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SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding August
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-august/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Entomology for Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to insect orders presented by Blake Newton.\n\n\n“Entomology for Naturalists” \nPresenter: Blake Newton\, Extension Specialist\, Entomology\, University of Kentucky \nThis presentation will provide a good introduction to entomology and insect orders. We’ll have live insects on hand to showcase characterisitics and diversity of our insects at Floracliff.  \nLocation: Floracliff Nature Center \nThis program is part of the Bluegrass Biodiversity Seminar Series\, which offers free evening presentations on Kentucky’s natural history and biodiversity .
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/seminar-entomology-for-naturalists/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Stewardship in Action Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about invasive plant management and help us remove invasive plants at Floracliff!\n\n\nInvasive plants negatively impact the health of our ecosystems. Join us to learn why invasive plants are harmful\, how to identify plants that are invasive in our region\, and how you can help manage them where you live\, work\, and play. \nThis will be a hands-on volunteer experience. Come ready to get dirty and help remove invasive plants at Floracliff. \n\n\nAugust 2026: We’ll most likely be hand-pulling/digging invasive chafflower during this volunteer workday. This plant frequently grows on our floodplains. The trail to and from the worksite has some steep areas with uneven ground. You will want to be comfortable  with hiking on Palisades terrain to participate in this activity. \n\n\nArrive prepared for a safe workday: We have a limited supply of work gloves and safety glasses. Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to borrow a set. Many people prefer to bring their own safety glasses and work gloves (and that is okay too)! \nFloracliff will provide other required tools. \n\n\nSupport Floracliff with a Donation \nAll donations support care of the Sanctuary.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/stewardship-in-action-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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