• Whimsical Woods Series – Woodland Fairies *off site

    Madison County Public Library (Richmond Branch) 507 West Main St., Richmond, KY, United States

    Fairies were said to once roam the old forests. Recreate those magical times by making your own nature-inspired woodland fairy family. In Room #138 of the Richmond Branch of the Madison County Public Library.

  • Group Hike at the Pinnacles

    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: Lightning Bugs

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

    Bring the flickering lights of summer nights inside by crafting your own glowing firefly.

  • Night Hike

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

    Join us for a slow walk after the sun sets to try and find nocturnal forest friends! The walk will be about 1 mile with minimal elevation change but uneven terrain. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp. All ages welcome.

  • 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 at the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be outdoors in the Nature's Classroom gazebo when the weather is nice!

  • Group Hike at the Pinnacles

    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: Owls

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

    Learn about these silent, nocturnal animals and craft a new friend to bring home with you.    Free, geared towards elementary ages.

  • Fall Break Hike

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

    We will hike together up to Bluegrass Overlook to see what we can explore. This is an opportunity to meet new friends and have a good time outdoors. Open to families with homeschoolers and students on their Fall Break! *Not a drop off program *Cancelled in case of inclement weather

  • Aprendiendo con la Naturaleza

    Memorial Park W Jefferson St., Berea, Kentucky

    Learning with Nature! Join us for a bilingual program for a family activity geared towards elementary ages. We will meet in Memorial Park at 4:30pm. Cancelled in case of inclement weather.

  • 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 at the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be outdoors in the Nature's Classroom gazebo when the weather is nice!

  • Whimsical Woods Series: The Moss People

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

    The Moss People: Learn about the Moss People of old German folklore and make your own nature-inspired moss person to take home.  In the Meeting Room at Madison County Public Library

  • CANCELED – Group Hike — American Chestnut Orchard

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

    *Canceled due to weather!* Join us for a hike at the Pinnacle Knob trail to learn about and see the American Chestnut mother orchard on the College forest. The Forestry Department has been managing this orchard and collaborating with the American Chestnut Foundation across multiple states to work towards cultivating a blight-resistant tree. The hike …