Weather Policy: For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, all programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, including rain, wind, and severe weather warnings and advisories.
Kentucky’s Land Snails: Citizen Science in Action
Join us for a presentation on the land snails of Kentucky with Dan and Judy DoursonPresenters: Dan and Judy DoursonJoin Dan and Judy Dourson as they share their passion for […]
FLOC: First Friday Birding
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin 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 […]
The Meso-mammals of Kentucky
Join us for a presentation on the meso-mammals of Kentucky with wildlife biologist Courtney HayesPresenter: Courtney Hayes, Kentucky Department of Fish and WildlifeLearn about the mammalian meso-predators that live among […]
Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USEnd 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 […]
New Neighbors and a Ticking Clock: the ecology of ephemeral ponds w/Cy Mott
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USThe ecology of ephemeral ponds with Dr. Cy MottLearn about the ecology and evolution of organisms inhabiting the fishless ephemeral ponds and streams of Kentucky. Join EKU aquatic ecologist Dr. […]
Plein Air Painting & Drawing
Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff to draw and paint over 4 hours.Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff […]
Bluegrass Land & Nature Symposium
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin us for the 2nd Bluegrass Land and Nature Symposium!Registration opens August 1st.On Saturday, September 28, we’ll have a full day of programs led by regional experts for the 2nd […]
FLOC: First Friday Birding
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin 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 […]
Birding for Beginners
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin us for a Birding for Beginners walk and sit during fall migration. This program is for those ages 9 and up.If you’ve ever thought birdwatching would be fun or […]
Beginning Drawing in Nature
We'll focus on how to begin a drawing in a way that is easier and less scary than you might think!This is a workshop specifically for potential artists young and […]
Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USEnd 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 […]
Tree Week Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USEnd 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 […]
Floracliff’s Sentinels: A tour of the sanctuary’s old oak trees
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USMeet some of Kentucky's oldest trees on this hike at Floracliff.Floracliff’s forested ravines are home to some of the oldest known trees in Kentucky. This hike will feature some of […]
Plein Air Painting & Drawing
Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff to draw and paint over 4 hours.Join fellow artists on a hike to a scenic spot within Floracliff […]
The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USHone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words to explore Floracliff in different seasons.Hone your observational skills through journal writing, as we use our words to […]
FLOC: First Friday Birding
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin 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 […]
Fall Long Hike
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USPonder the scenic forest views of mid-autumn as we explore trails throughout the Sanctuary.On this long hike, we'll trek along our upland trails and down ravines to visit Elk Lick […]
Intro to Winter Tree ID – Looking at all the clues
Join botanist Rob Paratley to learn how to identify trees without their leaves.Many people think that identifying trees after they've dropped their leaves is a difficult challenge. Most guides focus […]
FLOC: First Friday Birding
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin 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 […]
Winter Solstice Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USEnd 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 […]