• Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at Brushy Fork

    Brushy Fork Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea

    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 …

  • Forest Meditations

    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 …

  • *No group hike 6/7*

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

    Due to staffing we will NOT have a group hike on 6/7. We hope you join us for future hikes!

  • Family Activity: Pinecone Birdfeeders & Walk

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

    Make a natural birdfeeder then take a walk in the forest to hang them up for our bird friends! You can also make some to take home with you.

  • Forest Meditations

    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. …

  • 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 …