• Night Hike

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

    Join us at dusk for a slow-paced, 1 mile walk through the woods to look for critters and enjoy the serenity of the dark woods. We will meet at the FOC at 8:45 pm to begin the walk at 9pm. Please bring a headlamp/flashlight/lantern.Cancelled/rescheduled in the case of inclement weather. We will be hosting at …

  • Family Activity: Bug Safari

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

    We will go on a slow-paced walk and make a loop in the lower forest to try and find as many insect friends as we can! We will meet at the FOC building to leave at 2:00pm. Cancelled in the case of inclement weather.  

  • Pollinators of the Night

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

    Join our ecologist while he conducts research on nocturnal pollinators in the forest! We will be at the amphitheater (right before the main trailhead) from 9:30pm until we get tired and want to go home! This is a great chance to observe lesser-seen moths and other insects. Happy Pollinator Week!

  • Forest Meditation

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 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 …

  • Group Nature Hike

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 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. …

  • Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at the Pinnacles

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

    Please RSVP on Eventbrite. 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 contact us …

  • Family Activity: Pollinator Celebration

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

    Learn about and celebrate the pollinator friends that sustain us! Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Happy Pollinator Week!

  • Forest Meditation

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 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 …

  • Group Nature Hike

    Forestry Outreach Center 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, KY, 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. …

  • Family Activity: Mud Day!

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

    Join the Madison County Public Library, Winterberry Studio, and the Forestry Outreach Center as we celebrate International Mud Day! We will have a pop-up library and mud play by the creek. The path is behind the playhouse to the left along the paved part of the trail in the lower forest. Dress appropriately, this will …

  • Pinnacles Summer Morning Camp

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

    Won't you be my neighbor...in the forest neighborhood? The Berea College Forestry Outreach Center is offering two sessions (different age ranges) of morning activities learning about our ecosystem/forest neighborhood and how to be good neighbors to each other and wildlife. These activities are free, but registration is required! This is not a drop off program--a guardian must be …

  • Forest Families

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

    🌿 Forest Families: Thursday Morning Hikes Looking for a safe and welcoming way to enjoy the woods with (or without) your kids? Join us every Thursday at 9am at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center. This is a community hike for moms, dads, grandparents, guardians—everyone is welcome! Come with your little ones or on your …

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