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SUMMARY:First Sunday Nature Hike | "Tales of the Trees"
DESCRIPTION:June 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \nTales of the Trees \nJoin Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike\, on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hikes and are aimed primarily at adults\, but children 6 years and up are welcome. \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/first-sunday-nature-hike-tales-of-the-trees/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
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SUMMARY:Saturday Plant Walks 2025: Themed Plant Walks with Horticulture Staff
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLevel up your gardening skill or just enjoy a guided plant walk with our awesome staff – every Saturday! \nThemes vary with the seasons\, and each one will be slightly different. All will offer plenty of opportunity for questions on just about any garden topic. \nMay Plant Walk: \nNursery time! See how it’s all grown and what new plants are coming down the pipeline \nSaturday Plant Walks are included with admission\, and reservations are not needed.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/saturday-plant-walks-2025-themed-plant-walks-with-horticulture-staff/
LOCATION:Yew Dell Botanical Gardens\, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd\, Crestwood\, KY\, 40014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250530T233725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T233725Z
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SUMMARY:Louisville Hiking Club: Tom Sawyer Park / Anchorage Trails
DESCRIPTION:MAY 31 \nTom Sawyer / Anchorage Trails\, 11 am \nMEET: Tom Sawyer Community Center/Pool parking lot off Freys Hill Road. \nHIKE: Tom Sawyer Park / Anchorage Trails\nLEAD: Larry\nEASY: Hike is 6 miles with a 4-mile option. Some hard trail\, some soft trail – all are easy\nMEAL: JJ’s Mediterranean Grill\, 3741 Pamela Rae Drive\, Louisville. Vegan and Vegetarian options available. \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/louisville-hiking-club-tom-sawyer-park-anchorage-trails/
LOCATION:E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park\, 3000 Freys Hill Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250521T205446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T205446Z
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SUMMARY:Fossil Bed Discovery Hike @ Falls of the Ohio State Park
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived\, what they ate\, how / why they were preserved. \nHike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) \nPlease wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Grab a Falls Fossil Challenge page from the receptionist and see if you can find all of the fossils to win a prize! \nMORE INFO \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/fossil-bed-discovery-hike-falls-of-the-ohio-state-park/
LOCATION:Falls of the Ohio State Park\, 201 W Riverside Dr\, Clarksville\, IN\, 47129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250521T205305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T205305Z
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SUMMARY:Rose Island Guided Tour @ Charlestown State Park
DESCRIPTION:Rose Island Guided Tour\, Charlestown State Park \n  \nMORE INFO \n  \nMeet at the trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this 2-hour\, Guided tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior. Transportation down and back up the steep hill from Rose Island provided for those in need.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/rose-island-guided-tour-charlestown-state-park/
LOCATION:Charlestown State Park\, 3000 State Park Drive\, Charlestown\, IN\, 47111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250521T170841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T174518Z
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SUMMARY:Nature(+) Clay Sculpting @ Bernheim | with Backyard Kiln
DESCRIPTION:May 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nJoin us for an immersive clay class that blends creativity with nature. Begin with a sensory hike through Rock Run to explore the secluded area where natural clay forms. Afterward\, head indoors for a hands-on sculpting session led by Taylor Swilley\, Clay Sculpting Educator at Backyard Kiln. \nBernheim members $45; Non-members $55 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register or click the button below to register. Ages 18+. \n  \n***Description from website \n  \nBackyard Kiln Instagram Post
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/nature-clay-sculpting-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250521T170655Z
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SUMMARY:A Big Day Bird Walk @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:May 24 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am \nJoin us for spring birding adventures with Volunteer Naturalists and Certified Interpretive Guides\, Jim and Karen Scout. How many bird species can we spot in a single outing? This leisurely walk around the Lake Nevin Loop provides plenty of opportunities to observe a variety of birds in their natural habitat. \nBernheim members $15; Non-members $20 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/a-big-day-bird-walk-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking / Outdoor Walk,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250515T042949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T042949Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Fest @ Jefferson Memorial Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Forest Fest\, sponsored by Metro Council. This will be a fun-filled day of Bluegrass music\, arts & crafts\, family activities\, and food booths. \nThis year’s line up will feature the Tray Wellington Band\, Tommy Prine\, Kentucky Gentlemen\, Relaay\, and Miles Nielson & the Rusted Hearts. Follow the @Forestfest Facebook page for information leading up to the event! \nAll Ages Welcome. Family Friendly. Open to the public. \nParking fee: $15/vehicle \n  \n***description from Facebook event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/forest-fest-jefferson-memorial-forest/
