Join us at 7:00 pm for a night of learning and stargazing! BC Astronomy students will have a brief presentation followed by stargazing through telescopes! Students--a shuttle will leave from Alumni Circle at 6:45 pm sharp. It will return by 9:00 pm. Star parties are free and open to all ages!
Berea College Archaeology and the Forestry Outreach Center invite you to a day of celebrating Native American history through oral history and Archaeology. This will include: Facilitated discussions from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:30-4:00pm including archaeologists and tribal leaders Outdoor family-oriented activities throughout the day Star Party starting at 6:30 pm featuring a short presentation by Berea …
Forestry Outreach Center volunteer Abigail Kingston is holding a launch meeting for Tiny Forest, a suburban rewilding project serving Richmond, Berea and the surrounding area. Tiny Forest seeks to establish a network of volunteers to grow, transplant, and raise native tree saplings and other native plants, which will be given away for free to homeowners …
Hike the Pinnacles with us on Saturdays (weather-permitting!) We can introduce you to the trails or provide a theme-focused hike on a specific topic. Contact Wendy Warren (warrenw@berea.edu) or John Abrams (John_Abrams@berea.edu) for more details. Free and open to all. Please bring everything you might need including appropriate clothing/footwear, snacks, water, and medications. September-May: 1:00 …
Hike the Pinnacles with us on Saturdays (weather-permitting!) We can introduce you to the trails or provide a theme-focused hike on a specific topic. Contact Wendy Warren (warrenw@berea.edu) or John Abrams (John_Abrams@berea.edu) for more details. Free and open to all. Please bring everything you might need including appropriate clothing/footwear, snacks, water, and medications. September-May: 1:00 …
Hike the Pinnacles with us on Saturdays (weather-permitting!) We can introduce you to the trails or provide a theme-focused hike on a specific topic. Contact Wendy Warren (warrenw@berea.edu) or John Abrams (John_Abrams@berea.edu) for more details. Free and open to all. Please bring everything you might need including appropriate clothing/footwear, snacks, water, and medications. September-May: 1:00 …
December 14th, 3:30-4:30 pm Join us for activities for kids of all ages that will help us learn about the signs that animals leave behind...tracks and scat! Activities will be outdoors if the weather allows.
Did you get new plants over the holidays or are looking to fight the winter woes by adding some life to your home? Join us at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center on National Houseplant Appreciation Day for a fun plant swap. Bring in your excess or unwanted houseplants and trade them with others, or …
Join us every Saturday for a group hike/walk! The destinations are decided by the group(s). You are welcome to come by whether you'd like to take a leisurely stroll with others or go up to an overlook. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center building where there is a water filling station and restrooms available. Please …
Stay warm from the winter chill with a hot chocolate and cozy story time! We'll have lots of books to choose to read out loud together or individually. There will also be a few self-guided activities for in between books! *Sunday kid programs geared towards K-5th but all welcome
We had a great first meeting in November for our volunteer-led, Tiny Forest group. If you are interested in unearthing the natural potential of your yard or outdoor space or would like to help others in their efforts, this group is for you! This meeting will discuss potential projects that will begin in the spring. …