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.
Elk Lick Creek Walk
Experience the beauty and wildlife of Elk Lick CreekElk Lick Creek flows through the heart of Floracliff before its confluence with the Kentucky River. Along the way, the stream and […]
Creating Art in Nature
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades
Join us for a presentation on the amphibians and reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades with herpetologist John MacGregor.John MacGregor presents "Amphibians and Reptiles of the Kentucky River Palisades"John MacGregor […]
Creating Art in Nature
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
New Volunteer Orientation
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesJoin Floracliff's team of volunteers and help us protect, restore, and share nature in the Bluegrass. Floracliff volunteers are important stewards and ambassadors for the sanctuary. They help us accomplish […]
Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesEnd 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 […]
Creating Art in Nature
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
Creating Art in Nature
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
The Bats of Kentucky
Join us for a presentation on the bats of Kentucky with biologist Price Sewell.Price Sewell presents "The Bats of Kentucky"Price Sewell is a Biologist for Copperhead Environmental Consulting. More details […]
Birding for Beginners
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesJoin us for a Tree Week Birding for Beginners walk and sit. This program is for those ages 9 and up.If you’ve ever thought birdwatching would be fun or interesting […]
Tree Week Golden Hour Hike to Elk Lick Falls
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesEnd 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 […]
A Tour of Floracliff’s Old Oak Trees
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesMeet some of Kentucky's oldest known 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 […]
Creating Art in Nature
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesEnd 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 […]
The Natural Word: Nature Journaling at Floracliff
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesHone 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 […]
Fall Color Long Hike
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesImmerse yourself in the colors of 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 […]
Creating Art in Nature
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
Forests and Carbon: What’s the big deal?
Join forest ecologist, Dr. Mary Arthur, on a hike to learn about the forest carbon cycle and why forests matter to a changing climate.Spend the morning learning how forests absorb […]
Winter Tree I.D. Workshop
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 […]
Long Hike
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesPonder 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the Great Backyard Bird Count. This program is for those ages 9 and up.If you’ve ever thought birdwatching would […]
Signs of Spring Long Hike
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USJoin us to kick off our spring hike season with this long hike featuring Elk Lick Creek and Elk Lick Falls.Join us to kick off our spring hike season with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wildflower Hike
Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification, […]
Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Creek
Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification, […]
Wildflower Hike to Elk Lick Falls
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington, KY 40515, Lexington, KY, USExperience early spring at Floracliff on this wildflower hike.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike to see the first blooms of the season. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, […]
Wildflower Hike
Join us to see the first wildflowers of the season.Join us for an early spring wildflower hike led by Floracliff's Stewardship Director, Josie Miller. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, […]
Wildflower Hike with Joyce Bender
Celebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers, their habitats, and us.Celebrate spring’s beauty and explore some of the connections between spring wildflowers, their habitats, and […]
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 […]
Wildflower Hike
Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our […]
Wildflower Hike
Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our […]
Wildflower Hike
Join us for a wildflower hike at Floracliff during peak bloom.Join us for a wildflower hike during peak bloom. This hike will highlight identification, ecology, and pollinator relationships of our […]
Creating Art in Nature Among the Wildflowers
Join us for a few hours of making art at a scenic location in the sanctuary.If you have an interest or desire to broaden your skills as a naturalist and […]
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 […]
Wildflower Hike with Tony Romano
Hike with a botanist at Floracliff during peak wildflower season.Join botanist Tony Romano for this wildflower hike on Floracliff’s showiest wildflower trail. Along the way, Tony will highlight the natural […]
Wildflower Hike with Rob Paratley
Join botanist Rob Paratley for a wildflower hike at Floracliff.Join botanist Rob Paratley for a close look at Floracliff's spring wildflowers. He'll discuss some basics of flower shape and structure, […]
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 […]