LOCATION:Jefferson Memorial Forest\, 11311 Mitchell Hill Rd\, Fairdale\, KY\, 40118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Food & Drink,Music,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250515T043211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T043211Z
UID:10002258-1747479600-1747494000@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:BloomFest @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! \nThis fun\, family event includes whimsy and nature activities for children of all ages. \nEnjoy hands-on activities\, including arts and crafts\, garden faerie house construction\, naturalist-led discovery stations\, and musical entertainment. \nPlus\, don’t the Spring Plant Sale going on at BloomFest! \n  \n  \n**Description from Facebook event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bloomfest-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Nature,Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250508T073554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T073554Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Overalls Creek Hike @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:May 11 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm \nEmbark on a 2.5-mile out-and-back hike beginning near the Overalls Creek confluence with Wilson Creek\, following an old wagon road to the East Fork branch of Overalls Creek. This moderate trek\, accessible only with a guide\, features minor elevation changes and creek crossings. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. \nFor your safety and comfort\, sturdy\, treaded shoes or hiking boots are essential\, and hiking sticks are highly recommended. Please avoid tennis shoes\, as parts of the trail may be slippery and possible ankle-deep water creek crossing. \nBernheim members $15; Non-members $20 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/lower-overalls-creek-hike-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Family & Children,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250508T060456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T060456Z
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SUMMARY:Leaf and Learn Hike @ Jefferson Memorial Forest
DESCRIPTION:Leaf and Learn Hike – Jefferson Memorial Forest \nCelebrate 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. \nAfter 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! \nMeets at the Environmental Education Center. \n  \n***Description from website \n  \nEvent Details \nDate and Time\nSun\, May 11 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nLocation\nJefferson Memorial Forest\nWebsite Link\nMother’s Day Hike\nCost\nFree – Pre-Registration required
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/leaf-and-learn-hike-jefferson-memorial-forest/
LOCATION:Jefferson Memorial Forest\, 11311 Mitchell Hill Rd\, Fairdale\, KY\, 40118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250417T034410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T034539Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Edible Plant & Mushroom Hike @ Blackacre
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the many wild edibles found on the preserve. We will focus on identifying plants and mushrooms. At the end of the program\, you can sample some finger foods made from mushrooms found in our region of Kentucky. \n*Foraging from a nature preserve is prohibited. Mushrooms provided by Ashbourne Farms\, Lexington\, KY. \nPlease visit our website to register: VisitBlackacre.org \nCosts: $25 per person \n  \n***Description from Facebook event \n  \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/spring-edible-plant-mushroom-hike-blackacre/
LOCATION:Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead\, 3200 Tucker Station Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40299\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
ORGANIZER;CN="Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead":MAILTO:office@VisitBlackacre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250417T034834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T034834Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Stroll: Mid-season Woodland Beauties @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm \nA great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Join a Wildflower Spring Stroll for fascinating stories about wildflower adaptation\, ecology\, folklore\, uses\, and history. \nDon’t overlook these mid-season bloomers—they could easily become your new favorites! \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.  \nNo pets\, please. \nCall (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up. \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/spring-wildflower-stroll-mid-season-woodland-beauties-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250417T035152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T035152Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Plant Walk w/ Horticulture Staff @ Yew Dell
