Enjoy a guided leisure fall kayak trek at the Arboretum!Take in the sights of the beautiful leaves changing along Lake Pee Wee!This is a prime opportunity if you are unfamiliar with kayaking and would like to go with a group or if you are a seasoned kayaker we invite you as well!Meet us at the…
The winter solstice happens on Wednesday, December 21, 2022! This is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year.Join us as we celebrate Saturday, December 17, 2022, 12:00 -2:00 p.m. with a guided winter hike led by park hike volunteers. The winter landscape brings much beauty…
Warm up on the hiking trail as we take in the sights and sounds of winter at Mahr Park Arboretum in a guided hike through the parks 40-acre woods. Winter brings a unique beauty and landscape.When? Saturday, January 21, 2023, 1:00-3:00 p.m.Winter gear is recommended.Where? Meet us at the Mahr Welcome Center.
Participate in the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count by joining UK Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, Erika Wood as she leads Birds Identification 101 class and birding hike following.When? Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m.Where? Mahr Park Arboretum, Welcome Center- Discovery Classroom
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count by joining UK Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, Erika Wood at Mahr Welcome Center- Discovery Classroom for a class on attracting birds to your garden and then go bird watching at the Arboretum!When? Sunday, February 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m.Where? Mahr Park Arboretum Welcome Center- Discovery Classroom
Spring is in the air! Join us as we explore the trees of the Arboretum.On this guided hike you will learn about the importance of trees and learn about the various trees that call Mahr Park Arboretum home.When? Saturday, April 22, 2023, 8:30 AMWhere? Meet at the Mahr Welcome Center
Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023 as we celebrate the Summer Solstice, The summer solstice occurs on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, and is the longest day of the year. The summer solstice happens when one of Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun!On this hike, you will learn about the summer solstice…
Join us for a hike around the arboretum as we learn about the importance of pollinators and their habitats!Meet at the Welcome Center; insect repellant and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Join us as we learn about nature photography and how to capture the perfect shot! There will be a brief photography presentation in the Mahr Historic Home's Gallery before we head into the arboretum to practice what we learn. Meet at the Welcome Center; insect repellant and closed-toe shoes are recommended.