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17th Annual Nature of Christmas in Goshen – Postponed – see you in 2021

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Postponed - see you in 2021 This event, co-hosted by the City of Goshen, will put you in the holiday spirit! There will be free food (hot dogs, chili, desserts, and hot chocolate), artisans and gift booths,free crafts, hayrides, marshmallow roasting by the fire, music, and Santa & Mrs. Claus with gift bags and treats.

13th Annual Bird Walk

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Saturday, March 27, 11am – noon It's time to count some birds! Beginning to advanced bird watchers may join in the fun. Learn to identify backyard birds with our guides: Louisville Audubon Society's President, Kathy Dennis or Reverend Lee Payne, Manager of Security, Chaplain and Wildlife Specialist at Cave Hill Cemetery. We will offer two simultaneous hikes, with […]

Butterfly Ball – Rescheduled to May 20, 2022

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Friday, May 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets $150 per person Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve’s third annual Butterfly Ball will be held in-person on May 20, 2022 at our picturesque and gorgeous site. The evening features delicious cocktails with an open bar in the Woodland Garden, slow jazz with The Ron Jones Quartet, […]

Woodland Garden Volunteer Kick-Off

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Friday, April 1, 10am - noon Tenatively scheduled We will gather in the Woodland Garden to reconnect with each other after this long winter. We will walk through the garden to see what flowers are welcoming us back and talk about the spring gardening ahead. Bring your gardening tools with you. Masks are encouraged.

Wildflower Walk Along Little Huckleberry Creek

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Join our Executive Director and author of two books, Tavia Cathcart Brown, on a two-hour walk to Little Huckleberry Creek to view a vast hillside filled with stunning spring wildflowers. Meet at the fire pit. Must be able to walk on uneven ground; difficulty is moderate. Masks are optional.

Free

Forest Sanctuary Stroll

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

In honor of Easter, this event will be free to all. Naturalist Jacob Crider will lead a peaceful walk in the forest pointing out birds, flowers, turtles and other discoveries. Meet at the picnic pavilions near the Nature Center. Please bring binoculars, if available, and wear field-friendly shoes for hiking. Masks are optional.

Free

Wildflower and Fern Walk

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Executive Director, Tavia Cathcart Brown, will lead an exciting two-hour walk in the Woodland Garden to share the folklore, medicinal uses, and mythology of flowers. Board member and "fernatic," John Hubbard, will discuss fascinating facts about ferns. Meet at the fire pit. Masks are optional.

Free

Forest Birds & Wildflowers

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

$10/person or $5/members; children 6 and under free Join Naturalist Jacob Crider for a forest stroll to learn about bird behaviors, nesting preferences, and foraging techniques. He will help you identify plants and flowers. Must be able to walk on uneven ground; difficulty is moderate.

Butterfly Ball – SOLD OUT!

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

Our fourth annual Butterfly Ball will be held in-person. Purchase tickets to enjoy cocktails in the garden, a delicious meal, smooth jazz and a breathtaking live butterfly experience! Join us for this unforgettable evening!

Birding: Fields to Forest

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

$10/person or $5 for members; children 6 and under free Naturalist Jacob Crider will lead beginners to advanced bird watchers of all ages on an enjoyable stroll to spot raptors, woodpeckers, and common backyard birds. Meet at the picnic pavilions near the Nature Center. Please bring binoculars, if available, and wear field-friendly shoes for hiking. […]

Reptiles and Amphibians

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United States

$10/person or $5/members; children 6 and under free Naturalist Jacob Crider will help reveal rarely seen amphibians such as salamanders and frogs, and share stories about birds, turtles, and mammals seen on the trail. Meet at the picnic pavilions near the Nature Center. Must be able to walk on uneven ground; difficulty is moderate. Masks […]