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  • 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!

  • Nature R&R / Forest Bathing

    Brushy Fork Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea

    Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at Brushy Fork trails (off of Scaffold Cane Rd.) Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover. We will meet at the Brushy Fork bridge lot at 5:30 pm. Directions and a map can be found here: …

  • Nature R&R / Forest Bathing

    Brushy Fork Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea

    Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at Brushy Fork trails (off of Scaffold Cane Rd.) Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover. Please RSVP on Eventbrite! We will meet at the Brushy Fork bridge lot at 5:30 pm. Directions and a map …

  • 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 …

  • Family Activity: Autumnal Equinox Party!

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

    We will celebrate the changing of the seasons with autumnal snacks, books, and crafts! A sunset hike will follow at 6:00pm for those who’d like to join.

  • Sunset Hike on the Equinox

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

    We will hike up to the Bluegrass Overlook and enjoy the sunset! The hike is just over a mile one way but is uphill and steep in spots. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather and terrain! Bring a light for the hike down. View a map and description of the trail.

  • Nature R&R / Forest Bathing

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

    Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at Anglin Falls (842 Anglin Falls Rd.). Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover. Please RSVP on Eventbrite! We will meet at the parking lot at 5:30 pm. Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/anglin-falls …

  • Pinnacles Astronomy Club

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

    Join the Pinnacles Astronomy Club for their meeting at Berea College's Forestry Outreach Center this Thursday, September 26 at 7:00PM. Jeff Hutton will present a short program about what it's …

  • Tree I.D. Hike for Tree Week

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

    Join us during our regular Saturday hike time for a special topic hike for Tree Week (https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/treeweek)! Learn about the native trees at the Pinnacles with our ecologist. The destination …

  • Tree Week Family Activity: Tree Prints

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

    We will celebrate Tree Week (https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/treeweek) by using leaves to make fun art and crafts! Collect your own leaves and get inspired for simple crafts you can do at home.*This …