• *CANCELLED: Star Party with Jeff Hutton

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

    Join us on the evening of May 13th for a presentation by local astronomer, Jeff Hutton, followed by stargazing through telescopes! This event is for all ages. Please feel free to bring a telescope if you have one, and Jeff can answer any questions you may have! You can learn more about the night sky …

  • Family Open Mic Night at the Amphitheater

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

    Join Madison County Public Library and the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center for a family friendly open mic night! The library will help kids prepare and go over the basics of public speaking before they take the stage to show case their talent! There will be a pop-up library should anyone be struck with inspiration …

  • Family Activity: Micro-Exploration

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

    We will use our microscope to look at the smaller aspects of nature! Feel free to bring your own objects you’re curious about.

  • Family Activity: Pinecone Birdfeeders & Walk

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

    Make a natural birdfeeder then take a walk in the forest to hang them up for our bird friends! You can also make some to take home with you.

  • Night Hike

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

    Join us at dusk for a slow-paced, 1 mile walk through the woods to look for critters and enjoy the serenity of the dark woods. We will meet at the FOC at 8:45 pm to begin the walk at 9pm. Please bring a headlamp/flashlight/lantern.Cancelled/rescheduled in the case of inclement weather. We will be hosting at …

  • Family Activity: Mud Day!

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

    Join the Madison County Public Library, Winterberry Studio, and the Forestry Outreach Center as we celebrate International Mud Day! We will have a pop-up library and mud play by the creek. The path is behind the playhouse to the left along the paved part of the trail in the lower forest. Dress appropriately, this will …

  • Pinnacles Summer Morning Camp

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

    Won't you be my neighbor...in the forest neighborhood? The Berea College Forestry Outreach Center is offering two sessions (different age ranges) of morning activities learning about our ecosystem/forest neighborhood and how to be good neighbors to each other and wildlife. These activities are free, but registration is required! This is not a drop off program--a guardian must be …

  • Forest Families

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

    🌿 Forest Families: Thursday Morning Hikes Looking for a safe and welcoming way to enjoy the woods with (or without) your kids? Join us every Thursday at 9am at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center. This is a community hike for moms, dads, grandparents, guardians—everyone is welcome! Come with your little ones or on your …

  • Family Activity: Build Day

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

    Come learn how to build with bamboo! You'll learn different knots to tie the bamboo together to help us build a puppet theater for our natural playscape area! This is geared towards teens, but all ages are welcome.  

  • Forest Families

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

    🌿 Forest Families: Thursday Morning Hikes Looking for a safe and welcoming way to enjoy the woods with (or without) your kids? Join us every Thursday at 9am at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center. This is a community hike for moms, dads, grandparents, guardians—everyone is welcome! Come with your little ones or on your …

  • Forest Families

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

    🌿 Forest Families: Thursday Morning Hikes Looking for a safe and welcoming way to enjoy the woods with (or without) your kids? Join us every Thursday at 9am at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center. This is a community hike for moms, dads, grandparents, guardians—everyone is welcome! Come with your little ones or on your …

  • Star Party

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

    Join us for a star party at the Pinnacles at 8 pm on August 2nd! Local astronomer, Jeff Hutton, will share a presentation then lead stargazing through telescopes, weather permitting.Bring your own telescope if you want to practice using it or have questions! Like astronomy? Join the Pinnacles Astronomy Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/527517766312582/ Presentation: You Want to Build …