Winter Salamander Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, February 10th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $10/person, $5/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Come join us for an exciting expedition to find the many frogs and salamanders that dwell in our woodlands and wetlands. We will be visiting our Woodland Garden, the Frog Pond, […]
16th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesSaturday, February 17, 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 Society and is free to attend. Beginning to advanced bird watchers of all ages are invited! We’ll meet at the picnic pavilions near the Nature […]
Winter Tree I.D.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, February 24th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $10/person, $5/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center It can be tricky to identify our native deciduous trees once their leaves have fallen to the ground in response to colder temperatures. Come hike with us and learn more about […]
Winter Soundwalk
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, March 2nd Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $10/person, $5/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Join Jacob Crider for a hike into our woodlands and meadows to listen to the calming sounds around us. You will learn how birds listen for subtle differences in songs (undetected […]
Thrive Open House
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Wednesday, March 13th Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: Meet at the Nature Center You are invited to Thrive Forest School’s Spring Open House & Outdoor Classroom Tour! RSVP HERE (Required) Have you ever wondered ~ How a nature-based preschool would benefit your child? What does a typical day at forest school look like? Why an […]
Spring Kick-Off for Garden Volunteers
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, March 15th 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. If it is a pretty […]
Re-Wilding From Grass to Garden, Build a Pollinator Paradise from Scratch
Idlewild Butterfly Farm 1100 Logan St, Louisville, KYTransform your grass into a beautiful pollinator paradise! Tavia Cathcart Brown will step by step recommendations for creating a pollinator habitat with native plants. She will share basic permaculture techniques for creating a self-sustaining ecosystem in your garden that is friendly for beneficial insects, pollinators and birds. Light refreshments, coffee and tea will be served. […]
Winter Blooms
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, March 16th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: $10/person, $5/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center With the Vernal Equinox approaching, many flowers bloom in late winter. Native wildflowers such as Harbinger of Spring, Cutleaf Toothwort, and Spring Beauty will be in flower. Join us for a […]
Thrive Open House
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, March 23rd Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: Meet at the Nature Center You are invited to Thrive Forest School’s Spring Open House & Outdoor Classroom Tour! RSVP HERE (Required) Have you ever wondered ~ How a nature-based preschool would benefit your child? What does a typical day at forest school look like? Why an […]
Bluebird Walk
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, March 30th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donation: RSVP below, donations encouraged :) Where: Meet at the Nature Center Join us at Creasey Mahan for a stroll through our meadows and pastoral hills to see some of our charismatic and vibrant Eastern Bluebirds in action! Along with seeing Bluebirds, we will observe […]
Wildflower Walk
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, April 6th Time: 10:00am to 12:00 p.m. Where: Meet at the Nature Center Join our Executive Director and author of two natural history books, Tavia Cathcart Brown, on a two-hour walk filled with stunning spring wildflowers! Tavia will share her knowledge of fun flower facts, medicinal uses, and folklore. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on […]
Birding with Jacob On the Brownsboro Trails
Brownsboro Trails 9510 Hwy 329, Crestwood, KYJoin Brownsboro Alliance for this fun birding event to learn about the natural wildlife on the Brownsboro Trails! Led by Jacob Crider, Educator & Naturalist at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm Meet at the BATA Trailhead 9510 Hwy 329, Crestwood, Kentucky BATA Members $10 | Guests $20 Guests who join at the […]
Birds & Buds
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Sunday, April 21st Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center April is a terrific month to observe and learn about our native wildflowers and the arrival of neo-tropical birds during spring migration. We will hike through woodlands and open grasslands […]
Migratory Bird Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Sunday, May 5th Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center We will explore the forests and grasslands to experience the bounty of spring bird migration. Attendees can look forward to seeing and hearing warblers, tanagers, buntings, vireos, flycatchers, and hummingbirds. […]
Evening Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, May 10th Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Take a night hike with us at Creasey Mahan where we will venture into the woods to spot the nocturnal creatures that dwell in the preserve at dark. Owls, bats, […]
Butterfly Ball
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesCreasey Mahan Nature Preserve’s 6th annual Butterfly Ball, hosted by Frost Brown Todd, will be held on May 31. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the gorgeous Woodland Garden setting with open bars featuring specialty bourbons and signature drinks, the Ron Jones Quartet, an exquisite French-inspired farm-to-fork dinner by Chef Josh at Volare, […]
Mulberry Foray
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Wednesday, June 12th Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Mulberries are a tasty forgeable treat that is available to harvest from late May through the month of June. These delicious berries are sweet and flavorful! They can be made […]
Late Spring Birding
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, June 14th Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Come hike with us to the many species of birds that inhabit the preserve. Buntings, Tanagers, Cuckoos, Vireos, and warblers can all be seen during this time, the tail end […]
Reptiles & Amphibians
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, June 21st Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Turtles, lizards, frogs, salamanders, and snakes enjoy these toasty temperatures. You are invited to join our resident naturalist, Jacob Crider, on a forest hike to learn about these often overlooked […]
Summer Birding
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, July 13th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center Join expert birder, Jacob Crider, on a relaxing walk to spot a wide variety of forest and meadow birds. The group will focus on the birds along Little Huckleberry Creek, […]
Wildflowers & Pollinators
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, July 20th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Nature Center During the heat of the summer, many spectacular plants are flowering. Their beautiful blossoms attract a wide variety of pollinating insects and birds. Join Jacob Crider for a walk through […]
Birds of Prey
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, August 31st Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are free Where: Meet at the Forest Friends Playground Some birds of prey are also known as raptors, including hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. They mainly survive by hunting vertebrates, such as reptiles, smaller birds, and mammals. Join […]
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 impact. By participating, you’re not only embracing a healthier lifestyle but also joining a community dedicated to the joy of giving and helping others. Your […]
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 to invest nearly $60 million in local organizations. On Thursday, September 12, community members across an 8-county region in Kentucky and Southern Indiana will come together to […]