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Upcoming events at Louisville Nature Center
BYOB--Build Your Own Birdhouse Contest

ENTER TO WIN PRIZES!

The Louisville Nature Center is holding a Build Your Own Birdhouse Contest. Individuals, scout groups, corporations and others interested in supporting the Louisville Nature Center are eligible to enter the contest. Participants may either build a birdhouse or purchase one and add their own enhancements.

Participants should bring their birdhouse entries to the Nature Center by September 12th. All birdhouses will be auctioned off at the Nature Center’s plant sale on September 13th. Birdhouses will be judged and prizes awarded in three categories:
-- most attractive
-- most bird friendly
-- most creative

Participants do not have to be present at the plant sale to win.

Test your woodworking skills, have fun and help support a great cause! All proceeds from the birdhouse auction will help the Louisville Nature Center continue its mission to provide nature education and encourage stewardship in an urban forest.

For more information, contact the Louisville Nature Center at (502) 458-1328

Fall Native Plant Sale
Saturday, September 13, 9am-3pm Scores of varieties of drought-resistant native wildflowers, shrubs and trees, PLUS music, food, a birdhouse auction, and more!!

Enter LNC's birdhouse building contest
Donate your birdhouse to the auction
Help support the Nature Center's mission to provide nature education and encourage stewardship in an urban forest and be eligible to win SPECIAL PRIZES!!


Click here to download the Fall 2008 Plant Sale List and choose your plants today!

Birding for Beginners
Saturday, October 18, 10am-12noon Join our educators as they share hints and advice for anyone interested in birds. Whether you are an experienced birder, or just starting out, this program will provide useful information for everyone. The program will include refreshments, a live animal presentation, bird identification in our bird blind, and a birding hike. Advanced registration is required. Call 458-1328 to register. Cost: Non-members $7 per person Members $5 per person

Family Pumpkin Decorating Party
Saturday, October 25, 10am-12noon Bring the whole family for an old fashioned morning of pumpkin carving and painting. This program is fun for the whole family. Everybody gets to participate. The fee includes refreshments and one pumpkin per individual. Bring your own carving instrument. All other materials will be provided. Advanced registration is required. Call 458-1328 to register. Cost: Non-members $15 per person/$50 per family Members $10 per person/$35 per family

Owl Prowl
Saturday, November 15, 6-8pm Adults and children alike enjoy the Nature Center’s yearly owl prowls. Participants begin in the education center where they learn about native owls and their habits. After the presentation, everyone heads into the forest in hopes of spotting or hearing a live owl while guided by the light of the full moon. Then it’s back inside for some warm drinks and snacks. Advanced registration is required. Call 458-1328 to register. Cost: Non-members $7 per person Members $5 per person

Wild Turkeys
Saturday, November 22, 10am-12noon Join us in welcoming guest speaker Jonathan Davis of the National Wild Turkey Federation to the Louisville Nature Center. Mr. Davis will be sharing facts about everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving bird, and after his presentation we will head out to the forest to see if we can spot some live examples. Advanced registration is required. Call 458-1328 to register. Cost: Non-members $7 per person Members $5 per person

Holiday Camp I
Tuesday, December 23, 9am-12noon Need a way to entertain the kids while you finish up last minute holiday shopping? Send them to the LNC holiday camp. This half-day camp will feature games, crafts and other activities to help the youngsters get in the holiday spirit. This is a program for children ages 6-12. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Call 458-1328 to register. Cost: Non-members $35 per child Members $20 per child

Holiday Camp II
Tuesday, December 30, 9am-12noon Kids getting antsy now that the holidays are almost over? Send them to the LNC holiday camp. This half-day camp will feature games, crafts and other activities to help the youngsters stay in the holiday spirit. This is a program for children ages 6-12. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Call 458-1328 to register. Cost: Non-members $35 per child Members $20 per child

 
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