Butterfly Ball
May 19, 2023
This special gala provides scholarship funds for our outdoor forest school, helps to beautify the preserve, and ensures free access to nature for all.
Nature Center Hours
Wednesdays: 1-4pm
Thursdays: 10am-1pm
Fridays: 1-4pm
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
Take a Walk with Tavia! As Tavia explores the forest and gardens, she’ll share her discoveries.
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.
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 the Nature Preserve’s main educational facility, offering four dioramas: wetlands, woodlands, Native American life and artifacts, and Kentucky fish.
The Nature Center is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm – 4pm & Thursdays from 10am-1pm.
WOODLAND GARDEN
Along Mahan Lane, just past the arbor into the forested trail area, visitors will notice our spectacular garden centerpiece for the area! The Woodland Garden ultimately will encompass a 6-acre area, with room to grow. When completed, this garden will be one of the largest native wildflower and fern gardens in the United States.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Wildflower Walk
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KYWhen: Saturday – April 1st RESCHEDULED: April 2nd Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Meet at the firepit in front of the Woodland Garden Join our Executive Director, Tavia Cathcart […]
Evening Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KYWhen: Friday, April 28th Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Donation: $10/person, $5/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Picnic Pavilions behind the Nature Center Naturalist Jacob Crider will […]
Frog Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KYWhen: Saturday, April 29th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $10/person, $5/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Picnic Pavilions behind the Nature Center On this hike […]
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 1pm – 4pm & Thursdays from 10am-1pm.
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.
2022 Butterfly Ball Appeal Video by Richard Van Kleeck
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