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Plant Walks 2025: Themed Plant Walks with Horticulture Staff \nApril 19\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nYew Dell Botanical Gardens \nEvent Description \nLevel up your gardening skill or just enjoy a guided plant walk with our awesome staff – every Saturday! Themes vary with the seasons\, and each one will be slightly different. All will offer plenty of opportunity for questions on just about any garden topic. \nApril – Spring plant ID among the season’s explosion of blooms \nSaturday Plant Walks are included with admission\, and reservations are not needed.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/saturday-plant-walk-w-horticulture-staff-yew-dell/
LOCATION:Yew Dell Botanical Gardens\, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd\, Crestwood\, KY\, 40014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Gardens,Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250410T024237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T024237Z
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SUMMARY:TreeFest | Louisville’s Arbor Day celebration
DESCRIPTION:TreeFest is Louisville’s Arbor Day celebration\, bringing the community together to explore the essential role trees play in our lives. This family-friendly event is packed with creative\, engaging\, and fun activities for all ages. \n  \nThis year’s festivities include hands-on opportunities to plant and mulch trees in Petersburg Park\, a tree giveaway\, and eco-friendly vendor booths. Attendees can enjoy live music\, delicious food and drinks\, and activities for everyone! Learn from “green” organizations making an impact in our city\, and connect with nature while soaking in the beauty of the park. \n  \nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating trees\, community\, and sustainability! \n  \nScheduled Activities \n11am-1pm – Music by the Mike Schroeder Band \n12pm and 1pm – Family-Friendly Hike with Jefferson Memorial Forest \n12-1pm – Bug Talk with Idlewild \n1-1:30pm – Composting 101 with the Louisville Compost Co-op \n1:30-2pm The Relationship Between Trees and Watersheds with MSD \n2-3pm – Music by Yapa! \n2-2:30pm – Learn about Kentucky’s Wildlife with Second Chances Wildlife Center
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/treefest-louisvilles-arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Petersburg Park\, 5008 E Indian Trail\, Louisville\, KY\, 40218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Nature,Outdoors,Volunteering / Community Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250416T145026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T145026Z
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SUMMARY:Restore: Healthy Planet\, Healthy Us | Earth Day Event @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nJoin us for our Earth Day celebration\, Restore: Healthy Planet\, Healthy Us\, presented by the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation \nCaring for the land and our planet is joyful\, delightful\, and rewarding – it benefits the heart\, mind\, and soul. As a shared experience\, rooted in connection\, we thrive in this work when we are in flow with our community! \nThis event is about community\, and we’ve updated the tagline from Healthy Planet\, Healthy You to Healthy Planet\, Healthy Us. \nCelebrate the beauty of Mother Earth with us! Experience a day filled with unique activities that inspire hope\, joy\, and well-being. Embrace the spirit of spring through self-care\, educational experiences\, and sustainable practices—because our planet deserves a healthy us! \nActivities include:\n\nCome to Restore in your best thrifted\, mended or hand-me-down outfit! Barret Babes\, a local thrift store on Barrett Avenue\, will be giving away FREE clothes\, showcasing upcycle couture\, and more.\nScience and STEAM education for the whole family! Showstopping science and chemistry experiments with the STEAM Chemist\, Jerald Smith.\nElectric bike rentals with Pedego Bikes\nKick off the growing season with a native tree giveaway and the opportunity to purchase herbs from Bernheim’s horticulture team.\nGarden Conversations: Local gardeners will share information and inspiration with visitors on the garden projects in their own backyards.\nDIY allergen-friendly bird feeders with food allergy and disability advocate\, Invisibly Allergic\nDrop-in yoga sessions with Dariana Salinas. Also translated in Spanish.\nCooking demos by Mexican eatery\, FOKO\, and Chef Eneitra Beattie\, (Chef E)\, from Greenz N Tingz.\nHands-on Nature Discovery Stations with the Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists\nArts and Craft activities\nClimate Conversations with students from the University of Kentucky\nMeet and greet with 2025 Environmental Artist in Residence\, Emanuel Zarate Ortiz.\nDrawing for a little free library built by Bernheim staff\nCreate your own Poetry for the Planet inspired by nature.\n\nCommunity Partners and Vendors include: \nBeargrass Thunder • Bri Weaves • Bullitt County Health Department • Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS) • Circle of Health and Harmony • City Tilth and Trees\, LLC • Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve • Duck Duck Goose Louisville • Elliott Brothers Farm • Food Literacy Project • University of Louisville Sustainability Groups • Kentucky American Indian Resource and Community Center • Kentucky Resources Council • Louisville Tool Library • Save Bernheim Now Coalition • AHHA and Collective Wellness and Spa • Black Azz Camping & Jr. Black Campers • Nu Chapter Tai Chi • Kynect Resources • Louisville Grows • Louisville Free Public Library • Change Today\, Change Tomorrow • Foxing Books • Peace of the Earth Refillery • Dark Sky Kentucky • Bullitt County Extension Office • Equid Branches Wellness Services • Louisville Water Company \nThis is a free event\, no registration required. \n  \n***Description from website \nFACEBOOK EVENT
