BC Forestry Outreach Center

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2023-07-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-21 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-11 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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 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!

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
