by Lauren Gawthrop | Aug 28, 2024
Friends of the Parks in Fayette County in association with Trees Lexington was awarded a Lex Grow Trees Grant to plant 50 small 3-gallon trees at Clays Mill Elementary School. This initiative is part of an Eagle Scout Project with the Boy Scouts of America. The Eagle Scout candidate, under the guidance of a professional arborist, a landscape architect, and a scout mentor, developed a tree site plan, coordinated with Fayette County Public Schools, and prepared the grant application for the project.
The upcoming volunteer event will accomplish a large-scale planting across the 14-acre property. Volunteers may sign up via the provided Sign-Up Genius link to participate for the entire day or in two-hour increments. Due to limited supplies, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own shovels and gloves, as activities will include digging, planting, mulching, and watering the trees.
by Lauren Gawthrop | Aug 28, 2024
Join us for a night of poetry outdoors in celebration of trees and our native forests. Special guest poets to be announced soon. The evening will begin with an open mic, so bring your own poem to share. Sit pads will be available and camping chairs are also suggested.
by Lauren Gawthrop | Aug 27, 2024
Join us in celebrating Tree Week at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary! For this program, participants will join our resident bird expert on a leisurely bird walk and learn about the symbiotic relationship between birds and trees. Beginner and experienced participants are welcome. Program is best suited for adults and ages 12+. Program will be outdoors. Please bring sturdy walking shoes/boots and dress for the weather.
by Lauren Gawthrop | Aug 27, 2024
Join us for a special Tree Week edition of our seasonal Nature Journaling series at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary! Come cultivate your knowledge and connection with trees through writing, drawing, observation, and reflection! Journals and supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. No experience required! Best for adults and ages 12+. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Hiking route will be at a leisurely pace over easy to moderately difficult terrain of up to 1-1.5 miles. Please wear sturdy walking shoes/boots and dress for the weather.
by Lauren Gawthrop | Aug 27, 2024
Join us for an informative talk and tour of our agroforestry plot at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