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/restore-healthy-planet-healthy-us-earth-day-event-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block Party / Community Festival,Family & Children,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250416T151740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T151740Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Creek Sweep @ Parklands
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the waterways at the Parklands on Saturday\, April 19th from 10am – 12pm! \nBring water\, a snack\, gloves\, and trash pickers if you have them. We will provide trash bags and all other necessary supplies. Expect to meet Parklands Staff at one of the trailheads in the park near Floyds Fork and spend a couple of hours cleaning up the areas surrounding the creek. \nPlease sign up using the ticketing link and check the email you provided when registering one week before the creek sweep for the exact location to meet. \nAlso\, note that this is a highly weather-dependent activity due to rapidly changing creek levels in the spring. Please be on the lookout for updates about the event when we get closer to the date. Any minors who are signed up must be accompanied by an adult. \n***Description from Facebook event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/earth-day-creek-sweep-parklands/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors,Volunteering / Community Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250416T143532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143532Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Beyond Binoculars @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 19 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am \nJoin us for spring birding adventures with Volunteer Naturalists and Certified Interpretive Guides\, Jim and Karen Scout. \nWith their expertise\, you’ll learn how to identify birds through sounds\, behaviors\, and habitats\, making your birding experience both rewarding and insightful. \nBernheim members $15; Non-members $20 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.  \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up. \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/birding-beyond-binoculars-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250415T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T151111Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Fest! @ The Parklands
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Fest! @ the Parklands \nLocation:    Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion\nDate:    April 18\, 2025\nTime:    5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nBack for the second year\, celebrate Earth Day with us on April 18th from 5pm-9pm with live music\, food\, beer\, trivia\, community partner booths\, vendors\, and more! \nEarth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd\, to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. This year\, The Parklands is getting the party started early with Earth Day Fest on Friday\, April 18th\, and a creek sweep on Saturday\, April 19th.  \nEarth Day Fest will be held at the Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion\, the Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden\, and the Greensward area of Broad Run Park. \nPlease check back for a full list of scheduled activities and participating vendors! \n  \nSchedule of events: \n\nAll night: Vendor booths\, food trucks\, beer vendors\, field games\, and community partner tables will be set up to browse throughout the event.\n5:00: Free Tree Giveaway – Receive a free tree while supplies last! Trees are being donated by the Louisville Metro Office of Urban Forestry. Since the funds for the donated trees come from Jefferson County taxpayers\, the Office of Urban Forestry asks that the trees be distributed to people who reside in Jefferson County. Please be prepared to show a valid driver’s license with an address listed within the county.\n\n* List of Trees in the Giveaway include: Burr Oak\, American Hornbeam\, Blackgum\, Serviceberry\, and Spicebush. All trees are in three-gallon containers and will be given on a first come\, first serve basis. Only one tree will be given out to each Jefferson County resident.\n\n\n5:00 – 7:00: Woodland Garden Music Walk – Enjoy a self-guided hike through the Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden. Various acoustic musicians and ephemeral art installations will be stationed throughout the garden. Artists include Emily Ravenscroft (Violin)\, TJ Cole (Synthesizer)\, Dane Waters (Folk). *Please note that\, while dogs are welcome at Earth Day Fest\, they will not be allowed in the Woodland Garden—sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!\n\n*FREE PLANT GIVEAWAY – Find your way to The Woodland Garden to get a free plant (while supplies last). This year\, our plant giveaway is Pycnanthemum muticum\, also known as Clustered Mountain Mint. It is a favorite with our Parklands Horticulture staff and was also named The 2025 Perennial Plant Of The Year® by The Perennial Plant Association.\n\n\n6:30 – 7:00: Parklands Trivia Round – A short round of Earth Day-related trivia will be played under the Woodland Pavilion\, and the winner will get to choose a prize! To participate\, please pick up a trivia paper at The Parklands Welcome Table\, located between the parking lot and The Woodland Pavilion\, and join us under the Woodland Pavilion to hear the questions.\n7:00-9:00: Live Music and Trivia in the Woodland Pavilion – Live music by Quiet Confidence will be playing under the Woodland Pavilion\, so bring a chair to enjoy the band from the lawn! During breaks in the music\, short rounds of nature trivia will be played\, hosted by The Parklands. To participate\, get a trivia paper from The Parklands table and\, when it comes time to play\, write down your answers and turn them in to the trivia host. Trivia rounds will last approximately 30 minutes\, and prizes will be awarded after each round!