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Events Calendar

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Please Note: Many Events Require Preregistration.

March

March 6, 2010. Volunteer Day at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 10 a.m. EST. Join in the ongoing effort to protect our native species by assisting with the removal of exotic plants from the preserve. 

March 6, 2010. Invasive Plant Hike at Beargrass Creek SNP (Jefferson County) at 10:30 a.m. EST. Think of this as a reverse wildflower walk. If you want to continue to admire your favorite wildflowers, you may want to learn more about these exotic invaders that threaten to displace them.

Annual Event Icon March 11, 2010. Quarterly Meeting. The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission will conduct its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. EDT in the conference room of our Frankfort office on 801 Schenkel Lane.

March 13, 2010. Signs of Spring Hike with Beverly James at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 10 a.m. EST. Enjoy spring wildflowers such as purple cress, trout lilies and snow trilliums on display on this scenic hike around the preserve. 

March 14, 2010. Why Queen Anne's Lace Is Our Enemy and Poison Ivy Is Our Friend at Blackacre SNP (Jefferson County) at 3 p.m. EDT. Join Blackacre's Resident Biologist, Susan Riegler as she talks about the destruction of local biodiversity through the introduction of non-native plants and animals to natural habitats in our area.

March 20, 2010. Nature Explore Family Club with Jefferson Memorial Forest at Beargrass Creek SNP (Jefferson County) at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Come join the fun of activities that will get your family outdoors and experiencing nature together! Research shows that experiences like these help children build lasting connections to the natural world and to the adults with whom they share these adventures.

March 27, 2010. Wildflowers and their History with Native Americans at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. EST. Join Floracliff Field Tech Tommy Kuhlman as he discusses how Native Americans used many of our native plants for food, medicine, fiber, ceremonies and much more. 

March 30, 2010. Mid-week Wildflower Hike at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 10 a.m. EDT. Play hooky and enjoy the spring wildflower display at its peak on this scenic hike around the preserve. 

April

April 3, 2010. Wildflower Folklore at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 1 p.m. EDT. Many of our wildflowers have interesting historical uses and superstitions or neat stories about how they were named. Join Floracliff Field Tech, Ryan Quireas as he discusses the fun facts about wildflowers on this hike to Elk Lick Creek.

April 17, 2010. Wildflower Hike with Brian Yahn at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 10 a.m. EDT. Join KSNPC Ecologist Brian Yahn, as he leads this wildflower hike. Celandine poppies, dwarf larkspur, nodding trilliums and shooting stars should be in full bloom! 

April 23-25, 2010. Wildflower Weekend at Natural Bridge SPNP (Powell County) at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Enjoy the hundreds of native plant species around the Natural Bridge area this weekend with other botanists, gardeners and nature lovers.

May

May 1, 2010. Herpetology with Zeb Weese at Floracliff SNP (Fayette County) at 9 a.m. EDT. Join KSNPC's Eastern Regional Preserve Manager Zeb Weese as he leads this program to find some of our native frogs, snakes, salamanders and turtles in the pond and at Elk Lick Creek.

May 7-8, 2010. Herpetology Weekend at Natural Bridge SPNP (Powell County) at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Discover nature's most misunderstood critters! Experienced herpetologists will lead field trips into the Red River Gorge Geological Area to observe reptiles and amphibians in their native habitat. Friday and Saturday evening presentations will focus on reptile and amphibian natural history and conservation. Some demonstrations will include live venomous snakes!

June

June 12, 2010. Exploring Arch Country Guided Hikes at Natural Bridge SPNP (Powell County) at 9 a.m. EST. Enjoy a day of hiking throughout Kentucky's Land of the Arches! On these guided hikes you will get a good look at the area's rugged cliff lines, rock shelters, rhododendron and natural arches. 

Partner Event Schedules

· Floracliff SNP Events Schedule
· Friends of Lower Howard's Creek Events Schedule
· Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (Blanton Forest SNP) Events Schedule
· Louisville Nature Center (Beargrass Creek SNP) Events Schedule
· Natural Bridge State Resort Park Events Schedule
· Pine Mountain Settlement School (James E. Bickford SNP) Events Schedule

Visit the Full 2010 Events Calendar which contains upcoming and past events for the entire year.

Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
801 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-573-2886
Fax: 502-573-2355
E-mail: naturepreserves@ky.gov