nature preserve
Wildflower Walk
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: 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 Brown, on a two-hour walk filled with stunning spring wildflowers. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven ground. Difficulty is easy to moderate. We encourage […]
Frog Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Friday, June 2nd Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 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 with Naturalist Jacob Crider, you all will venture to the woodland garden and frog pond to search for frogs, salamanders, turtles, and other aquatic creatures! […]
Tree & Plant ID
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, June 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 Picnic Pavilions behind the Nature Center Join Jacob Crider as he will walk you through the many habitats of Creasey Mahan to learn how to identify a variety of native tree species, shrub species, […]
Summer Birding
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, KY, United StatesWhen: Saturday, July 8th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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 take you on a walk through the grasslands, woodlands, and mature forests in search for birds. He will point out a variety of songbirds, […]
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, […]
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 […]