Join us for a seminar with Dr. Mike McGlue to learn how Kentucky CLIMBS is building resilience in KY using earth and environmental science."Kentucky CLIMBS - Building Resilience in the the Commonwealth using Earth and Environmental Science"Presenter: Dr. Mike McGlue, Director, Kentucky Geological SurveyMore details coming soon.Dr Mike McGlue is the State Geologist and Director […]
Join us for a live raptor program with Raptor Rehab of Kentucky. This program is for participants 8 years old and up.We're excited to host Raptor Rehab of Kentucky for a 60-minute program with live raptors.Raptor Rehab of Kentucky Inc. is the largest raptor only rehab center in the state. They takein 350-400 birds of […]
Join us for birding with the Floracliff Ornithology Community (FLOC)!Start your day with an easy-paced bird walk. Experienced birders will guide you on a 1-2 mile loop through grassland and forested habitat. We'll take our time to document all the birds we see and hear during this community science based program. Bring binoculars or borrow […]
Learn about our scaly cold-blooded friends that call central Kentucky home. For ages 5-10.Reptiles are amazing animals that live in all sorts of habitats. Come out to learn about our scaly cold-blooded friends that call central Kentucky home. We will look closely at shells and sheds in the nature center, then explore the trails looking […]
End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees.End your day with a quiet and relaxing “golden hour” hike at Floracliff while the early evening sunset shines through the trees. This will feature Elk Lick Falls and one of Kentucky’s oldest known […]
Let's go for a butterfly walk! Recommended for ages 12 and up.To celebrate Pollinator Week, we are highlighting central Kentucky's butterflies.Over 70 butterflies have been documented at Floracliff. This diversity is supported by the variety of habitats and plants found throughout the sanctuary. During this outdoor program, we will scout for butterflies in the field […]
Join for an evening with the beetles of Floracliff!Join us for an evening hike in search of the wonderfully diverse world of beetles. Paul Baker, a research entomologist at Kentucky State University, will lead a group of hikers around Floracliff to discover and explore the various places where beetles can be found. Bring your hiking […]