19th Annual Nature of Christmas
December 7th from 12-3pm
Ice date: December 14th from 12-3pm
Nature Center Hours
Open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm & the first Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. (CLOSED: 11/27 & 11/29)
Grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk!
Thrive Forest School
We are the region’s first nature-based preschool! We’ve removed the walls and brought child-led, exploratory learning to where it makes the most impact: outside.
Rentals & Weddings
We offer a large assortment of rental and wedding options. Our scenic land makes the perfect destination for families, couples or anyone who loves the outdoors.
Take a Walk with Tavia
Watch Director Tavia Cathcart Brown take you on a walk through our gorgeous Woodland Garden to better explain our gorgeous wildflowers.
Our Attractions at Creasey Mahan
Visitor quote, “Every time I visit, it’s nicer than the time before.”
Mahan Manor
Mahan Manor was originally built from 1806-1808 as a two-story log cabin (the original structure is shown above between the chimneys). The home was given as a wedding gift to Virginia and Howard in 1921, by Virginia’s family.
Nature center
The Nature Center is a natural history museum and the primary educational building. It offers a Bird Blind for easy viewing of birds as they visit feeders in the wildlife habitat garden. During summer months, there is an indoor beehive available for viewing the intricate workings of honeybees in a safe setting. Through a see-through pipe that leads outdoors, visitors can see hundreds of bees arrive and depart.
Open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm & the first Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. (CLOSED: 11/27 & 11/29) Grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk!
WOODLAND GARDEN
The two-acre demonstration garden highlights over 400 species of wildflowers, ferns, and select shrubs and trees, with a focus on native plants that grow well in our region. The shaded garden section’s peak bloom occurs between March-May. The sunnier garden section is a Certified Monarch Waystation, featuring native milkweed species and nectar plants, with the peak bloom time between July-September.
TRAILS
With miles of winding trails, there is a walk for everyone! Hike through lush forests, white pine stands, native grass meadows, wetlands, springs, and meandering streams. From quiet forest paths to broad grassy avenues, Creasey Mahan is ideal for local hiking, trail running, and nature exploration.
MAPS
We have so much to offer, where do you even start!? With miles of trails, and so many sights to see it can be daunting to navigate the Nature Preserve, luckily we’ve got you covered! You can find extensive maps and information about where to go, and what to see.
SPECIES
Mature woodland along streams and waterways, hills crowned with white pines, sunny wildflower meadows and shady stony ravines–varied topography and stages of woodland growth makes CMNP a magical place to learn and explore.
FOREST FRIENDS PLAYGROUND
This is a 15,000 square foot ADA-accessible playground that is a child’s dream! There is a 12’ tower with three slides, a giant turtle and newt, canoe, wheelchair accessible play pieces, swings, and a toddler play area. Nearby are covered pavilions and picnic tables.
ROCKASAURUS PLAYSCAPE
A few dozen steps away from the Forest Friends Playground is the natural play area, called Rockasaurus, for the dinosaur-type play structure created out of giant boulders. In this natural play area are criss-crossed logs for climbing, berms, a dry creek bed, and other play elements, such as a giant sandbox. Visit often, as new features are being added!
Upcoming Events
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19th Annual Nature of Christmas in Goshen
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, December 7, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Cost: FREE, Donations encouraged The City of Goshen and Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve present this FREE community event to put you […]
17th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 15, 10am – noon, FREE (please RSVP below) Hosted by The Louisville Audubon Society and Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve This free event is co-hosted by the Louisville Audubon […]
Grounds Hours
Grounds are open from dawn to dusk 365-days of the year. The public restrooms are open from dawn to dusk 365-days a year; located in the “barn.”
Nature Center Hours
The Nature Center is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm & the first Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. (CLOSED: 11/27 & 11/29) Grounds are open daily from dawn to dusks!
Office Hours
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 502-228-4362 or email info@kynaturepreserve.org.