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Map & Compass Skills

Horine Parking 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd., Fairdale, United States

Map and landscape reading are skills every outdoor person should possess. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to read and interpret topographic maps and locate destinations while using a compass. These in-field exercises are a hands-on learning experience. Program meets in the Horine Reservation main parking lot. Ages: 8 and up. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $5/person

Afterschool BMX Biking

Ever wanted to try BMX biking or Mountain Biking? Bring the family out to Shawnee Park to learn safe biking instruction and how to ride on the Pump Bike Track! Multiple size varieties of Tony Hawk bikes and helmets will be provided. Prior experience of riding a bike is advised to participate. Participants will first get to practice on an obstacle course to build maneuvering skills, and if ready, can progress to the Pump Track loop with supervision from instructors. Feel free to attend all 3 sessions to build up your skills! Program Meets at the Shawnee Park Pump Track near the ECHO office. Ages: Ages 6 and up for the obstacle course and ages 8 and up for the pump track. Maximum participant age is 18. Families and parents are welcome to join to assist their child. Register online:https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10 per session

Fairies in the Forest

Enter a magical, hidden world in the Forest, where creatures of the imagination live. Bring your children on an enchanted hike in search of forest fairies living among the wildflowers and trees. Along the way, your child may use their creativity to make a fairy house of natural materials. We will end at our Nature Explore Classroom and enjoy s’mores at the campfire! Program meets in the Horine Reservation’s Environmental Education Center. Ages: 5 - 12. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10/person

Event Series Evening Archery

Evening Archery

Environmental Education Center 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY, United States

Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow or improve your skills in this Evening Archery course led by Jefferson Memorial Forest staff and volunteers! You will learn archery safety, proper shooting techniques, proper stance, how to aim, and how to improve your accuracy. Archery is a great upper body workout, and a great way to develop skills like balance, coordination, accuracy, and composure. Bring your friends and family along or make friends during the course! All needed materials will be supplied, but participants can bring bows if they have their own. Program meets in the Horine Reservation of Jefferson Memorial Forest near the Environmental Education Center. Ages: 10 and older Register online:https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10/person

Little Learners: Beaver Adventure

Environmental Education Center 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY, United States

Celebrate International Beaver Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest! Wood-n’t you like to bring your little learner to a gnaw-some morning of beaver fun? Listen to the tale of the 1948 Beaver Drop during storytime, and then enjoy some stellar STEAM activities inspired by everybody’s favorite ecosystem engineer. Beaver or be square! Meets at the Environmental Education Center. Ages: This program is intended for K through 5th grade learners & their parental figure. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: Free

TreeFest

TreeFest is Louisville's annual Arbor Day celebration that showcases the importance of trees and the roles they play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages. This year we will engage volunteers to plant and mulch trees in Petersburg Park, as well as offer family- friendly activities such as tree climbing, eco-friendly vendor booths, a tree giveaway, and the opportunity to learn from different “green” organizations in our city. Live music, food and drinks are also available, making for an ideal afternoon to sit in a park and take in the scenery. We would like to thank our event sponsors, Schneider Electric, Republic Bank, Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville Tree Service & Michters Distillery and LG&E, for helping us make this happen. Learn more or become a vendor or volunteer: https://treeslouisville.org/treefest

Crafting in the Forest

Environmental Education Center 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY, United States

Escape to the beauty of Jefferson Memorial Forest for a peaceful, adults-only crafting experience! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the forest to collect natural materials and then use these materials to decorate your own mason jar lantern, that you can take home to light up your space. Join us for a relaxing afternoon in crafting in nature. Meets at the Environmental Education Center. Ages 18+ When registering online select: Environmental Education Leadership Corps Programming. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: Free

Event Series Evening Archery

Evening Archery

Environmental Education Center 12400 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY, United States

Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow or improve your skills in this Evening Archery course led by Jefferson Memorial Forest staff and volunteers! You will learn archery safety, proper shooting techniques, proper stance, how to aim, and how to improve your accuracy. Archery is a great upper body workout, and a great way to develop skills like balance, coordination, accuracy, and composure. Bring your friends and family along or make friends during the course! All needed materials will be supplied, but participants can bring bows if they have their own. Program meets in the Horine Reservation of Jefferson Memorial Forest near the Environmental Education Center. Ages: 10 and older Register online:https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: $10/person

Mother’s Day Leaf & Learn Hike

Horine Program Field 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Celebrate Mother’s Day in nature with a special tree identification adventure! Join us for a guided hike where you’ll learn to recognize trees by their leaves and flowers. After exploring, get creative with a leaf rubbing craft to take home. It’s the perfect way to connect with nature and make lasting memories with mom! Meets at the Environmental Education Center. Ages 7+ Register online: https://tinyurl.com/26fcwvwh or by calling 502-368-5404. Fee: Free

Forest Fest 2025

Horine Conference Center 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Join us on 5/17 at Forest Fest, our annual bluegrass and americana music festival! Enjoy a family-friendly day of live music,

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