Location
2135 Natural Bridge Rd,
Natural Bridge State Resort Park,
Slade, KY
Phone:
(606) 663-2214
parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/events.aspx
About
The beautiful area around Natural Bridge is home to hundreds of native plant species. Enjoy them this weekend with other botanists, gardeners and nature lovers in this event co-sponsored by the Kentucky native Plant Society. Our field trips are for all levels of participation, from beginner to advanced wildflower enthusiasts paired with short easy walks to longer hikes at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge. There will be evening speakers on Friday and Saturday. $10 for adults, $3 for children 13-17, 12 & under free. Registration table is open 30 minutes before each field trip and presentation. Field trip sign-ups open 30 minutes before each field trip departs.
FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2013
Field Trips - 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. (meet @ Hemlock Lodge)
Evening Presentations
7:30 p.m. "Running Buffalo Clover" Presentation - Dr. Jennifer Koslow - Eastern Kentucky University - Woodland Center
8:30 p.m. - Wildflower Game and Social Hour - Woodland Center
SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2013
Field Trips - 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - (meet @ Hemlock Lodge)
Evening Presentations
6:30 p.m. - KY Native Plant Society - General Meeting - Woodland Center
7:00 p.m. - "Rare Plant Conservation" Presentation - Deb White - KY State Nature Preserves Comm. - Woodland Center
7:30 p.m. - "Connections and Biodiversity" Presentation - Rudy Mancke - Naturalist and Host of TV Series "Nature Scenes" - Woodland Center
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Social Hour - Woodland Center
SUNDAY APRIL 21, 2013
Field Trip - 9:00 a.m. - (meet @ Hemlock Lodge)