Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for nature hikes here at the Pinnacles every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings at 10:00am. 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).
*Saturday hike times change to 1:00pm in September

Wonders of the Night
2023-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for a night of curiosity and wonder…first, learn about the night sky from Jeff Hutton. Then, if the sky is clear, we will head outside and stargaze through telescopes! If you have one, you are welcome to set it up. Jeff will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
If the night is cloudy, the FOC staff will guide a short walk in the woods. We will be on the lookout for nocturnal friends.
PLEASE bring your own flashlight/lantern.
We will not go on the walk in case of heavy rain.

**Cancelled** Kid Activity: Exploring Pollinators
2023-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
*Cancelled due to weather**
We’ll celebrate pollinator week by learning about our pollinator friends!

Nature R&R at Brushy Fork
2023-06-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover.

Please reserve a spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/nature-rr-a-slow-paced…

Meet at the bridge, shown on the map along with directions to Brushy Fork can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/

Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.

Toddler Picnic at the Pinnacles
2023-07-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Spend some time enjoying the outdoors with your toddler and friends! We will have some fruit and packaged snacks, please bring any other
food/drinks for you and your little one.
We will have picnic blankets but feel free to bring your own blanket/seating.
*cancelled in case of rain/storms

Nature R&R: a slow-paced, restorative forest experience
2023-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover.
Please reserve a spot on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/nature-rr-a-slow-paced…

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.

Nature R&R: a slow-paced, restorative forest experience
2023-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover.
Please reserve a spot on Eventbrite and check out the informational video: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/nature-rr-a-slow-paced…

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.

Wonders of the Night
2023-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for an evening of learning about the night sky with local astronomer, Jeff Hutton.
If the night is clear, we’ll head outside to look through telescopes. If you have one of your own, bring it along! Jeff can answer any questions you might have about setup and viewing.

If it’s cloudy, the FOC staff will guide a short walk in the woods. Please bring a flashlight!
*we will not go on the night hike if it is rainy/has been raining enough for the trails to be muddy, check back here for updates

Bubbles & Eco-Friendly Water Balloons
2023-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Cool down from the mid-summer heat by playing with crocheted, eco-friendly water balloons and making bubbles! We will be in the front lawn area in front of the FOC. Feel free to bring any water toys you have as long as they can be picked up easily/reused (i.e. not traditional water balloons).
*cancelled in case of rain

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2023-08-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for nature hikes here at the Pinnacles every Friday, and Saturday mornings at 10:00am. 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 1:00pm in September

Nature R&R at the Pinnacles
2023-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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 on Eventbrite here!

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for nature hikes here at the Pinnacles every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings at 10:00am. 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 1:00pm in September

Kid's Bug Safari
2023-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We’ll head outside on the lookout for our insect friends! This will be a slow walk. Please dress for the weather and bring water!

Wonders of the Night
2023-08-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for an evening of learning about the night sky with Jeff Hutton… “Alignments that have nothing to do with your car!”
If the night is clear, we’ll head outside to look through telescopes. If you have one of your own, bring it along! Jeff can answer any questions you might have about setup and viewing.
The FOC staff will also guide a short walk in the woods to look for critters. Please bring a flashlight!
Those who stay until 10:45 will be treated to a rare occultation (covering up) of the bright star Antares, in Scorpius. Bring your telescope or binoculars!
