• Documentary Dialogue: The Extraordinary Caterpillar

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

    Did you know it takes 6 to 7,000 caterpillars to sustain one nest of chickadees to adulthood? Join us for a showing of an documentary about caterpillars, a sometimes overlooked critter but one that glues the ecosystem together. After watching film, we invite you to stay for a short discussion about the film, caterpillars, and …

  • Nature R&R / Forest Bathing

    Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors. 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 Alumni Field fire pit at 6:00pm. Park in the small gravel lot off of Scaffold Cane Rd. by the basketball court. The fire …

  • Forest Meditations

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

    Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet in the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be indoors until the weather is more pleasant!

  • Group Hike at Pinnacle Knob

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 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. …

  • Family Activity: Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Celebration

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

    Join us and the Madison County Public Library to celebrate spring, caterpillars, and Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar and more. We'll have a pop up library where you can read and check out books, as well as lots of crafts to learn and celebrate caterpillars, moths, and butterflies--amazing and essential animals in our ecosystem. …

  • Natural Clay Workshop

    Alumni fire pit

    Join FOC student Zeke in a workshop using clay harvested and processed by hand! Make your own creation or have Zeke guide you in making a mug, dish, etc. All ages welcome. We will meet at the Alumni Field fire pit. If you are driving down Scaffold Cane Rd. from the four way stop, park …

  • Forest Meditations

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

    Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet in the Forestry Outreach Center. We will …

  • Nature R&R / Forest Bathing

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

    Join us for a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at the Pinnacles (2047 Big Hill Rd. Berea KY). Please bring water and …

  • Group Hike at the Pinnacles

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 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 …

  • Rat Appreciation Day

    Every being on Earth has a place and a right to life. We are all connected. Join us and the Art in Action team for Rat Appreciation Day on March 29th, 2:00-4:00pm at the Hafer-Gibson building. This is a celebration for World Rat Day (April 4th) as well as to acknowledge and shift perspective on …

  • Forest Meditations

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

    Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet in the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be indoors until the weather is more pleasant!

  • Group Hike at the Pinnacles (wildflower focus)

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