On November 26, 2012, some of our neighbors were probably terrified to see flames and smoke on the big meadow near Mahan Manor. It's OK, we told all who called.…

The Woodland Garden at the Nature Preserve is a work in progress. We now have two bridges over the brook, if you haven't been by lately, and stones line with…

As Patty and I walked to the Nature Center on this bright crisp fall morning, we noticed a collection of bees hanging on one of the fall blooming bushes, and…

Fragrant Ladies' Tresses When I envision orchids, I think of the large purple orchids we used to wear to prom. And I expect them to come from the jungles of…

Are we being invaded by space aliens? Is this some mutant monster from an industrial accident? Should we all run off yelling and screaming? Looks pretty scary, doesn't it? Not…

The drought and heat in Kentucky have not been pleasant this summer. For Nature Camp, we turned on the sprinklers in the maple tree, so everyone could cool off, as well as…

Female Common Whitetail hovers over the pond, making ripples like a helicopter At NatureFest on Saturday, Dr. Bill Dean helped us explore the aquatic animals usually unseen in the mud and…

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we have the BEST volunteers in the world at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve! All it takes is willingness to help and a big smile.…

When Spring comes, we all enjoy the bright colorful blossoms of native wildflowers. But if you start early enough, you may find the plant when it first comes up through…