Bring the flickering lights of summer nights inside by crafting your own glowing firefly.
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Join us for a slow walk after the sun sets to try and find nocturnal forest friends! The walk will be about 1 mile with minimal elevation change but uneven terrain. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp. All ages welcome. |
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Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be outdoors in the Nature's Classroom gazebo when the weather is nice!
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Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do? Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer. Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. … |
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Learn about these silent, nocturnal animals and craft a new friend to bring home with you. Free, geared towards elementary ages. |
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We will hike together up to Bluegrass Overlook to see what we can explore. This is an opportunity to meet new friends and have a good time outdoors. Open to families with homeschoolers and students on their Fall Break! *Not a drop off program *Cancelled in case of inclement weather |
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Learning with Nature! Join us for a bilingual program for a family activity geared towards elementary ages. We will meet in Memorial Park at 4:30pm. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. |
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Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be outdoors in the Nature's Classroom gazebo when the weather is nice!
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The Moss People: Learn about the Moss People of old German folklore and make your own nature-inspired moss person to take home. In the Meeting Room at Madison County Public Library
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*Canceled due to weather!* Join us for a hike at the Pinnacle Knob trail to learn about and see the American Chestnut mother orchard on the College forest. The Forestry Department has been managing this orchard and collaborating with the American Chestnut Foundation across multiple states to work towards cultivating a blight-resistant tree. The hike … |
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Email Wendy at warrenw@berea.edu to sign up. We will meet at the bridge in Brushy Fork. Directions here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/ We live in an age where stressors are all around us--and hope sometimes seems hard to come by. Research is increasingly describing what our bodies need: time together in the natural world we are a part … |
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Join Berea College ecologist, John Abrams, on a guided hike at Anglin Falls. Sign up is required, please email zagrayk@berea.edu . We will meet at the Forestry Outreach Center (2047 Big Hill Rd. Berea, KY) first, then caravan about 15 minutes to Anglin Falls. Anglin Falls is co-managed with the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves … |
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Join the Visitor Center on Friday, October 16th from 5-6pm for a conversation with artist David Cooke. David creates unique hand-turned wooden bowls from fallen trees on the Berea College campus. These works of art are the result of a collaboration with the College's Urban Forestry team to further their commitment to sustainability. Each bowl … |
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Join us for a canine-focused visit to the Pinnacles lower forest! Activities will include paw art, a dog-friendly photo station, face painting, a tree giveaway, and more! While enjoying the forest, learn about how trees help our furry friends!
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All day music festival organized by the Berea Earth Warriors. Learn more HERE.
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Under the shade of our trees, generations of students have studied, socialized, and grown their careers. Join us for a 45-minute walk to see some of Berea College's exemplary trees, and learn how we manage and value our urban tree canopy! No registration required. Meet at the Berea College Visitor Center. |
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Join us for an afternoon of celebrating with: Outdoor performance featuring 13 ft. tall puppet Granny Chestnut Art exhibit celebrating stories about trees from around the world Crafts and costumes Great for all ages! In case of rain we will be inside the Forestry Outreach Center building! Thanks Berea College Art in Action!
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A healthy urban tree canopy begins with people. Some cities have thriving canopies, while other cities struggle. Join the Berea College Urban Forestry team for a discussion on policies and practices that promote tree health, how you can advocate for trees, and what you can plant/do as an individual!
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Come join us at the Forestry Outreach to do Cyanotypes! Cyanotypes are a photographic printing process using the sun's light to create a negative image. Great for all ages. Cyanotype chemical & paper provided. If you'd like to print on something other than watercolor paper, please bring materials like linen or cotton and plan to … |
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Email Wendy at warrenw@berea.edu to sign up. We will meet at the Forestry Outreach Center first and caravan to Anglin Falls. We live in an age where stressors are all around us–and hope sometimes seems hard to come by. Research is increasingly describing what our bodies need: time together in the natural world we are … |
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Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be outdoors in the Nature's Classroom gazebo when the weather is nice!
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The Moss People: Learn about the Moss People of old German folklore and make your own nature-inspired moss person to take home. In Room #138 at the Richmond branch of the Madison County Public Library.
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Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do? Join us for a group hike every Saturday to … |
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Bring your pumpkin-carving skills and personalize your very own Jack O’ Lantern to add to your Halloween décor. There will be limited supply of pumpkins--first come-first served! |
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Join us to enjoy a sunset at the Bluegrass Overlook! We will meet at the Center at 5:15pm to make it to the top before sundown. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp for the hike down. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. |
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We will hike up to the Bluegrass Overlook while developing an inquiry question and learn how to begin exploring that question. Geared towards homeschoolers, middle/high school ages. *Not a drop-off program *Cancelled in case of inclement weather |
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Come join us for Forest Meditations. This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the forest. All are welcome. Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. We will be outdoors in the Nature's Classroom gazebo when the weather is nice!
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What better place to get a great photo of your Halloween costume than at the top of a Pinnacle? Celebrate Halloween by joining the 1:00pm group hike and maybe get a little candy on the way! *Please still wear appropriate footwear for hiking and keep costumes "PG." As always, bring water. *Cancelled in the case … |