Upcoming Events + Programs
Join us for workshops, advocacy, music, or in the woods!
We add events throughout the year, so check back in or join our newsletter to stay updated!
Events
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Goldenrod Gathering
Sylvatica Forest Farm 812 Anglin Falls Road, Mt. Vernon, KY, United StatesJoin us for a day of plant magic in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains at Sylvatica Forest Farm. We will have workshops throughout the afternoon, a herbal market with beautiful and unique local vendors inside the hand-build Log House and a kid's zone with plant-based activities for the little ones. Our host, Joana will…
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2023 STUART BUTLER AWARD DINNER
UU Church of Lexington 3564 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KentuckyWhat and Why: Many of us cherish the memory of Stuart Butler, who was a dear friend and loyal champion of so many causes. To honor Stu and his legacy, Kentucky Heartwood is hosting the 14th Annual Stuart Butler Memorial Dinner in November at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Lexington Kentucky. Anyone who knew Stu or wants…
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Sierra Club Annual Gathering “Come Together, East to West”
Rough River Dam State Resort Park 450 Lodge Rd, Falls of Rough, KY, United StatesWhat and Why: Join members of Kentucky's Sierra Club chapters to energize and educate our members and friends on environmental issues relevant to Kentucky and the nation. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialize on Friday and Saturday evenings. Saturday evening's all-local food buffet is a favorite of previous attendees. Lodge rooms are available at reasonable…
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JIM SCHEFF PRESENTS: “Protecting Kentucky’s Forests” at Sierra Club Annual Gathering
Rough River Dam State Resort Park 450 Lodge Rd, Falls of Rough, KY, United StatesWhat and Why: Join Kentucky Heartwood's very own Jim Scheff for an hour-long presentation highlighting the importance of our wild places in Kentucky and how you can get involved to protect them. How: Register to attend here! Must register by October 27th, 2023
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FERAL FOLK HOLIDAY MARKET
West Sixth Brewery 501 W 6th St #100, Lexington, KentuckyWhat and Why: Join us for a specialty market, curated by local artisans, farmers, and crafters hosted by Kentucky Heartwood! At this market, you can expect to find eco-conscious gifts for anyone on your list. The goal of this event is to highlight local business owners who are eco-conscious and sustainable, and offer one-of-a-kind items to gift your…
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Stream Restoration Discussion with Botanist, Julian Campbell
Julian Campbell will present a critical review of vegetation issues in "so-called" stream restoration on Daniel Boone National Forest. When: Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm Where: Hunter Presbyterian Church, 109 Rosemont Garden, Lexington KY. Excerpt from Julian: "I first became aware of the potential pitfalls in so-called “stream restoration” 10 years ago at Cane…
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Public Webinar Discussion; Mature and Old-Growth Protections
The Biden administration has announced that it is taking comments on a proposal aimed at protecting mature and old-growth forests across America’s national forest system. The proposal includes some great language that could represent critical protections and planning for old-growth forests. But it also leaves the door wide open for the Forest Service to continue cutting and clearing…
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KY Conservation Committee Legislative Summit 2024
Kentucky State University 400 East Main St, Frankfort, KentuckyWant the latest information on environmental issues impacting Kentucky? Want to be a more effective citizen advocate during the General Assembly? Join KY Conservation Committee on Sunday afternoon (1:00-5:00 ET) on January 21st, at the Kentucky State University campus in Frankfort, KSU Extension Building Room 238 (virtual option also available). KCC will discuss continuing and…
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Bird walk and Owl Prowl!
Join Central Kentucky Audubon Society for a brisk evening walk as we look for backyard birds and urban owls. _________________________________________ When: January 21st, 2024 - 4:00 to 5:30pm Where: Dogwood Trace Blvd, Lexington, KY 40514 Target Species: Barred Owl, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Northern Flicker, and Dark-eyed Junco. Terrain: Easy. Paved walking path and grass,…
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Kentucky Botanical Symposium
VirtualThe Kentucky Native Plant Society (KNPS) and the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) is co-hosting the 4th annual Kentucky Botanical Symposium on Friday, February 2nd, from 9:00AM-11:30AM EST. For ten years, KNPS has organized a botanical symposium with a goal of bringing together professionals, community scientists, academics, researchers, gardeners, and students to learn about…
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Member’s only hike to Beaver Creek Wilderness, Burnside, KY
Three Forks of Beaver Trailhead WH42+RJ, Sawyer, KY, United StatesJoin Kentucky Heartwood staff and members as we explore the Three Forks of Beaver Trail in the Beaver Creek Wilderness. We will start on the top of the plateau, hiking through a mature forest that KY Heartwood successfully advocated to exclude from logging as part of the Greenwood project. We will quickly travel below the…
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Hemlock Volunteer Days!
Cumberland Falls State Park + Lodge 7351 KY-90, Corbin, KentuckyJoin the Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves to learn about the Hemlock Wooley Adelgid, the invasive insect killing hemlock trees. After that, attendees will spend the day saving hemlock trees along the Dog Slaughter Falls. How: Email alexandra.blevins@ky.gov to sign up!
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