Zugunruhe Events Calendar
Join us for this Spring celebration at the Wilds in Stanton. We will host workshops, art club, birding, live music, raffle, silent auction and more. A fun day for the whole family.
This 3 day event includes fun on the water including paddling, rock climbing wall, music, food, workshops, education tent, and more. Stay tuned for more details and a schedule for this Red River Gorge area event celebrating the Red River.
Join Dr. Westneat at the UK Field Station to observe migrant birds visiting this urban stopover spot and band local birds for an up close view of some of our local birds stunning features. Available to all ages!
$10/person to benefit the Taking Flight Next Level program
Register here: https://htru.io/SHM9
Join Dr. Westneat on an exclusive birding tour to see rare migrants in protected areas around Lexington.
$50/person - proceeds to benefit the Taking Flight NL program, limit 12
Sign up here: https://htru.io/SHM8
If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and artist, come join us for these art making sessions sited within the beautiful nature preserve at Floracliff. We’ll be outside creating art!
Skill level:
Some experience with handling art materials is assumed, but all skill levels are welcome. If you are a naturalist who wants to try your hand at rendering the things you love, you are welcome. If you are an artist who values the opportunity to work in a secluded, protected preserve, you are welcome. Guidance will be offered on request.
*Sessions are free and limited to 12 participants (age 16 and older; minors must be accompanied by a guardian). We encourage you to attend multiple sessions. We will maintain a wait list, so notification of cancellation in a timely manner is greatly appreciated.
*Bring whatever art making materials you prefer
*Ground cloth or seat (waterproof seating recommended), water and snacks, insect repellent, sun hat
*Everyone will pack their materials in and out, sometimes a distance of ½ mile
Session hosts: Steve Bennett and Laura Mentor
Sign up here: https://floracliff.org/event/creating-art-in-nature-among-the-wildflowers-2/
Ben Leffew, Preserve Manager of Shaker Village, will lead this hike featuring the diversity of birds that use the forests of the Kentucky River Palisades. Participants will learn to identify birds by sight, sound, behavior, and habitat. This program takes place during peak migration and will prepare participants who may be interested in Global Big Day and other community science birding programs.
For this program, we are partnering with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to highlight birds of the Kentucky River Palisades region. Join us in the afternoon for a program at Shaker Village that will feature Grassland Birds of the Kentucky River Palisades. Registration for the afternoon hike will be available through Shaker Village
**All minors participating this program must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Hike distance and difficulty: 1.5 miles; rated moderately difficult, due to steep and uneven terrain; there may also be some slick spots near the creek
Bring: water
Optional: hiking poles, snack, camera
The meeting location will be emailed to all registered participants a few days before the program.
Come on out to West Sixth Farm and Taphouse for the annual rock skipping contest brought to you by Kentucky Waterways Alliance!
Details coming soon! See info here: http://www.bluegrassbirdingfestival.com/
The Mountain Mushroom Festival is a celebration of the Appalachian culture: the morel mushroom, Kentucky agate (state rock of Kentucky), arts and crafts, Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky River, and mountains.
Mission
The festival’s mission is to share the cultural heritage and traditions of our community and support area groups (mushroom hunters, agate hunters, local crafters, artisans, and civic organizations) and businesses to foster community pride and stimulate economic development. A local volunteer committee partners with the community to present a variety of activities and provide educational opportunities. The festival provides a weekend of free activities and entertainment.
More info here: https://www.mountainmushroomfest.org/
Link to schedule here: https://www.mountainmushroomfest.org/_files/ugd/ff5784_8009ff2c84d7463e8c421e5da668113f.pdf
Central Kentucky Audubon Society is thrilled to help Floracliff Nature Sanctuary bring the City Nature Challenge to Lexington. The City Nature Challenge is a global community science event that mobilizes urban residents and visitors to observe, document, and celebrate the wild plants, animals, and fungi in and around urban areas. This focused and collective effort increases our awareness and understanding of urban biodiversity around the world.
The City Nature Challenge began in 2016 and is organized annually by the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. In its first year, the CNC was a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles to document wild biodiversity in urban areas using iNaturalist. It has since grown to over 300 participating cities in 40 countries.
learn more here: https://centralkentuckyaudubon.org/Events_Calendar.html
Come celebrate our mother planet at Blue Stallion Brewery! Be sure to bring a team of friends to play Nature Trivia (brought to you by Red Oaks)!
Enjoy a Zugunruhe Inspired Dance at the Farish Theatre in Lexington
Get out with McConnell Springs Park Staff and the Central Kentucky Audubon Society to begin or continue your ornithology journey!
More info here: https://centralkentuckyaudubon.org/Events_Calendar.html
Explore the wonderful world of Birds at the Wilds with Red Oaks!
Come visit us at Legacy Grove Park in Winchester as we celebrate our favorite holiday - EARTH DAY!
SEE FB EVENT FOR LOCATION!
The health of the planet and the health of humans go hand in hand. Join us to celebrate nature's healing powers and learn how conservation and protection of the Earth are at the center of everything we do at Bernheim.
During RESTORE, visitors will not only witness the breathtaking beauty of spring at Bernheim but also enjoy drop-in self-care activities and a variety of educational experiences that will inspire them to implement more sustainable practices in their daily lives.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, take a deep breath of fresh air courtesy of a healthy forest, and find peace in the sweeping views of natural beauty.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/restore-healthy-planet-healthy/1016537452777892/?mibextid=9l3rBW
SEE LINK FOR LOCATION! Another opportunity to come together with the community in order to clean up our natural spaces on Earth Day
Plant trees with the City of Lex! Volunteers of all ages are invited to our annual tree-planting event. We'll have music, food, and fun for the whole family.
Reforest the Bluegrass
Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coldstream Park, 1850 Pisacano Dr.
Enjoy a morning with the Red Oaks Birding Club at the Frankfort Cemetery
Join a meaningful community oriented clean up day with Bluegrass Greensource. https://bggreensource.org/events/2024-04-15/
Join the Raven Run staff in a reoccurring program series exploring the birds throughout Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Beginner and experienced participants are welcome. Dress appropriately for the walk through the trails at Raven Run.
more info here: https://centralkentuckyaudubon.org/Events_Calendar.html
Bring your littles out to Legacy Grove Park in Winchester for a day of learning and playing! Learn More here: https://business.winchesterkychamber.com/events/details/legacy-grove-blooming-buddies-23716
Coffee Chat - Join Director and members of the Board for a coffee chat about where we are going and share your voice with us! ****zoom link coming soon****
Join Dr. Westneat at the UK Field Station to observe migrant birds visiting this urban stopover spot and band local birds for an up close view of some of our local birds stunning features. Available to all ages!
$10/person - proceeds to benefit the TFNL program, limit 20
A day jam packed with educational events! Learn more here: https://bggreensource.org/sustainability-summit/
Enjoy a Spring Wildflower Hike with Floracliff Nature Sanctuary! https://floracliff.org/events/
Enjoy a day of birding at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary!
https://floracliff.org/events/
Enjoy Legacy Grove Park’s Blooming Buddy Series! Learn more here: https://business.winchesterkychamber.com/events/details/legacy-grove-blooming-buddies-23716
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