Dedicated on March 19, 1979, Blackacre State Nature Preserve is a tract of approximately 170 acres located in Jefferson County near Jeffersontown. The preserve is used as an environmental education center by the Jefferson County Public School System and the University of Louisville. Since it is located adjacent to a large metropolitan area, it offers a unique outdoor laboratory for environmental education to a large number of children who otherwise might not have the opportunity for this experience. This area is currently being managed by the Jefferson County Public Schools and the Blackacre Conservancy. through an agreement with the commission.
Blackacre is open daily. The preserve and homestead are open on weekdays from 3 p.m. to dusk and on weekends from dawn to dusk. The Visitors Center is open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. year round. Jefferson County Public School visits are scheduled by contacting the Jefferson County Public School System.
Preregistration is required for all events unless it is otherwise stated. All ages are welcome! To register or for more information, please contact June at 502-266-9802 or e-mail Blackacre Conservancy at info@BlackacreConservancy.org.
Why Queen Anne's Lace Is Our Enemy and Poison Ivy Is Our Friend.
When: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Start time: 3 p.m. EDT
Cost: FREE!
The intentions were good but the results were terrible. 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. Learn how these non-native plants and animals become invasive, which invasive species are problems locally, what is being done about them and how you can help.
