Outdoor Naturalist Series

Are you an avid outdoorsperson? Do you want to learn more about the local ecoscape and many facets of our natural resources? Join us for the newly-developed Outdoor Naturalist program. Outdoor Naturalist is an educational program about Shelby County’s natural resources and outdoor history. The class will meet on the third Thursday of each month for 12-14 sessions. The class will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Extension Office or an on-site location, depending on the topic. Classes will include: Course Introduction/Expectations Geology & Soils Ponds, Lakes & Streams Botany Native Plants Forestry Wildlife Management & Agricultural Lands KY Parks & Recreation Practical Entomology & Pollinators Archaeology Environmental Ethics & Philosophy Reptiles/Amphibians/Fish/Birds Mammals Participants may choose to attend any number of segments, but space for some sessions will be limited, so we request that you sign up for each one you plan to attend to help us plan accordingly. Call 633-4593 to register; the next sessions will be held July 21 and August 11.