\n8:30-9:00: Parklands Trivia Round – Another short round of Earth Day-related trivia will be played under the Woodland Pavilion\, and the winner will get to choose a prize! To participate\, please pick up a trivia paper at The Parklands Welcome Table\, located between the parking lot and The Woodland Pavilion\, and join us under the Woodland Pavilion to hear the questions.\n\n  \nParticipating Vendors and Community Partners: \nLouisville Metro Office of Urban Forestry\nKentucky Division of Water\nkNOw Waste Louisville\nKentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife\nKentucky Herpetological Society\nLouisville Astronomical Society\nDerby City Fly Fishers\nKentuckiana Beekeepers Association\nBeeing2gether\nRaptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky\nKentucky Mountain Bike Association\nLegend at Pope Lick\nKentucky Waterways Alliance\nYew Dell Botanical Garden\nWaterfront Botanical Gardens\nLouisville Nature Center\nRoundstone Native Seed\nGirl Scouts of Kentuckiana\nKentucky Environmental Education Council\nLife Line Home Care Kentucky\nKircher Dental St. Matthews\nQuest Outdoors\nNorma Drish Art\nDesigns by Ber\nScheller’s Fitness and Cycling\nWest Sixth Brewing Company\nTommy’s Pizza\nJust Chillin’ Out Ice Cream Bus\nand more! \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/earth-day-fest-the-parklands/
LOCATION:Broad Run Park\, 11551 Bardstown Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T223000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
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UID:10001845-1744488000-1744497000@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Full “Frog” Micro Moon Hike @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 12 @ 8:15 pm – 10:30 pm \nA micro moon occurs when the full moon aligns with the point in its orbit farthest from Earth. Celebrate the night by marveling at the moon\, pondering distant planets\, and exploring the mysteries of the creatures and features beneath our feet. Spring nights offer a rich tapestry of sounds and movements\, as both large and small creatures stir under the night sky. \nBernheim members $15; Non-members $20 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/full-frog-micro-moon-hike-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250403T201007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201007Z
UID:10001844-1744464600-1744470000@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Stroll: The Business of Blooming @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm \nA great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Join a Wildflower Spring Stroll for fascinating stories about wildflower adaptation\, ecology\, folklore\, uses\, and history. \nThis session focuses on the fascinating strategies for seeding the next generations. \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.  \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/spring-wildflower-stroll-the-business-of-blooming-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250403T200902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200902Z
UID:10001843-1743948000-1743953400@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:First Sunday Nature Hike @ Bernheim | "Weeds and Wildflowers"
DESCRIPTION:April 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \nWeeds and Wildflowers \nJoin Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike\, on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hikes and are aimed primarily at adults\, but children 6 years and up are welcome. \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.  \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/first-sunday-nature-hike-bernheim-weeds-and-wildflowers-2/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250403T200730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200730Z
UID:10001842-1743859800-1743865200@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Stroll: Early Wildflowers and Weeds @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm \nA great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Join a Wildflower Spring Stroll for fascinating stories about wildflower adaptation\, ecology\, folklore\, uses\, and history. \nThis session focuses on early and indigenous wildflowers\, along with their weedy\, but interesting competitors. \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.  \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/spring-wildflower-stroll-early-wildflowers-and-weeds-bernheim-2/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250327T044947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T044947Z
UID:10001755-1743859800-1743865200@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Stroll: Early Wildflowers and Weeds @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm \nA great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Join a Wildflower Spring Stroll for fascinating stories about wildflower adaptation\, ecology\, folklore\, uses\, and history. \nThis session focuses on early and indigenous wildflowers\, along with their weedy\, but interesting competitors. \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/spring-wildflower-stroll-early-wildflowers-and-weeds-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250403T204953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T204953Z
UID:10001854-1743847200-1743854400@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Fairies in the Forest @ Jefferson Memorial Forest
