FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE
Saturday, August 28, 2010, 9am to 4pm
The Louisville Nature Center will hold its Fall Native Plant Sale on Saturday, August 28th, from 9am to 4pm. Margaret Shea, native plant expert from Dropseed Nursery, will be on hand to help with plant selection and other garden related questions. There will be a large variety of native flowers, shrubs and trees from which to choose. Popular varieties sell out quickly so come early for best selection.

In addition to native plants, local vendors will be on site offering garden-related information and a chance to purchase local products and services. Join us for food, fun and facts.

Call LNC at 458-1328 between 9am - 4pm, Monday - Saturday for additional information.

BACKYARD BIRDS OF LOUISVILLE
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00am to 12noon
Our great city is known for more birds than just the Louisville Cardinals! Come and learn about the variety of native birds in Louisville and their adaptations that make them better fit to survive in their environment. Activities include making bird feeders out of recycled materials to help attract birds to your own yard!
Recommended for ages 5 to 12. Suggested donation of $5 per family. Pre-registration appreciated Call LNC at 458-1328.

FOR THE BIRDS---- A Nature Explore Family Club Program
Saturday, September 18, 9:30am to 11:30am
Find out what it's like to be a bird---watch their antics at the birdfeeders and listen for them in the woods. Cost $6 for ages 3 to 5. Pre-registration appreciated.

HARVEST MOON SOCIAL
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Come celebrate the new autumn season under the light of a Harvest Moon.
Join us for night hikes, moon gazing, bat watching, bug finding, storytime, snacks and more. Please bring your flashlights.
Cost is $10 per family; FREE for LNC members. Pre-registration appreciated. Call LNC at 458-1328.

AUTUMN EXPLORATION ART AND NATURE CAMP
Monday, October 4, 2010, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Who wants to spend a day off school in the house in front of the TV?
Join us at the Louisville Nature Center for an exciting day spent in the great outdoors! We will spend time hiking in the preserve, learning how nature adapts as the seasons change, and making artwork that celebrates the beauty of autumn!
Ages 6-12, $40 for LNC Members, $55 for non-members. Campers need to bring their own lunch and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Call LNC at 458-1328.

IT'S EASY BEING GREEN ART WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 9:00am to 12noon
Learn how artists reduce, reuse and recycle! We will spend the morning making artwork with items that would have otherwise been thrown away. We will also spend some time outdoors, as well as meeting some of the creatures that call the Nature Center home.
Ages 6-12. Cost is $10 for LNC members; $15 for non-members.
Pre-registration required. Call LNC at 458-1328.

YOUR VERY OWN STORY FAMILY CLUB PROGRAM
Saturday, November 20, 2010, 9:30am to 11:30am
Have you ever stood with your child under a majestic tree and admired its beauty? Have you and your child shared the fun of hunting for leaf shapes or going on a nature treasure hunt? Research shows that experiences like these help children build lasting connections to the natural world and to the adults with whom they share these adventures. Come join the fun of outdoor adventures with the Nature Explore Families Club.

Use drawings, photos, and other media to create a Family Nature Journal.
For ages 3 to 5. Cost is $6. Reservations appreciated.

HOLIDAY SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
December 2 through December 11, 2010---during regular LNC hours of 9am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday.
Need a holiday gift that will put a sparkle in that special somone's eyes? We've got just the thing! The Louisville Nature Center will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, December 2-11. You can shop from hundreds of quality books in every price range, interest, and reading level. While you enhance your holiday shopping experience you will also help raise funds for the Nature Center!

CAVE HILL BIRD WALK
Saturday, September 25, 9am to 11am
Join Louisville Nature Center naturalists for a bird hunt in Cave Hill Cemetery. We will be hunting resident and migratory birds with binoculars (provided), cameras (bring your own) and our eyes and ears.
Plan on walking up to 2 hours.
Ages 8 and up. Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required.

And, naturally, you are welcome anytime to stop by for a leisurely hike, visit to the bird blind, keep cool while you read in the library, or just relax on the gazebo.