BC Forestry Outreach Center

Wildflower Walk at West Barton Trailhead
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Monticello) | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Meet us at the parking lot at the West Barton Trailhead (1 mile towards town from the main Pinnacles parking lot) at 5:30 when we will embark on a slow stroll to observe wildflowers! There is minimal elevation gain.
Weather dependent, RSVP on our Facebook event for updates/cancellation.

Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at Brushy Fork
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at Brushy Fork (meet at the bridge). 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 parking lot to begin at 5:30 pm.
Please RSVP for a FREE spot on Eventbrite: https://naturerandranglinfalls.eventbrite.com
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork
Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/@bereacollegefoc/videos
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.

Forest Meditations
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Come join us each Saturday from 9-10am at the Forestry Outreach Center for Forest Meditations!
This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world. All are welcome. We will meet in the classroom until the weather gets warmer at which time we’ll switch to the pavilion. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided.
We will start with a short introduction to the sit, meditate for about 20 minutes, and then invite you to reflect on your experience in any way you wish. It could be through writing, drawing or quiet contemplation. We would then welcome anyone who would like to share from their experience. We would love to have you linger afterwards for coffee and conversation.
This event is hosted by Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, Wendy Zagray Warren, Jane Mecham and Pat Gailey.

Group Nature Hike
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife?Then join at group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea!***Saturdays at 1:00pm, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends will decide on the destination together. We can also split groups (if there is ample staffing) if there are different wants/needs of hike difficulty.Please bring water and any medications you might need (i.e. inhaler). Dress for the weather.
Directions to the Pinnacles and a map of the trails can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles/
*The hike will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather including thunderstorms or high winds*Group hikes are offered year round.Hike times:*May-August, 10:00am*September-April, 1:00pm

Family Activity: Nature Printmaking
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Thanks to the Berea Printmaking Club for joining us at the Pinnacles on April 13th at 2:00pm to host a cyanotype printing event!
Cyanotype is a type of printing that uses UV light to expose chemically treated paper to show the “negative” of whatever object is placed. We will learn how to ethically source natural items from the forest that we can use in our nature art!
This activity is open for all ages. We will also have some paints and crayons that can be used with leaves etc. to make prints as well.
This activity is weather dependent. Please RSVP on the Forestry Outreach Center Facebook event for updates or cancellation.

Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at the Pinnacles
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at the Forestry Outreach Center/Pinnacles. 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 Center at 10:30am.
Please RSVP for a FREE spot on Eventbrite: https://naturerandrpinnacles.eventbrite.com
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions. Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHiMFUwfcg.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.

Family Activity: Bug Safari
2025-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We’ll slowly walk around the lower forest to find as many bug friends as we can find to observe with magnifying glasses and the microscope (if we can catch the bugs!)
Geared towards younger kids but all ages welcome.
Weather dependent.

Group Nature Hike
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife?Then join at group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea!***Saturdays at 10:00am, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends will decide on the destination together. We can also split groups (if there is ample staffing) if there are different wants/needs of hike difficulty.Please bring water and any medications you might need (i.e. inhaler). Dress for the weather.
Directions to the Pinnacles and a map of the trails can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles/
*The hike will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather including thunderstorms or high winds*Group hikes are offered year round.Hike times:*May-August, 10:00am*September-April, 1:00pm

Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at Anglin Falls
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Anglin Falls, 842 Anglin Falls Rd., KY, United States
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at Anglin Falls (842 Anglin Falls Rd.). 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 parking lot to begin at 5:30 pm.
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/anglin-falls
Please RSVP on Eventbrite!
Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/@bereacollegefoc/videos
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.

Birdwatching Walk
2025-05-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join our ecologist at 9:00am for a slow walk in the woods to spot birds! Bring your own binoculars if you have them, some will be available.
This is in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! The usage of apps like iNaturalist, Merlin, and eBird are especially encouraged!

Family Activity: All About Birds
2025-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with bird-themed games and crafts, including natural birdfeeders that you can take home or hang in the forest!

*CANCELLED: Star Party with Jeff Hutton
2025-05-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us on the evening of May 13th for a presentation by local astronomer, Jeff Hutton, followed by stargazing through telescopes!
This event is for all ages. Please feel free to bring a telescope if you have one, and Jeff can answer any questions you may have!
You can learn more about the night sky with Jeff’s monthly articles which can be found under “Skies Over the Pinnacles“.
*Stargazing is weather dependent

Cyanotype Nature Prints
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Create a masterpiece using items from nature and the power of the sun!

Family Open Mic Night at the Amphitheater
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join Madison County Public Library and the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center for a family friendly open mic night! The library will help kids prepare and go over the basics of public speaking before they take the stage to show case their talent! There will be a pop-up library should anyone be struck with inspiration and want to show off their reading skills.
No sign up required. Please bring a stadium seat/camp chair. Some light refreshments and snacks will be available.
The Amphitheater is located right before you embark on your hike to the pinnacles, look for the big flag that says Pop-Up Library.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.
Thank you to the Madison County Public Library for this event!

Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at the Pinnacles
2025-05-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at the Forestry Outreach Center/Pinnacles. 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 Center at 1:30pm.
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles
Please RSVP on Eventbrite!
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions. Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHiMFUwfcg.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.

Family Activity: Micro-Exploration
2025-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We will use our microscope to look at the smaller aspects of nature! Feel free to bring your own objects you’re curious about.

Teddy Bear Picnic
2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join the Madison County Public Library, Winterberry Studio, and the Forestry Outreach Center while as we have our 2nd annual teddy bear picnic! Bring your favorite stuffed animal and a picnic lunch, read a book to your stuffed animal, enjoy some snacks, crafts, and nature art.
We will have some snacks.
Free and open to all. Indoors in case of rain.

Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at Brushy Fork
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Brushy Fork, Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea, 40403
Please RSVP on Eventbrite.
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at the Brushy Fork bridge (parking off Scaffold Cane Rd.). 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 parking lot to begin at 5:30 pm.
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork
Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/@bereacollegefoc/videos
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.
