Events

Live Owl Program and Prowl

Shawnee Golf Clubhouse 460 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY, United States

Will owls respond if they’re called? Whooooo knows! Join Natural Areas staff for an owl prowl that will begin indoors with a presentation by Raptor Rehab of Kentuckiana. See live owls up close! Learn about these amazing nocturnal predators, their habitats, and behaviors. The evening continues with a hike along well-traveled paths as we call out for these elusive birds. Dress for the weather. Program meets at Shawnee Golf Clubhouse at 460 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY Fee: $5/person For ages 10 and older A parent/ legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404.

Family Birding at Shawnee with Raptor Rehab

Shawnee Golf Clubhouse 460 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY, United States

Come meet and learn about Raptor Rehab’s beautiful birds of prey! Afterward, we will go out and practice birding. Hopefully, we can spot some raptors in the wild! The first half of the program is indoors, and the second half is walking outdoors, so please bring layers to keep warm if you plan to bird with us. Programs meets at Shawnee Golf Clubhouse at 460 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY For all ages Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $5/family

Map and Compass

Horine Conference Center 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Map and landscape reading are skills every outdoor person should possess. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to read and interpret topographic maps and locate destinations while using a compass. These in-field exercises are a hands-on learning experience. Program meets in the Horine Reservation main parking lot. Ages: 8 and up. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $5/person

Fairies in the Forest

Horine Program Field 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

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. Address: 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118

Mill Creek Cleanup

Sylvania Park 6650 Sylvania 5 RdLouisville, KY 40258, Louisville, KY, United States

Volunteer with us- at multiple locations along Mill Creek as we work together to acheive safe. clean waterways for our community! Receive a FREE t-shirt! Hosted by MSD, gloves and trash bags will be provided.

Spring Crafternoon

Horine Conference Center 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Spring has sprung! Celebrate the return of the light by creating a botanical luminary that will keep your space bright and cheery even during an April shower! Grab a friend, a date, or come ready to meet fellow crafters at this adults-only event. All materials (and a light snack!) will be provided during this naturalist-led craft. Program meets at the Horine Conference Center. Ages: 16+ A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10/person

Forest Fest 2024

Horine Conference Center 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

A spectacular day of Bluegrass music, food and beverages, craft vendors, and youth activities in a scenic environment awaits those who

Budding Naturalist

Environmental Education Center 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY, United States

A family friendly environmental program aimed at enticing young budding naturalists in seeing nature through a different lens. Individuals will be crafting their own unique binoculars out of natural materials that will then be utilized on a guided hike to help bring nature more into focus. Each participant will be provided a naturalist journal to help identify their observations. Program will meet at the Environmental Education Center in Horine Reservation Ages: K-5 with parent/legal guardian to accompany. Pre-Registration online or by calling 503-368-5405 Fee: Free

Great American Campout

Horine Program Field 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Jefferson Memorial Forest will join tens of thousands of people across the nation as they camp for a cause. The annual Great American Campout is a nationwide event that connects people with the great outdoors. This event is an easy way for friends, families, and children to connect with nature, sleep under the stars, and create memories of outdoor experiences. Jefferson Memorial Forest will provide the campfire, s’mores, and evening activities for your family to enjoy. You provide your dinner, breakfast, and tent. In the morning, you will have the day to explore the Forest; spend time hiking any of our 35 miles of trails or fishing at Tom Wallace Lake with free fishing poles provided at the Welcome Center. Program meets at the Program Area in Horine Reservation. Ages: All ages. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Fee for camping: $25.00 per family Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502/368-5404

Tree Trek

Environmental Education Center 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY, United States

Join us for a hike for young beginners who are curious about trees. A program for explorers who want to see and learn trees. Individuals will have their own tree journal where they can take as many cool notes as they want while on a hike. You will also have the opportunity to do leaf and bark rubbings to really see what a tree looks and feels like. Programs Meets at Environmental Education Center A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: FREE

Map and Compass

Horine Conference Center 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Map and landscape reading are skills every outdoor person should possess. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to read and interpret topographic maps and locate destinations while using a compass. These in-field exercises are a hands-on learning experience. Program meets in the Horine Reservation main parking lot. Ages: 8 and up. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $5/person

Evening Archery

Join us for an introduction to archery and learn how to safely use a bow and arrow. This first session teaches familiarization with equipment as well as the form and skills needed to hit your marks. All equipment is provided. Program meets in Horine Reservation. Ages: 10 and up. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Pre-Registration required. Register Online or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10/person

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