Enter a magical, hidden world in the Forest, where creatures of the imagination live. Bring your children on an enchanted hike in search of forest fairies living among the wildflowers and trees. Along the way, your child may use their creativity to make a fairy house of natural materials. We will end at our Nature Explore Classroom and enjoy s’mores at the campfire! Program meets in the Horine Reservation’s Environmental Education Center. Ages: 5 - 12. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10/person

Celebrate International Beaver Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest! Wood-n’t you like to bring your little learner to a gnaw-some morning of beaver fun? Listen to the tale of the 1948 Beaver Drop during storytime, and then enjoy some stellar STEAM activities inspired by everybody’s favorite ecosystem engineer. Beaver or be square! Meets at the Environmental Education Center. Ages: This program is intended for K through 5th grade learners & their parental figure. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: Free

Celebrate Mother’s Day in nature with a special tree identification adventure! Join us for a guided hike where you’ll learn to recognize trees by their leaves and flowers. After exploring, get creative with a leaf rubbing craft to take home. It’s the perfect way to connect with nature and make lasting memories with mom! Meets at the Environmental Education Center. Ages 7+ Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: Free

Come listen to a reading of “If You Find A Leaf” by Aimee Sicuro and let her charming illustrations inspire you to create your very own leaf art as you explore the forest floor and let your imagination run free!

Join us for an insect-filled adventure. Learn about bugs through games and activities. Embark on an epic bug hunt to discover critters in their natural habitats, then get creative by building your very own mini bug hotel. It will be a buzzing good time!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of learning about animal adaptations! In this hands-on program, kids will explore adaptations through games and activities that highlight how animals survive and thrive in their environments. After, kids will create their own adaptation craft to take home. It’s a wild, hands-on adventure you won’t want to miss!

Join us for a series of seasonal-focused mini-retreats. These programs provide the space, tools, and guidance for finding sanctuary in the rhythms of nature. Activities will include beginner-friendly yoga, guided meditations, journaling, silent reflection in nature, and simple crafts with natural materials. Join us to sync your life to nature’s cycles and learn about the phenology of the natural world. Ages- 16 and up. Pre Registration Required $15 for each program