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Plan your fall, winter, or spring field trip to Louisville Nature Center. School classes, scouts, nature enthusiasts, seniors, and home-school groups are welcome to spend a couple of hours learning about the native flora and fauna of our area. Spots fill up quickly--often months in advance, so call early!
Listed below are our current school programs:
A Bird’s Eye View of Adaptations-Your students will have a memorable experience exploring the birds that live in our area. Students will visit our bird blind to view wild birds and their unique adaptations up close. They will explore bird habitats on a guided nature hike. Your class will also enjoy a close encounter with a bird of prey to better understand their special predator adaptations. Grades K-3.
Trekking Around Trees-Through hands-on activities and hikes, students will learn to identify local plants and trees. Grades 1-3.
How Many Legs?- Students will learn about animals that have eight, six, and four legs and then some that have no legs! A greater appreciation will be gained towards the diversity of life found in the forest. Grades Pre-K - K.
Kentucky Wildlife-Foster your students’ natural curiosity about the animals found in their own backyards. Knowledge and appreciation of wild animals will also lead to conservation of our native species. All grade levels.
Beargrass Creek Watershed as Habitat-Your students will learn the role of watersheds as habitat. They will enjoy a hands-on experience with animals that inhabit the Preserve. They will also participate in a wildlife observatory activity and go on a hike to identify the aspects of this environment. Grades 4-6.
Click here to get the pre and post teaching activities for this program.
Feathered Frenzy-Birds of Prey-Students view live birds of prey and learn about the adaptations that make them excellent hunters. They will also develop an understanding of the important role raptors have in our ecosystem. Grades 4-6.
Program Fee: The fee is $7 per student. There is no charge for teachers or adult chaperones. Free or discounted programs are available for Title I schools through generous donations from Louisville Audubon Society, Beckham Bird Club, and other donors. Funds are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Programs will continue rain or shine, with alternative plans to stay indoors in case of inclement weather. Please come prepared to hike outdoors in the forest.
All programs are 2 hours long and are aligned with the Core Content for Assessment Guidelines.
LNC staff are always happy to work with you to design a program that meets your specific needs.
If you are interested in scheduling a program, please call the Louisville Nature Center at 502-458-1328.
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