The following Earth Day events will occur at Kentucky State Parks:
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, Louisville
April 22, 2009
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Park Gymnasium
Join park staff, environmental groups, and area businesses as we celebrate Earth Day. Throughout the day we will have hikes to the vernal pond, a dumpster dive, a live animal demonstration, a park clean-up, and a geocaching demonstration. Additionally, area businesses will be presenting on how they are becoming more “green.” Call 502-429-7270 for more information.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Lucas
April 24-25
Nature Fest Weekend
This weekend will be filled with outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Get your feet wet in the Intro to Canoeing session offered by Kentucky State Parks staff. Learn about Kentucky trees with the Kentucky Division of Forestry. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be providing a session on water safety and giving a Tour of the Tower at the dam. The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission will be providing a guided hike at Brigadoon State Nature Preserve near the park. For schedule and times, contact Lisa Deavers, Parks Program Services Supervisor, at 1-800-325-0057 or lisa.deavers@ky.gov.
Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls of Rough
April 24-26
Earth Day Celebration and Camper’s Appreciation Weekend
To celebrate Earth Day and show our camper’s we appreciate them, we are offering two nights camping for the price of one! Stay Friday night and get Saturday night free! Activities will be nature related including a scavenger hunt, fishing, archery, and more. Live entertainment and food will also be provided on Friday night. Join us at Rough River and we will get the camping season started together. For more information, please contact Sheila Jones at 1-800-325-1713 or Sheila.Jones@ky.gov
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Buckhorn
April 25
Lake Cleanup Day
The park will hold its annual Lake Cleanup Day on Saturday April 25. Register at the marina at 8:30 a.m. and cleanup starts at 9 a.m. Free lunch with door prizes 11:30 a.m.to12:30 p.m. Clean up continues until 3 p.m. Gloves and bags will be provided. For further information, call Sue Thomas at 1-800-325-0058.
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
April 24-25
Wildflower Weekend
For Wildflower weekend the park will have several Wildflower walks and programs to show the guest the beautiful array of the Wildflowers of Carter Caves. There will also be canoe trips on Smoky Valley Lake. This is Camper Appreciation Weekend and special events are scheduled. Call 1-800-325-0059.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin
April 25
Family Spring Adventure
Cumberland Falls is a nature-lovers’ paradise. Get the family out this spring with these adventurous activities: Canoeing, archery, bird walks, wildflower walks, fire tower tours, astronomy, wildlife programs, and hikes to other waterfalls and arches. Some activities are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 1-800-325-0063.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Greenup
April 25
Earth Day Fern Valley Hike
The Fern Valley Trial is a 1 mile loop trail that begins at the lodge parking lot. The trail follows a hillside path and winds through a valley. Hikers will often see a variety of vegetation as well as deer, squirrel and many different songbirds on the trail. The trail is fairly easy walking and takes about 1 hour. Meet at the Fern Valley Trail head at the end of the parking lot. Hike will leave at 11:30 a.m. Call 1-800-325-0083.
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville
April 25
Earth Day Celebration-Native American Heritage Day / 36th Annual Buffalo Dinner
Enjoy a weekend filled with opportunities to learn about the Native American culture through demonstrations of storytelling, hands-on pottery, bow making, basket weaving and displays from Wickliffe Mounds. The activities will be available from noon until 6 p.m. Our Buffalo Dinner will also be April 25 and will be served from noon until 8 p.m. Call 1-800-325-0146 for information.
Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz
April 18-25
Earth Week
For a third year, Lake Barkley is again celebrating Earth Week with an entire week full of nature hikes, bluebirds in the backyard, community tree planting, Park and regional history, Rachel Carson and her “sense of wonder,” “green” cleaning/lifestyle, local foods and farms, live animal presentations, trail and shoreline cleanup, a rain barrel workshop, and more! Experience, learn and enjoy during Barkley’s Earth Week festivities! Call 1-800-325-1708.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown
April 24-26
Fourth Annual Geocache Weekend
Celebrate Earth Day Weekend at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park during our annual Geocache Weekend. This event is designed for the beginning cachers to the experienced veterans. Please bring your own GPS. The weekend will include an instructional presentation, 2 days of cache hunts of various levels of difficulty and prizes for first to find. $20 per couple (additional children $10), $10 per individual. For registration and information contact Robert Myers at 1-800-325-1709.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade
April 17-19
Wildflower Weekend
The beautiful area around Natural Bridge is home to hundreds of native plant species; enjoy them this weekend with other botanists, gardeners, and nature lovers. Our field trips are for all levels of participation, from beginner to advanced wildflower enthusiasts and from short, easy walks to longer hikes at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge National Geologic Area! Evening speakers will focus on the native plants in the region. The on-site registration fee is $10/adult, $3/ages 13-17, and free for children 12 and under. For more information, contact park naturalist Brian Gasdorf at brian.gasdorf@ky.gov or call 1-800-325-1710, ext 2104.
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