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7th annual Butterfly Ball
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesFriday, May 16, 2025 – Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $200 per person Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve’s seventh annual Butterfly Ball, presented by Frost Brown Todd, will be held on Friday, May 16th. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. in the gorgeous Woodland Garden setting with open bars featuring specialty bourbons and signature drinks, live […]
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Become a Community Scientist
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, June 21st Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: Free, RSVP, donations encouraged Where: Inside the Nature Center followed by a walk We are thrilled to partner with the Louisville Audubon Society to offer this special workshop with scientist Dr. Margaret Carreiro. Have you ever seen something in nature and wondered what it was? This program will help […]
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Bundle Dye with Flowers
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, July 19th Time: 10am to 12:30pm Donation: $40/person, includes all supplies and silk scarf Where: Inside the Nature Center Learn from artist Claire Krüeger about the various pigments and patterns that may be transferred from plants to fabric with bundle dyeing. Every attendee will design their own silk scarf imbued with botanical magic (from […]
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Fern-tastic Walk
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: FREE, donations are welcomed Where: Meet in front of the Nature Center Join our board member, gardener, and proud "fernatic," Dr. John Hubbard, for a fascinating guided walk through the Woodland Garden and Preserve. Discover the hidden world of ferns as Dr. Hubbard shares […]
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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.
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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 to invest nearly $60 million in local organizations. On Thursday, September 18, community members across an 8-county region in Kentucky and Southern Indiana will come together […]
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Owl Prowl
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, September 19th Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet in front of the Nature Center Join us for an exciting evening hike, co-hosted by the Louisville Audubon Society, led by bird expert and "Owl Whisperer" Lee Payne, Jr. Lee has discovered two families […]
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19th annual Haunted Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Sunday, October 5; the rain date is Sunday, Oct. 12 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve EVENT DAY TICKETS: $10 per person, children 2 and under are free (with a small processing fee); cash and credit cards accepted The Haunted Hike is our most popular event of the year and is fabulous […]
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Owl Prowl
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, October 17th Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet in front of the Nature Center Join us for another exciting evening hike, co-hosted by the Louisville Audubon Society, led by bird expert and "Owl Whisperer" Lee Payne, Jr. Lee has discovered two families […]
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How to Keep Trees Happy & Healthy
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, October 18th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: FREE, RSVP Required Below, donations encourages Where: Meet in the Nature Center We are pleased to introduce Frank Doades, a Certified Arborist with SavATree, who specializes in Goshen and the surrounding areas. In honor of Louisville Tree Week, Frank will share his knowledge on […]
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Grants Giving 5K Timed Run and 3K Walk/Run
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesThe Grant's Giving 5K timed run will also feature a 3K Walk/Run and will be held at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen, KY. The conclusion of the event will feature food trucks, music, and fun! Grant Tucker was a vibrant little boy, beloved in his community of Goshen, KY. Grant passed away Nov. 21, 2020, […]
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Owl Prowl
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, November 15th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Join us for an exciting hike, co-hosted by the Louisville Audubon Society, led by bird expert and "Owl Whisperer" Lee Payne, Jr. Lee has discovered two families of Screech Owls […]
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Nature of Christmas
When: Saturday, December 6, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Cost: FREE, Donations encouraged The City of Goshen, Prospect / Goshen Rotary, and Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve present this FREE community event to put you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit. Let's have a jolly good time! Hint: Get in line early to visit […]
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Winter Bird Watching
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, February 7th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $14/person, $8/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Join Lee Payne Jr. for a relaxing walk through Creasey Mahan’s forests and prairies to spot our winter avian visitors and year round denizens of the Bluegrass. You […]
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18th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 14, 10am – noon, FREE (please RSVP below) Hosted by The Louisville Audubon Society and Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve This wonderful event is co-hosted by The Louisville Audubon Society and is free to attend. Beginning to advanced bird watchers (of all ages) are invited to attend this fun birding event at Creasey Mahan […]
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Spring Kick-off for Garden Volunteers
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, March 13th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Meet at the Nature Center Are you interested in becoming a volunteer and have an interest in gardening? Please join us! All levels of gardeners, from beginning to advanced, are welcomed. Our Kick-Off event will offer beverages and treats. We will meet inside the […]
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Little Library Ribbon Cutting
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, March 21st Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Where: Forest Friends Playground Celebrate World Poetry Day with us at the ribbon cutting of our new Little Libraries. One library features adult books, the other children’s books. Feel free to take a book to enjoy, bring it back if you wish, or donate a […]