“Keeping the Monarch Butterflies in Flight!” Ann Kelley, a butterfly devotee who has raised and released over 100 Monarchs, will lead this Family Earth Day Celebration with information & crafts related to this valuable, but vulnerable species on Saturday, April 19, from 10AM-12PM, for kindergarteners & above. Contact Ann Kelley. (270-304-9053) . *For All ages*

 

Join “Growing Natives KY-Hardin County Swap Group“at the Hardin County Library at 100 Jim Owen Dr. Elizabethtown, KY  for a one-hour video presentation from Prof. Doug Tallamy (@homegrownnationalpark). He states, “By creating native habitat in your yard, you can help restore nature while experiencing the joy & fulfillment of connecting with the world around you.” At 10 AM on May 10, the speakers will identify native plants, outline their advantages, & explain how our organization can assist in building a free collection. 

 

“Dr. Gerard’s Annual Turtle Walk/Talk” on Father’s Day at 2PM on June 15. Come dressed to walk with Dr. Gerard & watch as he extracts the turtles from traps, buried two days prior in ponds. Help him identify these turtle types.  The location will be Elizabethtown Sports Park.  *For All Ages*

 

“Making Room for Wildlife in Your Spaces”  - Bryan Lewis, former land manager of Jefferson Co. Parks, and Dr. Paul Gerard will lead this outdoor program looking at practical ways to increase wildlife habitat in our gardens, woodlands, fields & lawns. Discussions will include rewilding techniques and habitat improvement practices. Please be prepared for a leisurely dry/wet walk of the church grounds & adjoining woodlands. Meet at the FPC back entrance July 19 @ 10AM.  *For All Ages*

 

“Deciphering your Carbon Footprint”- Beginning at 10AM on Sept 13, Jackie Gerard will define and introduce 2 carbon footprint calculators, and  walk you through the calculations. Bring a smart phone, laptop or tablet. Also bring your or your family’s usage of indicators: the $ you spend on groceries, the monthly gas bill, house square ft, monthly energy bill. The indicators may be updated at etownpres.org/creation by Sept. 1. Contact Jackie at (270) 766-9805.

 

“Fall Family Foraging” Join avid foragers, Megan Martin & Sarah Sotkiewicz, at FPC on Sept. 27 at 10AM for an exciting journey through nature as we explore the wonders of foraging together as a family! This program is designed to foster a deeper connection with the natural world & promote sustainable living practices. Megan has collaborated with Kentucky's Fish and Wildlife to develop & lead programs, while Sarah brings her preschool teacher experience to work with youngsters with hands-on creation of a craft. Explore the local flora & learn about edible plants, sustainable foraging practices, & how to identify safe & healthy food sources. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of adventure!  *For All Ages*

 

“Kat’s BATS” This popular repeated class, is a family class for all ages to learn about the value of bats & their conservation. Naturalist Kat Ylagan will explain the challenges that bats face in Kentucky & how you can protect these misunderstood creatures. Children will make a simple bat paper craft. The class is followed by trick-or-treating through the meadow trail behind the FPC. Costumes are encouraged! Just in time for Halloween! Meet at FPC at 10AM, Oct. 25  *For All Ages*