Ferns for Sale
We have 8 gorgeous species of ferns for sale this year in 4″ biodegradable pots.
Nature Center Hours
Open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm
Grounds are open 365-days a year from dawn to dusks!
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
Director Tavia Cathcart Brown will 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.”
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. Grounds are open 365-days a year from dawn to dusks!
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.
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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In The Joy Of Others: Walk-Run 2024
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesJoin us at the BAPS Charities Walk | Run! This annual event is more than a gathering; it’s a platform to unite for the greater good and make a lasting […]
Rumble Through the Jungle Cross Country Race
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesThis exciting sporting event is hosted by North Oldham High School and is a statewide cross-country race.
Give for Good Lou
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesHosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, Give for Good Louisville is the biggest online giving day in the Kentuckiana region. Give for Good Louisville has mobilized over 160,000 individuals […]
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 & Fridays from 1-4pm. Grounds are open 365-days a year 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.
2024 Butterfly Ball Appeal Video by Richard Van Kleeck
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