Nature R&R at the Pinnacles
2023-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2023-08-18 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).
*Saturday hike times change to 1:00pm in September

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!

Kid's Curiosity Hike
2023-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
On this walk through the woods, we will try to ask as many questions as we can think of! It’s okay if we don’t always know the answer–staying curious is the important part! We’ll take our time to notice things we might not day-to-day and stop to appreciate the smaller details in nature!
This is a 1 mile loop that is a bit uphill at the start then has minimal elevation change. Please dress for the weather and bring water!

Nature R&R at Anglin Falls
2023-08-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Anglin Falls, 842 Anglin Falls Rd., 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 Anglin Falls can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/anglin-falls/
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Please reserve your free spot on Eventbrite here!

Nature R&R: a slow-paced, restorative and relaxing forest experience
2023-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Anglin Falls, 842 Anglin Falls Rd., 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 Anglin Falls can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/anglin-falls/
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Reserve a free spot on Eventbrite by searching or this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-rr-a-slow-paced-relaxing-and-restorative-forest-experience-tickets-710617234277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2023-09-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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 10:00am in May-August

Kid's Activity: Ant-y Antics
2023-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We will explore the world of these amazing insects by going outside and observing! After, we’ll have a story and some snacks–ants on a log (nut free option available)!

Kid's Actvity: Changes in Nature
2023-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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
2023-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.
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 use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-rr-a-slow-paced-restorative-and-relaxing-forest-experience-tickets-710623864107?aff=oddtdtcreator

Kid's Activity: Build a Bug Hotel
2023-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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
2023-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 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

Tree I.D. Hike at the Pinnacles
2023-10-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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, bring water, and any medications you may need (ex. EpiPen).
*Hike times change to 10:00am in May-August

City of Berea Tree Week Kickoff Event
2023-10-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, 40403, 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
2023-10-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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
2023-10-09 01:00 - 14:30 | Alumni Patio, 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY, 40404, 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
2023-10-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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 this will help give back.
Many hands make light work, so we would love to see you 3:30-5:00pm! Please bring a pair of work/garden gloves if you have them.

Clear Day Thunder Film Screening and Q&A
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Carter G. Woodson Center, 101 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, 40403, 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
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, 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.

Nature R&R: a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience
2023-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Alumni Patio, 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY, 40404, United States
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 Alumni Patio behind the Alumni building on campus and walk down to Brushy Fork together.
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Please reserve your free spot by searching on Eventbrite.

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2023-10-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Jeff Hutton and the Pinnacles Astronomy Club will be here at the Forestry Outreach Center with tools for you to safely view the partial eclipse happening this day!
Stop by between 12:00-3:00pm, with around 1:00pm being the maximum eclipse time.

Nature Hike at the Pinnacles
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States

Painting with Natural Dyes
2023-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Our student, Kya, has been working to make dyes that can be used as paint made from natural materials found in the forest!
Come and relax by painting yourself a masterpiece…
Please be aware that supplies are limited!

Family Activity: The Great Tree Hunt
2023-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
Meet at the bridge in Brushy Fork (map here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/) for a fun, friendly competition to see who can find the biggest, oldest trees in the forest! More info to come soon, watch for the event on Facebook.
