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,
This winter, the Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park will be offering free admission to everyone on ‘Welcome Wednesdays.’ Visitors can explore the museum, nature center, and art gallery free of charge on the following dates: Wednesday, January 6 Wednesday, January 13 Wednesday, January 20 Wednesday, January 27 Wednesday, February
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
Fantastic Friday videos feature fun and creative art projects for artists of all ages. Join our art educator, Kim McGrew-Liggett, for a new Fantastic Friday project as we learn to paint Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on ornaments, canvas, and Christmas cards. Don’t miss out on these easy step-by-step projects that make perfect homemade gifts from kids for
The Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park will change over to winter hours starting on Monday, January 4, 2021. The new hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, the Museum and Nature Center will be closed to the public. Winter hours are
In November 2020, the Audubon Museum & Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park participated in the popular annual #Museum30 challenge on Twitter. Museums and those who love them celebrated museums, objects, and history by sharing photos inspired by daily prompts. Gracie Price, a conservation practice student in the United Kingdom and author of
The Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park will be closed from Wednesday, December 23, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021. The museum will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2.
The Audubon Museum Shop and All Things Maggie Blackwell (ATMB) have collaborated to produce a new series of Audubon-themed face masks, which are now on sale in the museum shop. These soft stretch, breathable masks are made for all-day use, movement, and exercise. They feature adjustable ear loops and odor resistant, sun protective fabric. The
2020 has been a strange, unsettling year for most people. Our lives went from constant activity to a slow pace, offering a chance to think about what’s really important. In the new Audubon Arts exhibition, A World of Its Own, 2020, seven local artists – Bill Burton, Katie Lowing, Iris Gentry, Susie Rideout, Terry Rone,