• Sounds and Sights of the Night Walk

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

    Join us as the sun sets on the forest for a slow, short walk in the woods. We’ll see what critters we can hear and see on the walk, as well as what is attracted to a UV light on a white sheet. It’s a great opportunity to observe and listen to the beauty of …

  • Family Activity: Eco-Friendly Water Balloons & Giant Bubbles

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

    From 2:00-3:00 pm, we’ll have water and our eco-friendly (crocheted) water balloons on our lawn to play with--cool off from the summer heat! We'll also have solution and wands to make giant bubbles! *weather dependent

  • Family Activity: Bug Safari

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

    We’ll investigate the lower forest area to see how many insect friends we can find! We will meet at the FOC and leave at 2:00pm. You can learn about some of the critters we might find on our iNaturalist project! *weather dependent

  • Family Activity: Bird Nest Building

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

    Learn about bird nests by observing some examples and doing a craft! We will meet in the playscape along the paved path.*weather dependent

  • Family Activity: Circles of the Earth Bracelet Making

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

    Create a friendship bracelet with colors based on the cyclical Earth systems that sustain us like water, air, and sunlight.

  • Sounds & Sights of the Night

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

    Join us as the sun sets on the forest for a slow, short walk in the woods. We’ll see what critters we can hear and see on the walk, as well as what is attracted to a UV light on a white sheet. It’s a great opportunity to observe and listen to the beauty of …

  • Forest Superheroes: Family Activities at the Pinnacles

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

    Join us for mornings of Forest Superhero fun: Tuesday, August 6th – Friday, August 9th: 10:00am-12:00pm. Free activities for families with children 1st-4th grade. Call 859-756-3315 or email zagrayk@berea.edu to sign up for one or all days! *When you think of a superpower, what comes to mind? Something that is super-human, an impossible ability that …

  • Family Activity: Eco-Friendly Water Balloons & Giant Bubbles

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

    We’ll have water and our eco-friendly (crocheted) water balloons on our lawn to play with--cool off from the summer heat! *weather dependent*

  • Family Activity: Try Out the Discovery Drawers!

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

    Stop by the FOC to check out a self-guided activity to learn about the forest while you’re in the forest! With a range of topics in science and art, there’s something for every family! Current activities include: Life Cycles, Exploring Biodiversity, Butterfly Hide & Seek, Water Cycle Play, Tree Adventures, and Tessellation Time!Pick up a …

  • Family Activity: Bug Safari

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

    We will walk in the lower forest and see what bug friends we can find! Look on our iNaturalist project to see what insects are in our forest!

  • Family Activity: Fairy House Building

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

    We’ll use natural and compostable materials to build houses for our forest fairy friends before autumn comes! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring along any materials you find that you’d like to use or share. We can also use paper towel rolls, fruit rinds, and other household items that will return to …