunteers! \nDo you want to restore habitat for wildlife while working in nature with good people? Can you commit to working at least one weekday shift each month? Join our team of dedicated volunteers! \nFocus Areas: Habitat Restoration\, Community Science\, Garden Restoration \nAt this time of year\, we are specifically in need of volunteers to help with handpulling invasive garlic mustard and weeding and tending our native plant gardens. Additional opportunities are available for community science volunteers to work independently recording wildlife observations using apps such as iNaturalist\, eButterfly\, and eBird. \nVolunteer Commitment and Training: \nFloracliff depends on volunteers who participate regularly\, typically on Wednesday mornings. Community science shifts are offered on various weekdays between 9am-4pm. New Volunteer Orientations are offered twice annually. Ongoing training is offered for committed volunteers. We encourage those who are unable to commit to regular weekday volunteering to instead join us for our scheduled public programs. \nPlease note\, the initial volunteer orientation includes a few assignments ahead of time from home. All new volunteers must attend the entire in-person volunteer orientation before volunteering at Floracliff. \nCommunity science volunters must also attend an iNaturalist training. The next opportunity will be Tuesday\, March 17.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding March
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-march/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260314T160000
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UID:19976-1773478800-1773504000@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Well-grounded Relationships - The Botany & Geology of Floracliff
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Frank Ettensohn\, geologist\, and Quinn Towery\, botanist for a full day hike at Floracliff.\n\n\nJoin Dr. Frank Ettensohn\, geologist\, and Quinn Towery\, botanist for a full day hike at Floracliff to explore the flora and geology of the Kentucky River Palisades. \nHike distance and difficulty: 3-4 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain\, loose gravel\, and considrable elevation change; there may also be some slick spots near the creek \nBring: water\, lunch\, and lightweight pack for your personal items \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/well-grounded-relationships-the-botany-geology-of-floracliff/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260319T200000
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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\nRush hour is likely to impact your travel time. Please account for this\, as the program will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-27/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260320T160000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Creek w/ Beverly James
DESCRIPTION:Experience early spring at Floracliff on this wildflower hike.\n\n\nJoin us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification\, ecology\, and pollinator relationships of our spring ephemerals. \nHike Leader: Beverly James\, Preserve Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 3 miles; rated moderate to difficult\, due to steep and uneven terrain and a potential creek crossing; 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 program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-to-elk-lick-creek-w-beverly-james/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260326T180000
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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-19/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Josie Miller
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see Floracliff’s spring wildflowers.\n\n\nJoin us as we search for and identify  Floracliff’s early spring ephemeral wildflowers. \nHike Leader: Josie Miller\, Stewardship Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route will be determined by wildflower activity); 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 program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-josie-miller-6/
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260328T160000
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UID:20022-1774702800-1774713600@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Josie Miller
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see Floracliff’s spring wildflowers.\n\n\nJoin us as we search for and identify  Floracliff’s early spring ephemeral wildflowers. \nHike Leader: Josie Miller\, Stewardship Director \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2.5 miles (route will be determined by wildflower activity); 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 program.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/wildflower-hike-with-josie-miller-7/
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UID:19983-1774962000-1774972800@www.floracliff.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike with Joyce Bender
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers\, their habitats\, and us.\n\n\nCelebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers\, their habitats\, and us. \nHike Leader: Joyce Bender\, retired from the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission \nHike distance and difficulty: 1.5-2 miles; rated moderately 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/wildflower-hike-with-joyce-bender-5/
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