• Family Activity: Tadpoles in a Tizzy!

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

    We will go on a short walk to our pond and observe wood frog tadpoles! We will be using nets to catch tadpoles to learn about the life cycles and importance of frogs and other amphibians.  Please wear shoes/clothes that can potentially get muddy or wet.

  • Wildflower Walk at Anglin Falls

    Anglin Falls 842 Anglin Falls Rd., KY, United States

    Join us for a slow-paced walk at Anglin Falls on Thursday, March 27th to see what wildflowers have bloomed along the trail. We will meet at the parking lot and …

  • Family Activity: Rainy Day Drawing

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

    Our classroom floor will become a giant canvas for you to add your art!Geared towards younger kids but all ages welcome.

  • Family Activity: Nature Printmaking

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

    Thanks to the Berea Printmaking Club for joining us at the Pinnacles on April 13th at 2:00pm to host a cyanotype printing event! Cyanotype is a type of printing that uses UV …

  • Family Activity: Bug Safari

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

    We'll slowly walk around the lower forest to find as many bug friends as we can find to observe with magnifying glasses and the microscope (if we can catch the …

  • Family Activity: All About Birds

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

    We will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with bird-themed games and crafts, including natural birdfeeders that you can take home or hang in the forest!

  • *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 …