Naturalist & Recreation News
Educational Programming
The naturalist staff at Big Bone Lick takes great pride in offering high quality educational and community outreach programs that are tailored specifically for each individual group. We welcome everyone to participate in our educational programs. These programs are great for school groups, scout troops, organizations, or any other civic groups. For more information and a listing of programs available please email the park naturalist. Email: todd.young@ky.gov
Special Programming
Lick the Wild: Survival Skills Weekend
Join the park naturalist for a full weekend of pre-historic based survival training at Big Bone Lick State Park. Taught from a “no modern tools” perspective, these classes are designed to teach you how to cope with various difficulties when in survival situations. Registration required. Email todd.young@ky.gov for further information.
Bison Herd
The fall/winter season is a great time to get out and see the Bison herd at Big Bone Lick. The bison tend to be very active during this time of year. The best time to see the bison up close to the fence is in the early morning when they are fed around 7:45 - 8:15 am.
Trail Information
Trails are in decent shape. However, recent rain has made them slick and muddy in spots. The two best trails to see wildlife this time of year are the Coralberry and Cedar Run. Don’t forget, while this is a great time to get out and see deer, turkeys, and squirrels please stay on the marked trails.
Nature and History Center
The nature center is open by appointment during the off season.. Interpretive themes in the nature center deal with flora and fauna local to the Northern Kentucky region. Fossil hunts, animal tracking, creek walks, survival programs, primitive technology classes and many other nature related programs are run out of the nature center during the peak summer months.
Meet Your Naturalist & Recreation Staff
Todd Young: Todd graduated from Northern Kentucky University with degrees in both Anthropology and Philosophy. He started at Big Bone Lick in the spring of 2002 as a seasonal naturalist and recreation specialist. In November of 2006 Todd became the full time naturalist/anthropologist.
Seasonal Naturalist
Josh Botkins (picture coming soon). Josh is a student at Northern Kentucky University and is returning for his second summer as a seasonal naturalist.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer and community service opportunities helping out the park naturalist are available. Park internships are available for college students to earn college credit and have practical work experience for their resumes. We have a lot of special projects upcoming for spring and summer 2010. Please contact the park naturalist at todd.young@ky.gov to ask about volunteering at the park.
Contact Information
Big Bone Lick State Park
3380 Beaver Road
Union, KY 41091-9627
Telephone: 859-384-3522
Park Manager: Bertie Lucas