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  • Family Activity: Hidden Habitats Walk

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    We will leave at 2:00pm to go on a slow walk around the lower forest to explore what critters might be living in hidden habitats like holes or under logs.

  • Night Hike

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Join us for a ~1 mile, slow walk over some uneven terrain through the woods to see what nocturnal forest friends we can find! We will meet at the Center …

  • Family Activity: Forest Reptiles

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Learn about the snakes, turtles, and lizards we have here in Berea and meet a box turtle in person!

  • International Vulture Awareness Day

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Saturday, September 5th is International Vulture Awareness Day and we are celebrating here in Berea! Join us in the lower forest for activities including: -vulture themed crafts and trivia -photo …

  • Family Activity: Ants

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Learn about the amazing ant and make your own replica ant colony to take home.

  • Whimsical Woods Series – Woodland Fairies *off site

    Madison County Public Library (Berea Branch) 319 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Fairies were said to once roam the old forests. Recreate those magical times by making your own nature-inspired woodland fairy family. In the Community Room of the Berea Branch of …

  • Family Activity: Animal Migration

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Learn the "who,' "why," and "where" of animal migration and create your own interactive migration journal.

  • Big Bug Day! homeschool session

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    We will explore native insects, focusing on caterpillars, up close! We will also watch the 1 hour documentary The Extraordinary Caterpillar which shows caterpillars in an amazing way many folks never get to see. Limited spots-- please email zagrayk@berea.edu with the number and ages of participating children to RSVP. Parent/guardian must be present throughout, this is …

  • Bug Big Day! evening

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Join us for a viewing of the documentary The Extraordinary Caterpillar that shows caterpillars up close and in an awe-inspiring way. We will also have live caterpillars up close to view …

  • Homeschool Session – topic TBD

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, United States

    Details coming! Geared towards elementary ages. Spots are limited, email zagrayk@berea.edu with the number and ages of participating children to RSVP.

  • Whimsical Woods Series – Woodland Fairies *off site

    Madison County Public Library (Richmond Branch) 507 West Main St., Richmond, KY, United States

    Fairies were said to once roam the old forests. Recreate those magical times by making your own nature-inspired woodland fairy family. In Room #138 of the Richmond Branch of the …