by Tommy Tredway | Sep 8, 2024
Join Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) biologists Jason Nally and Ted Brancheau on Friday Oct. 18th from 9:30am – 12:00pm for a Tree ID Walk at the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve (also known as Kentucky River Palisades SNP). This event is a part of the Lexington Tree Week and is family friendly. Tom Dorman SNP is one of the largest protected natural areas in the Kentucky River Palisades region. Participants will follow along the 2-mile hiking trail through the forest to the Kentucky River, and back out. Moderate to difficult hiking with a steep hill to start off the hike. Meeting time will be 9:30am at the preserve parking lot. To learn more about this preserve, please visit OKNPs website:
https://eec.ky.gov/Nature-Preserves/Locations/Pages/Tom-Dorman.aspx
Directions: From Lexington, follow Rt. 27 south for approximately 20 miles. Immediately after crossing the Kentucky River into Garrard County, turn right into the Parking lot marked with a brown Nature Preserve sign.
Dogs are not allowed on State Nature Preserves.
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 5, 2024
Join CKAS for a Tree Week bird walk at Lexington Cemetery. We’ll start with a talk about basic binocular and bird-watching skills then take a quick walk to see what migrants we can see/count. Attendees are encouraged to have an eBird account (https://ebird.org/home) since citizen science results from our walk will be shared. A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available.
Meet by the Henry Clay monument (just beyond the first left turn inside the gate). Park along the side of the road but NOT on the grass. We expect everyone who can to be vaccinated.
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 5, 2024
Help us plant fruit trees and refresh our free, you-pick orchard at Castlewood Park!
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 5, 2024
Do you love a shady forest walk next to a babbling brook? We do too! Join community tree and stream enthusiasts along the Wolf Run Creek at Gardenside Park for an informative and interactive presentation about the benefits of trees and other plants in our community and along our waterways. Participants will learn about the role of trees in water quality, enjoy an all-ages scavenger hunt for native trees and perennials (with prizes!), and even plant a few new trees along the streambank. Participants will also receive complimentary copies of both the Central Kentucky Backyard Stream Guide and Streamside Buffer Zones for at home implementation and learn about volunteer opportunities in your “neck of the woods”. See you at the creek!
Speakers:
Katherine Bullock, University of Kentucky, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension
Kristine Goggin, Gardenside Park Stream Steward
by Tommy Tredway | Sep 2, 2024
Fire up your soul with an intentional and slow-paced outdoor mindfulness walk with Park staff. We’ll wrap up our time gathered around the campfire with hot cider and cocoa. Ground sit pads will be provided. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring water and portable chairs if desired. Registration is required and space is limited to the first 20 people. $6.00 per person. Register at lexingtonky.gov/outdoorprograms
