Fallow fields are transforming into pollination plots at Audubon Wetlands! Visitors to the wetlands may notice the front acreage is now full of blooms and fluttering insects thanks to long-thought-about plans coming to fruition. Over the past year, existing weeds and unwanted plants were removed in preparation for replanting. Several species of Milkweed and non-invasive
This list will be updated with more classes and programs as news becomes available. Nature Programs WILD Wednesday Kids Summer Nature SeriesEvery Week at 2:00 p.m. Explore the wonders of nature and science with our WILD Wednesday Kids Summer Nature Series! Science experiments, nature activities, animal encounters, hikes, games, crafts, and more. These one-hour programs
Have you got your Valentine picked out? Roses ordered? Dinner reservations made? Add in some time in the great outdoors with your sweetie, too! Bring a friend, the whole family, or that special someone along for our free naturalist-led Sweetheart Hike on Saturday, February 13 at 12:30 p.m and again at 2:00 p.m.. Along the
In January 2021, the Friends of Audubon launched a new campaign – Unmatched Art, Unmatched Nature – to raise funds for two projects to improve John James Audubon State Park: 1. Adding an extension to the boardwalk at the Audubon Wetlands. Our plan includes a viewing platform overlooking the Cypress Slough, where Bald Eagles and
Join in the fun of our annual First Day Hike this Friday, January 1, 2021! Be a part of this nationwide initiative to get outdoors on the first day of the year. A new twist—a hike you may do at any time throughout the day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman,
Cover photograph by Robbie Williams Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for some winter bird feeding tips for your feathered friends in this “12 Days of Christmas” special edition of Kentucky State Park’s Recreation Station. Related Posts
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. This time, learn about a many-legged creepy-crawly. Check it out… Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Learn about some fascinating creatures of the night–OWLS–at John James Audubon State Park, during today’s Recreation Station!
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. This time, discover the wonders of woodchucks… Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. Slither and slide on in for a lesson about her favorite animal to teach about…the snake! Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.