DESCRIPTION:“Fairies in the Forest” \nEnter 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. \nAlong 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! \nProgram meets in the Horine Reservation’s Environmental Education Center. \nAges: 5 – 12. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. \nRegister online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh \nor by calling 502-368-5404. \nFee: $10/person
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/fairies-in-the-forest-jefferson-memorial-forest/
LOCATION:Jefferson Memorial Forest\, 11311 Mitchell Hill Rd\, Fairdale\, KY\, 40118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family & Children,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250403T200610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200610Z
UID:10001841-1743847200-1743854400@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:What’s Happening in The Big Prairie @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nThis spring\, take a walk through The Big Prairie and learn about its history\, current management practices\, and interesting plants\, insects\, and animals that make this space a thriving ecosystem. \nBernheim members $10; Non-members $15 \nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program.  \nNo pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register or click the button below to register.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/whats-happening-in-the-big-prairie-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250327T045130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T045130Z
UID:10001756-1743793200-1743804000@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Creatures of the Night: Froggy Night Adventure @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:April 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nSpring is an opera\, complete with throaty vocals\, high-pitched vibratos\, and an expert cast of creatures\, each playing its part in this ancient drama. \nJoin Bernheim’s Volunteer Naturalists for Creatures of the Night as we discover remarkable creatures such as whip-poor-wills\, frogs\, and fireflies. As you explore\, you’ll likely experience the sights and sounds of other wildlife as nature’s dramas and other phenomena unfold throughout the night. \nBernheim members $15; Non-members $20\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or click the button below to sign up. \n***Description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/creatures-of-the-night-froggy-night-adventure-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250327T045310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T045310Z
UID:10001757-1743253200-1743258600@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring Wildflower Walk @ Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:March 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nExplore Bent Twig Trail with our Volunteer Naturalists in search of early wildflowers and budding trees. While climate change makes timing unpredictable\, you’ll discover nature’s resilience as we uncover these early arrivals and their survival strategies. \nBernheim members $15; Non-members $20\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 to register and use your free member program passes\, or  sign up online. \n  \n***Description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/signs-of-spring-wildflower-walk-bernheim/
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest & Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250327T053716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T053716Z
UID:10001772-1743253200-1743256800@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Plant Walks 2025: Themed Plant Walks w/ Horticulture Staff @ Yew Dell
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: \nLevel up your gardening skill or just enjoy a guided plant walk with our awesome staff – every Saturday! Themes vary with the seasons\, and each one will be slightly different. All will offer plenty of opportunity for questions on just about any garden topic. \nMarch – things to prune in late winter/early spring \nSaturday Plant Walks are included with admission\, and reservations are not needed.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/saturday-plant-walks-2025-themed-plant-walks-w-horticulture-staff-yew-dell/
LOCATION:Yew Dell Botanical Gardens\, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd\, Crestwood\, KY\, 40014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Gardens,Nature,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201229
CREATED:20250327T054147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T054147Z
UID:10001774-1743246000-1743249600@things-to-lou.com
SUMMARY:Turtle Yoga @ Second Chances Wildlife Center
DESCRIPTION:Turtle Yoga with instructor Tavi Tichenor and sulcata tortoise\, Apache at Second Chances Wildlife Center \nThe first of its kind Turtle Yoga class was such a hit that we had to make it monthly! \nJoin yoga instructor Tavi Tichenor for an hour-long session of yoga\, Flow then Slow style. This session will be 50% vinyasa and 50% restorative. \nThis class is BYOM – Bring your own mat! \nAges 16 + \nFriendly animal ambassador Apache\, the rescued (and very social) sulcata tortoise\, will join the class\, wandering among our guests. \nProceeds benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center’s wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education programs. \n  \n***Description from eventbrite event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/turtle-yoga-second-chances-wildlife-center-2/
LOCATION:Second Chances Wildlife Center\, 487 Gentry Lane\, Mt. Washington\, KY\, 40047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Nature
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