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Spring Wildflower Hike, Part II Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us as we look for spring wildflowers, including a creek valley full of Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), on our way to the creek. This hike is moderately strenuous, but there will be rest opportunities and begins at the Main Entrance: 1925 Athens-Boonesboro Road (0.7 mile north of Hall's on the River). Call or Text 859- 806-2466 with questions. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-ephemerals-hike-part-ii-tickets-871450611237?aff=oddtdtcreator
Kentucky Native Plant Society BotanyBlitz 2024 Kick-Off Hike Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. A BotanyBlitz is a community-science event that focuses on finding and identifying as many plant species as possible within a designate location and time period. Participants will record these sightings in iNaturalist. This hike is moderately strenuous, but there will be rest opportunities and begins at the Main Entrance: 1925 Athens-Boonesboro Road (0.7 mile north of Hall's on the River). Call or Text 859- 806-2466 with questions. To register, visit https://www.knps.org/begin-botany-blitz-2024-with-a-kick-off-hike-on-april-6
John Holder Trail Hike Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. - noon. John Holder, early pioneer and entrepreneur, established a settlement at the mouth of Lower Howard’s Creek which grew to include a store, tavern, boatyard, ferry, warehouse and mill. His landing on the Kentucky River became a major departure point of flatboats bound for New Orleans with Kentucky produce. Because other developers followed Holder’s lead, Lower Howard’s Creek became one of the first industrial areas of Kentucky. A water crossing is required. Meet at the trailhead at Hall's on the River Restaurant. Please contact 859-806-2466 with questions. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-holder-trail-hike-tickets-871472847747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spring Wildflower Hike, Part III Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Here’s one of the last opportunities to identify spring wildflowers on our way to the creek. This hike is moderately strenuous, but there will be rest opportunities while looking for various species and begins at the Main Entrance: 1925 Athens-Boonesboro Road (0.7 mile north of Hall's on the River). Call or Text 859-806-2466 with questions. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-wildflower-hike-part-iii-tickets-871473529787?aff=oddtdtcreator
Salt Spring Trace Hike, Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. From Boonesborough, Lower Blue Licks (approximately 45 miles north) was one of the closest salt licks for wild animals, particularly buffalo, to visit for necessary mineral intake. Although known by Native Americans, Europeans first noted the presence of the spring in 1773 and began visiting it 1778 when Boonesborough had run out of salt, an important ingredient in curing meats and flavoring a bland pioneer diet. We'll follow a section of the trace through the preserve, which will require several water crossings; please be prepared for wet feet! If water levels are too dangerous to allow for crossing, the hike may be rescheduled. Meet at the trailhead at Hall's on the River Restaurant. Call or Text 859-806-2466 with questions. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/871478334157?aff=oddtdtcreator
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