    Fall 2013 Forest Newsletter is now available: Vol. 7, No. 2: Fall 2013
FOX (Families Outside X-ploring)
August 17, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SUMMER in RIVERVIEW PARK
Features: Ohio River, playground, spray ground, picnic areas, wooded area
Explore the banks of the Ohio River, cool off in the water park, and traipse
through the woods. Hike, search for tracks, build forts, catch pond critters,
get muddy, play in leaves, and take a break from technology. This is a great
opportunity to play with your kids and let them experience nature. Bring water
bottles, a snack and dress for the weather. We will be outside the whole time.
Warning: You will get dirt on your shirt! Children can wear a swimsuit under
their clothes for the spray park. Meets in the upper parking lot of Riverview
Park.
FEE: $8/Family. Pre-Registration required; call 502.368.5404.
FREE Guided Hike
August 31, 8:00 AM
Purple Heart via Siltstone Trail and crossing Tom Wallace Dam - 2.5 miles –
moderate to strenuous. Meet at the Welcome Center.
Family Canoe Day at Tom
Wallace Lake
September 21, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Get yourself geared-up for a family treat and special day of fun! Take a canoe
out on the lake, and spend time on the shore learning about the incredible
creatures that live below. Are you ready to start paddling but not sure of
where to start? Join us to discover the basics of canoeing. Spend some time on
the lake practicing your skills. Don't worry if you are new to canoeing – all
equipment (canoe, paddles, and personal flotation devices) is provided. This
program is suitable for beginning paddlers (ages 5 and to adult.)
FEE: Activities Free; $10.00 canoe rental
FREE Guided Hike
September 28, 8:00 AM
Moremans Hill - approximately 3.5 miles – easy to moderate. This area is not
open to the public and has no amenities. There are no designated trails,
restrooms or other facilities. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots and plan
accordingly. Meet at the Sandlot Parking Lot off Deering Rd.
Mayor’s Healthy
Hometown Fall Adventure
October 19, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join Mayor Greg Fischer for a family-friendly fall exploration of Jefferson
Memorial Forest. The event is held near the Forest’s Environmental Education
Center and offers a wide variety of activities showcasing all the Forest has to
offer. Forest staff, and volunteers, introduce visitors to our native plant
gardens, and animal exhibits. Activities for children are provided in the
Nature Explore area. Climb the 52-ft Alpine Tower or take advantage of a
canoeing demonstration on Mitchell Hill Lake. Free pumpkins and pumpkin
decorating, hay rides and Shack in the Back BBQ will provide breakfast and
lunch items available for purchase. A portion of food sales go to benefit the
Forest. Meets at the Horine Reservation. Event is FREE.
FREE Guided Hike
October 26, 7:00 PM
Special Night Hike on the Siltstone Ridge, Purple Heart Shortcut and Tom
Wallace Lake - 2.5 miles - moderate to strenuous. Gather round a small fire and
make your own s’mores. Meet at the Welcome Center.
Native American Days
November 1 – 2, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Step into the woods and back in time to discover the wonder and complexity of
the first people of Kentucky and experience what can be learned when you come
face-to face with history! The Knobs Living History Weekend is a two day event
and re-enactor encampment where the first indigenous people of this region come
to life! Experience daily life through hands-on experiences, stories, American
Indian re-enactors, and traditional craftsmen.
Friday will be closed to the public and available only to school groups who
pre-register by calling 502-368-5404. FEE: $8 per student
Saturday will be open to the public. Re-enactors, blanket traders, and
traditional craftsmen must complete an application and be pre-approved. To
receive an application, contact Matt Douthitt 502-366-5432. Saturday parking:
$5
FOX (Families Outside X-ploring)
November 16, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FALL in VETTINER PARK
Features: fishing lake, wooded area, playground, picnic areas
Get your Family Outside eXploring a different Metro Park each season. A
Naturalist will guide your family on an exploration in forests, fields, along
the Ohio River, and lakes and ponds. Hike, search for tracks, build forts,
catch pond critters, get muddy, play in leaves, get away from technology and become
a closer family. This is a great opportunity to play with your kids and let
them experience nature. Bring water bottles, a snack and dress for the weather.
We will be outside the whole time. Warning: You will get dirt on your shirt!
Meets in the parking lot next to the tennis courts and playground.
FEE: $8/Family. Pre-Registration required; call 502.368.5404.
FREE Guided Hike
November 16, 9:00 AM
Yost Ridge Trail to Coral Ridge Loop and back - 6.5 miles – moderate to
strenuous - Meet at the Welcome Center
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
August 14, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Waverly Park Volunteer Trail Team Project Day
August 17, 9:00 am
Trail Team and KYMBA volunteers join forces to improve the trails in Waverly
Park. Activities vary but could include using hand tools to cut overhanging
limbs and encroaching shrubs, addressing erosion issues, trail structure repair
or patrolling. Closed-toe shoes are required. Water, gloves, tools &
instructions are provided. Meet at the playground parking lot in Waverly Park.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
August 21, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
August 28, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
September 4, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
September 7, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
September 11, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Forest Trail Team Project Day
September 14, 9:00 am
Help our Trail Team volunteers maintain the wonderful trail system in the
Forest. Activities vary but could include using hand tools to cut limbs,
addressing erosion issues, trail structure repair or patrolling. Closed-toe
shoes are required. Water, gloves, tools & instructions are provided. Meet
at the Forest Welcome Center.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
September 18, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Waverly Park Volunteer Trail Team
Project Day
September 21, 9:00 am
Trail Team and KYMBA volunteers join forces to improve the trails in Waverly
Park. Activities vary but could include using hand tools to cut overhanging
limbs and encroaching shrubs, addressing erosion issues, trail structure repair
or patrolling. Closed-toe shoes are required. Water, gloves, tools &
instructions are provided. Meet at the playground parking lot in Waverly Park.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
September 25, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
October 2, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required. Water,
gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up. Project
site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
October 5, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
October 9, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer Forest Trail Team Project Day
October 12, 9:00 am
Help our Trail Team volunteers maintain the wonderful trail system in the
Forest. Activities vary but could include using hand tools to cut limbs,
addressing erosion issues, trail structure repair or patrolling. Closed-toe
shoes are required. Water, gloves, tools & instructions are provided. Meet
at the Forest Welcome Center.
Volunteer Land Steward Project Day
October 16, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer
Land Steward Project Day
October 23, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
Volunteer
Land Steward Project Day
October 30, 9:00 am
Help maintain our native parklands! Activities vary but could include invasive
removal, gardening, mulching or plantings. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Water, gloves, tools & instructions provided. Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Project site location changes; for information, please contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
or call 368-5404.
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