BC Forestry Outreach Center

Group Nature Hikes
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Monticello) | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife?Then join at group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea!***Saturdays, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends will decide on the destination together. We can also split groups (if there is ample staffing) if there are different wants/needs of hike difficulty.Please bring water and any medications you might need (i.e. inhaler). Dress for the weather.
Directions to the Pinnacles and a map of the trails can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles/
*The hike will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather including thunderstorms or high winds*Group hikes are offered year round.Hike times:*May-August, 10:00am*September-April, 1:00pm

Group Nature Hike
2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States

Cancelled--Night Walk at Brushy Fork
2025-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
Cancelled due to weather forecast

Join us for a slow paced walk in Brushy Fork to see what nocturnal critters we can find and enjoy the sights and sound of the evening. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp.Meet at the bridge. Directions can be found on our website: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/

Tree I.D. Walk
2025-10-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Celebrate Tree Week by joining us on a walk where you can learn how to identify different tree species in the forest! The walk will be slow-paced and approximately 1 mile with some uneven terrain.
Meet at the Pinnacle Knob trails parking lot to leave at 11:00am.

Birdwatching Walk
2025-10-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Meet at the Pinnacle Knob trail parking lot to embark on a birdwatching walk! Bring binoculars if you have them.
Some uneven terrain, hike 1-2 miles.
Cancelled in case of rain.

Group Hike at Brushy Fork
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer. This month, we are trying something new: each group hike will be at a different trail system. There’s something for everybody!

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the bridge near the parking lot. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/

"Hoo" Lives in the Winter Woods?
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
The winter season can be a quiet time for wildlife, but there are still things to be seen, heard, and felt. Join us for a slow walk in the dark and learn about owls, how animals survive the winter, and more!

Meet at the bridge near the parking lot. A map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/
The trail has minimal elevation change and uneven terrain.

Please bring a flashlight/headlamp.
Cancelled in case of inclement weather, check Facebook for updates.

Group Hike at Pinnacle Knob
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/pinnacle-knob

Exploring Lichen Walk
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for a walk with our ecologist to explore the lichen at the Pinnacles!
The walk will mostly be in the lower forest area, but be prepared for uneven terrain and some elevation change.
This is geared towards teens and adults.
Cancelled in the case of bad weather.

Group Hike at the Pinnacles
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles

Group Hike at the Pinnacles
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:30 | KY

Group Hike at Pinnacle Knob
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the Pinnacle Knob parking lot. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/pinnacle-knob

Group Hike at the Pinnacles
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
*This hike will be sure to visit the Walnut Trail to observe spring ephemeral wildflowers*
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles

Group Hike at the Pinnacles (wildflower focus)
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us at 1:00pm for a hike to the Walnut Trail here at the Pinnacles to admire the spring ephemeral wildflowers! They won’t be here for long.
Meet at the Center. Please bring water and dress appropriately for hiking/the weather. Ability to navigate on uneven terrain and elevation change needed. Cancelled in case of rain.

Birdwatching Walk
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
This will be peak migration season! Join Michael Mecham for a slow birdwatching walk. Bring binoculars if you have them!
Meet in front of the Center to be ready to walk at 9:00am.

Group Hike
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
