Mayor’s Fall Hike and Outdoor Adventure Location: Jefferson Memorial Forest Date: Saturday, October 18th Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Details: Join Mayor Greg Fischer for a family-friendly fall exploration of Jefferson Memorial Forest on Saturday, October 18, 10 am to 2 pm. 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, animal exhibits, and education pond. Activities for children are provided in the Nature Explore area. Climb the 52-ft Alpine Tower, try your hand at archery, join an expert on a guided hike, or take advantage of canoeing and fishing demonstrations on Mitchell Hill Lake. Come early for the Four de Lis Classic 5K race at 8 AM. Free pumpkin decorating and hay rides. Brunch items such as fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, BBQ sandwiches, eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy will be available for purchase as part of a fundraiser, sponsored by Wilderness Louisville, Inc. Proceeds will be used to construct shelters to support the Forest environmental education program. Visit igg.me/at/JMFShelterCampaign for information on how you can get involved! Please join us in thanking Dairy Queen, Shack in the Back BBQ, and Heine Brothers for their donations. For more information: 502.368.5404
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:28:15 +0000
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