Boone County Environmental Education

Boone County Environmental Education Exploring the environment in Boone County, KY. https://linktr.ee/bcenvironmentaledu

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Register online at: https://ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=19389 (Zoom link will be emailed t...
05/26/2026

Register online at: https://ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=19389 (Zoom link will be emailed to those registered).

Creating inviting habitat for wildlife can be a feasible goal for any homeowner by learning a few simple tips! Join us to review the needs of different types of wildlife and how you can creating the perfect home in your own backyard.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1 PM

All UK Extension offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.
05/25/2026

All UK Extension offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

Learn the Yellow Trail was rescheduled for June 3 due to weather. Hike the trails is still open today if you want to exp...
05/20/2026

Learn the Yellow Trail was rescheduled for June 3 due to weather. Hike the trails is still open today if you want to explore the nature center at your leisure.

Did you know Mason Bees are important pollinators for our environment? This native bee flies from flower to flower, flop...
05/20/2026

Did you know Mason Bees are important pollinators for our environment? This native bee flies from flower to flower, flopping down on the flower and collecting pollen on their bellies; This makes them even more efficient pollinators than honey bees.

You can build them their own special bee hotel! You can even use scrap wood (do not use treated wood or cedar). If you'd like to learn more about Bee Hotels, reach out to our Environmental Education Agent, Lacey at [email protected]

The Kentucky Native Bee Society also has a really great informational article on Kentucky's Native Bees:
https://www.knps.org/the-buzz-on-kentuckys-native-bees/

**Please note, Mason Bees do not create their own holes, they use pre-existing holes.

Join us on a guided hike to learn the Yellow Trail (0.7 miles).On Wednesday, May 20, 10 AM we will take a guided hike so...
05/18/2026

Join us on a guided hike to learn the Yellow Trail (0.7 miles).

On Wednesday, May 20, 10 AM we will take a guided hike so you can feel comfortable on your own during Hike the Trails! Located at the Boone County Extension Environmental & Nature Center, 9101 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY.

Please register: https://ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=19386 or call 859-586-6101

Tomorrow is our first Learn the Trails program of the season. Take a guided hike along the Blue Trail (0.5 miles). Locat...
05/14/2026

Tomorrow is our first Learn the Trails program of the season. Take a guided hike along the Blue Trail (0.5 miles). Located at the Boone County Extension Environmental & Nature Center, 9101 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY.

Registration is appreciated: https://ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=1938

The trails are also open every Wednesday from 10 AM - 2 PM for anyone to hike at their own leisure, please check in/out at the shelter house.

Join us at the Nature Center for a sensory-rich adventure where little ones ages 2-5 are invited to explore, play, learn...
05/14/2026

Join us at the Nature Center for a sensory-rich adventure where little ones ages 2-5 are invited to explore, play, learn and socialize in the stimulating and calming environment of the outdoors.

Join us on May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Located at the Boone County Extension Environmental & Nature Center. 9101 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY 41091

Registration required (free): https://ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=19408 or call 859-586-6101

Climate Shifts in the Bluegrass: Weather, Wildlife, and What Kentuckians Can Do. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 10 to 11 A...
05/11/2026

Climate Shifts in the Bluegrass: Weather, Wildlife, and What Kentuckians Can Do. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM. Webinar, via Zoom Zoom links go out the week before the program via email. Join us with guest speaker Katherine Bullock to explore how climate change is reshaping Kentucky’s weather patterns, native plants, and wildlife, and examines how climate attitudes in the Commonwealth compare with national trends. Participants will learn about local impacts, discuss public perceptions, and discover practical actions individuals can take to support a more resilient Kentucky. Have questions? Email Lacey at [email protected]. Registration required, Call 859.586.6101 or visit boone.mgcafe.uky.edu to register. An equal opportunity organization.

https://ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=19384

Thank you to Ecologist & Nature Photographer Lexie Stevenson for teaching us all about the Jewels in the Sky: The Secret...
05/07/2026

Thank you to Ecologist & Nature Photographer Lexie Stevenson for teaching us all about the Jewels in the Sky: The Secret Lives of Butterflies and Moths!

Participants learned about the life cycles of these important pollinators and how they can support our environment.

Discover more of our great programs (be sure to filter by county): https://events.mgcafe.uky.edu/county-events

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6028 Camp Ernst Road
Burlington, KY
41005

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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