STEAM Exchange OST
2022-09-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-09 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)

Shawnee Park OST
2022-09-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-09-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-08-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Shawnee ECHO Office, Louisville, 40211

Americana OST
2022-09-13 16:30 - 18:15, 2022-08-30 16:30 - 18:15

Archery 101
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for an introduction to archery and learn how to safely use a bow and arrow. This 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.
FEE: $10/person
Ages 10 and older. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
Pre-Registration required by calling 502/368-5404.

Monarch Mania
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Horine Conference Center, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, 40118, United States
It’s monarch butterfly season! From egg to caterpillar and chrysalis to butterfly…come see examples of monarchs in all of their stages. Join us to learn about their life cycle and migration. We’ll go on a caterpillar hunt as we search for monarchs and their food source and try our hands at using a net to catch some butterflies to be tagged for their trip south. You will also gain tips for helping monarchs thrive in your own garden.
Program meets in the Horine Reservation main parking lot.
FEE: $10/person
All ages. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
Pre-Registration required by calling 502/368-5404.

Fairdale Village Green Music Series
2022-08-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-12 12:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Fairdale Village Green Music series this summer! Bring a chair, the family, and sit back and enjoy the summer evening with some music. Bands will vary each event.
June 12- Jeff Donohue, Neil Johnstone, and Spencer Corbin & George Stearman opening
July 10- Johnny Berry & the Outliers
August 14- Hora Certa
4:00-7:00 pm

Map and Compass Skills
2022-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Horine Conference Center, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, 40118, 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.
FEE: $5
Ages 8 and older. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
Pre-Registration required by calling 502/368-5404.

West Louisville Appreciation Day
2022-07-30 11:30 - 16:00
Join us for an adventurous day of outdoor recreation at Shawnee Park! We will have Big Canoeing (6 passenger), hiking, biking, climbing, and archery. Come out and see what all your park has to offer. All equipment will be provided. Free and open to the public.
This will also be the ribbon cutting for the first soft surface hiking trail in West Louisville, join us to celebrate. Ribbon cutting at 11:30 am
FREE EVENT

Nature Play Wednesdays
2022-07-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-06-29 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for Nature play every Wednesday in Shawnee Park from 10:00-2:00. Activities include: music station, nature kitchen, movement, building blocks, and a nature craft.
Located next to the temporary ECHO Program Office in the northeast part of the park, near the ballfields, in the parking lot before the drive down to the boat ramp.

SummerWorks Outdoor Program w/St. George
2022-07-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-07-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-07-11 13:00 - 14:30

Great American Campout
2022-06-25 17:00 - 2022-06-26 10:00 | Horine Program Field, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, 40118, United States
Jefferson Memorial Forest will join tens of thousands of people across the nation as they camp for a cause. The 15th 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.
FEE for camping: $25 per family (up to 4 people), $5 per additional family member. Space is limited for camping.
All ages. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
Pre-Registration required. Reserve your spot today by calling 502/368- 5404.

KY Fish and Wildlife's Hook & Cook
2022-06-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Shawnee Boat Ramp, 4665 Shawnee Park Rd., Louisville, 40211
Join us and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for a “Hook and Cook” program. Participants will learn the basics of fishing, from how to put together a rod and reel and knot tying to fish cleaning. We will sample cooked fish and learn about different local species. This program is family friendly and geared toward beginners.
Participants over the age of 16 will need a fishing license to participate. Register here: https://app.fw.ky.gov/eventregistration/startpage.aspx?REGID=309

Shawnee Outdoor Adventure Day
2022-06-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Shawnee Boat Ramp, 4665 Shawnee Park Rd., Louisville, 40211
Join us for an adventurous day of outdoor recreation at Shawnee Park! We will have hiking, fishing, biking, rock climbing, and archery. Come out and see what all your park has to offer. All equipment will be provided, but families are welcome to bring their own fishing poles or bikes. Jamaka’s Jungle will be joining us to share some animals with us as well!
Free and open to the public. Activities will take place at and around the Shawnee Boat Ramp located at 4665 Shawnee Park Dr

FREE EVENT

Forest Fest
2022-05-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Horine Conference Center, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, 40118, United States
Join us for our 15th annual Forest Fest. This will be a fun-filled day of Bluegrass music, arts & crafts, family activities, and food booths. This event is sponsored by Metro Council and free to the public. Follow the @Forestfest Facebook page for the line up and more information.
Parking fee: $10/vehicle (*cash only*)

ECHO OST w/STEAM Exchange
2022-05-20 17:00 - 18:00
Animal Exploration,
Birding,
Fire Building,
Plant Exploration,
Fishing,
Canoeing,
Bug Exploration

*Register for these programs through the Community Center directly*

ECHO OST w/Backside Learning Center
2022-05-19 17:30 - 19:00
Birding,
Hiking,
Canoeing,
Bug Exploration

*Register for these programs with the Community Center directly*

ECHO OST @ Shawnee Park
2022-05-18 17:00 - 18:30
Animal Exploration,
Hiking,
Fire building,
Bird Watching,
Canoeing,
Plant Exploration,
Biking,
Bug Exploration
*Register online, space limited*

ECHO OST w/Americana
2022-05-17 17:15 - 18:15
Animal Exploration,
Fire Building,
Canoeing,
Hiking,
Gardening/Plant Exploration

*Register for these program with the Community Center directly*
