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  • Kid’s Actvity: Changes in Nature

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

    We'll head out to find what we notice is changing as we approach the autumn equinox and say goodbye to summer! We'll also look at how our hickory horned devil caterpillars are changing...

  • Nature R&R: a slow-paced, restorative and relaxing forest experience

    Brushy Fork Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea

    Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover. Directions to parking at Brushy Fork and where we'll meet at the bridge can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/ Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions. Reserve your free spot by searching on Eventbrite or …

  • Kid’s Activity: Build a Bug Hotel

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

    Wear good shoes and come scavenge the forest for the best materials to build a special home for the bugs of your choice!

  • Nature R&R: a slow-paced, restorative and relaxing forest experience

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

    Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover. Directions to the Pinnacles can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles/ Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions. Please reserve your free spot by searching on Eventbrite or using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-rr-a-slow-paced-restorative-and-relaxing-forest-experience-tickets-710627274307?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles

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

    Join us for nature hikes here at the Pinnacles, most Saturdays at 1:00pm. Learn about the ecosystem of the region and keep an eye out for all sorts of interesting wildlife. We will choose a route/overlook together. Please wear appropriate clothing, bring water, and any medications you may need (ex. EpiPen). *Hike times change to …

  • Tree I.D. Hike at the Pinnacles

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

    We're celebrating Tree Week by focusing on talking about tree identification on this hike! Join us for nature hikes here at the Pinnacles, most Saturdays at 1:00pm. Learn about the ecosystem of the region and keep an eye out for all sorts of interesting wildlife. We will choose a route/overlook together. Please wear appropriate clothing, …

  • City of Berea Tree Week Kickoff Event

    Chestnut Street Pavilion 635 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Join Mayor Bruce Fraley and the Tourism Team for an evening of celebrating! At the Chestnut Street Pavilion 5:30-7:30pm. -annual tree planting -kids activities -kettle corn and marshmallow roasting -live music from Al, Alice, Ruth, & Daxson at 7:00pm *Also enjoy a tree making activity at Berea Tourism every day from Oct. 8th-14th

  • Family Activity: “I Speak for the Trees” The Lorax Party

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

    *geared towards younger children* We will read The Lorax and talk about how we can use our voices to speak for the trees, what we like about trees, what they do for us, and how we can be friends to them! There will be crafts and some snacks/baked goods as well.

  • Student-Led Walk at Brushy Fork

    Alumni Patio 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY, United States

    Meet at Alumni Patio (the area behind the dining hall at the Alumni building) to walk down to Brushy Fork together. We will go on a walk to get to know the trails and enjoy the nature there! Please bring water and any medications you may need (i.e. inhaler, Epipen).

  • Mulch Madness! Tree Mulching at the Pinnacles

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

    We will be mulching some of the trees in the lower forest area here at the Pinnacles. Mulching has many benefits including helping with water retention and adding nutrients to the soil as the mulch breaks down. This area gets a lot of use by hikers as well as during the annual craft festival, so …

  • Clear Day Thunder Film Screening and Q&A

    Carter G. Woodson Center 101 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Come to the Carter G. Woodson Center in the Alumni Building on campus to watch a screening of the film Clear Day Thunder about the decline of the once-widespread American Chestnut tree. There will be a Q&A after the film to discuss the topic.

  • Clear Day Thunder Film Screening and Q&A

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

    Come on out to the Forestry Outreach Center to watch a screening of the film Clear Day Thunder about the decline of the once-widespread American Chestnut tree. There will be a Q&A after the film to discuss the topic.