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SUMMARY:FLOC: First Friday Birding September
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-september/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Between Plants and Animals: examples of cooperation near & bizarre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with botanist Rob Paratley on animal-plant interactions.\n\n\n“Between Plants and Animals: examples of cooperation near and bizarre“ \nPresenter: Rob Paratley \nThe negative interactions between plants and animals are widespread and well-studied- herbivory\, predation\, and plants’ defensive responses. Nevertheless\, there is a long record of study demonstrating animal-plant interactions where both parties benefit. Ecologists call this mutualism. Plants\, fixed in place\, commonly use animals to move their pollen or to eat their fruit\, enabling the flow of the plants’ genes and the movement of their seeds. The plant’s end of the bargain is supplying food or other resources\, or to provide a home or breeding site. Although one need look only as far as the nearby yard\, meadow\, or forest to see examples of such mutualisms\, ecologists and evolutionary biologists have painstakingly discovered numerous complex plant-animal exchanges far afield\, giving us many weird and surprising examples. \nLocation: Trail’s End Lodge \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-between-plants-and-animals-examples-of-cooperation-near-bizarre/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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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-9/
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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 at the posted start time.
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/golden-hour-hike-to-elk-lick-falls-30/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Floracliff Field Day: Birds & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of outdoor activities celebrating birds.\n\n\nJoin us for a family friendly day of outdoor programs and activities focused on our bluegrass birds. Recommended for ages 8 and up. \nWe’ll start the day with morning bird walks. For the afternoon\, participants can choose between a few programs. \nMorning Bird Walk Leaders:– Tina Brouwer\, Red Oaks Forest School– Lexington Bird Cult– Dan Patrick & Pearl James \nAfternoon sessions:– Butterfly and Bug Walk with Beverly James & Karen Michul– How to Draw a Bird with Steve Bennett and Laura Mentor– Native Plant Relationships: From Birds to Butterflies with Isabel Cochran \nBring: lunch\, snacks\, water\, insect repellent\, sun protection \nOptional: binoculars\, hiking poles\, camera \nSchedule: \n\n8:30 – 9:00 gate opens; check-in\n9:00 – 11:00 AM: Morning bird walks\n11:00-12:00 lunch break (lunch not provided);  activities at the Trail’s End Lodge\n12:00 – 2:00 PM: Afternoon sessions\n\nMeeting Location: Floracliff Nature Center\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Rd\, Lexington\, KY 40515
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/floracliff-field-day-birds-beyond/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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SUMMARY:Kids Hike: Wildlife Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about wildlife at Floracliff! We will go for a hike with our detective caps on to investigate any animals or signs of wildlife.\n\n\nCome learn about wildlife at Floracliff! We will look at pelts\, shells\, feathers\, and skulls in the nature center to learn about animals and their unique adaptations. Then we will go for a hike with our detective caps on to investigate any animals or signs of wildlife we may find. 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 with a purchased ticket. \nHike distance and difficulty: up to 1.5 miles; rated easy to moderate \nBring: water\, weather appropriate clothing \nOptional: hiking poles\, snack\, camera \nHike Meeting Location: Floracliff’s Nature Center\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Rd.\, Lexington\, KY 40515
URL:https://www.floracliff.org/event/kids-hike-wildlife-mysteries/
LOCATION:Floracliff Nature Sanctuary\, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road\, Lexington\, KY 40515\, Lexington\, KY\, 40515\, US
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