March 27, 2013 - 11:24am
The weather outside may still be frightful, but there are still signs of spring to see at Bernheim Forest, Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, and Louisville Nature Center.
Clearly, "Spring" Break 2013 is shaping up to be much different from last year's Spring Break. Last year, I remember taking my kids to play in the creek at Big Rock, flying kites at Joe Creason, and even setting up a tent in the backyard to pretend camp. This year, I'm just hoping...
March 21, 2013 - 9:33am
Welcome spring this weekend by taking the family to see birds of prey at Kentucky's first nature preserve.
Spring is upon us and although the weather has yet to achieve the level of warmth we expect this time of year, many of thoughts are turning to the outdoors.Let’s face it, spring is almost synonymous with nature.This weekend, if you feel the same way, head out to Blackacre State Nature...
November 9, 2012 - 12:38pm
Bernheim's amazing tree sculpture by Patrick Dougherty rivals any playground and check out upcoming night hikes and night sky watches this fall.
When it's warm and sunny outside, opportunities abound for fun activities with your family. Once the chill sets in, however, planning weekend jaunts becomes a little harder. Earlier this week when my kids were out of school, we drove south down I-65 to one the area's best destinations:...
August 29, 2012 - 5:02pm
Jefferson Memorial Forest is offering a course designed to help everyone feel comfortable and confident in exploring the beauty of the forest and other natural areas in the region.
Perhaps you love nature and want to feel more comfortable out in the elements by yourself. Maybe you want to share a fun experience with your family or friends. You might even be one of the growing subset of people afraid of being left behind in the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Whatever your...
August 27, 2012 - 1:57pm
Yew Dell Botanical Garden’s Hummingbird Festival was a great way to spend a few hours enjoying the gardens and learning about one of Mother Nature’s most amazing marvels.
The Yew Dell Botanical Gardens hosted their annual Hummingbird Festival on Saturday with more than 700 people attending, including vast numbers of enthusiasts, casual bird watchers, photographers, and children. Visitors were able to spot several hummingbirds around the 34-acre botanical gardens,...
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