Local astronomer, Jeff Hutton, will be here with telescopes set up to view the moon for International Observe the Moon Night! Feel free to bring your own telescope. After Jeff’s presentation and moongazing, we will go on a short, slow walk through the woods. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp if interested. (weather dependent) Learn about the …
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Scientists can learn a lot about owl health and behavior from looking at their diet. We can do that with owl pellets--what an owl regurgitates after eating! We will dissect pellets and see what our owl friend ate. Limited supply. Pellets are sanitized. |
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Have you ever found a bug that you’d like to preserve but aren’t sure how? Come learn the basics of insect pinning! Materials provided. If you have insects you’d like to bring, place them in a closed container with a damp paper towel for 24 hours before. |
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Come join us each Saturday 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 “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided. We will start with a short …
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Celebrate Tree Week by joining us on a walk where you can learn how to identify different tree species in the forest! The walk will be slow-paced and approximately 1 mile with some uneven terrain. Meet at the Pinnacle Knob trails parking lot to leave at 11:00am.
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The Berea College Grounds team is starting the Free Tree Initiative--a project to grow native trees from the forest that can then be intentionally planted on campus or in the forest or given to community members to plant. The mini tree nursery boxes will be placed in the forest by the Center to get tended … |
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We're teaming up with Berea College Art in Action to make nature-inspired costumes that you can wear this Halloween season, including during our upcoming Whimsical Woods event! We will have supplies, just bring your creativity to room 101 in the Hafter-Gibson building on campus from 1:00-3:00pm. Our Whimsical Woods event is Sunday, October 19th, 5:00-7:00pm … |
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Meet at the Pinnacle Knob trail parking lot to embark on a birdwatching walk! Bring binoculars if you have them. Some uneven terrain, hike 1-2 miles. Cancelled in case of rain.
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Come join us each Saturday 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 “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided. We will start with a short …
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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. PLEASE RSVP for a FREE spot on Eventbrite. We will meet at the Center at 11:00am. Directions and a map can be found here: … |
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Come join us each Saturday 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 “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided. We will start with a short …
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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, 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 … |
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Join the Berea College Printmaking Club in making cyanotype prints--using the energy from the sun to develop designs on paper/fabric. Supplies and paper provided. You’re welcome to bring a small linen or cotton item to dye. Rain date: November 2nd |
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While wearing a blindfold, experience navigating a path using a cane and learn how to be a sighted guide. Feel free to come any time and then hike on your own. To register, visit: givebutter.com/hikinginthedark This event is by the Kentucky School for the Blind. Please contact them with any questions.
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Come join us each Saturday 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 “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided. We will start with a short …
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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, 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 … |
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Many animals are getting ready to hibernate for the winter, including bats! We will have crafts to learn about different aspects of bat life. |