Blackacre State Nature Preserve And Historic Homestead

09/13/2026

Plans on this beautiful Sunday? We’ve got you.☀️

Ida Clare takes the stage tonight! 🎶

Come early, visit the animals, grab a bite, and settle in for an incredible evening of live music.

7th Annual Sunset Music Series: Ida Clare
Sunday, September 13 | 5–7 PM
Gates open at 4:30 PM
Details at VisitBlackacre.org!

Spend your Sunday with us.💚

09/12/2026

We’re spending this beautiful Saturday at Origin Park in Indiana, helping Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana celebrate some of the wonderful people and places that make our community so special.

If you’re out and about, come find us and say hi! We’d love to see you. 🌿🐐 We’ll be here until 1 PM!

09/11/2026

One of our favorite moments from last year’s Sunset Music Series…Ida Clare made one little girl’s birthday extra special.❤️

Ida Clare is back THIS SUNDAY!
7th Annual Sunset Music Series: Ida Clare
September 13 | 5–7 PM

Details at VisitBlackacre.org!

09/11/2026

Our hearts are full.💚

Because of you, over $10,000 was raised for Blackacre during Give for Good, our biggest year yet!

Every gift, every share, and every kind word reminded us just how much this special place means to so many of you. We are incredibly grateful!

Your generosity helps care for the land, animals, history, and the experiences that bring children, families, and our community together at Blackacre.

If you didn’t have the chance to give, drop-in donations are welcome and greatly appreciated or give anytime at VisitBlackacre.org/give.

From all of us at Blackacre, thank you!💚

09/10/2026

BIG NEWS, Blackacre community!!

A generous donor has given us an incredible challenge: If we can raise another $5,000, they will give Blackacre an additional $5,000!

So far today, you’ve helped us raise $2,110 for Give for Good, and we are beyond thankful!

If Blackacre has been part of your family’s story, if your children have explored our trails, loved on our animals, learned something new here, or if you simply believe this special place is worth preserving, we need you today.💚

Give if you can. And just as importantly, please share this post with your friends and family.

👉 https://bit.ly/BlackacreG4G

Thank you for your generosity!

09/10/2026

It’s a big day at Blackacre.💚

Today is Give for Good Louisville, and your gift helps care for over 300 acres, our trails, historic homestead, farm animals, and the programs that bring thousands of children and families to Blackacre each year.

This year, one of our biggest needs is a new utility vehicle to help our team care for this special place. As you can see, Puzzle the goat is ready to help!🐐

Every gift is a reminder of just how loved this place is. Thank you.💚

Donate here: https://bit.ly/BlackacreG4G

09/09/2026

Are you a night owl, a trivia fan, or ready to race the clock?🦉⏰

There’s a chance to help Blackacre bring home bonus dollars during Give for Good on Thursday, September 10! 💚

Every gift matters. Every challenge helps. And we’re so grateful to have you cheering us on.

Tomorrow, let’s Give for Good for Blackacre!

Details and give: https://bit.ly/BlackacreG4G

09/09/2026

What we pass down matters.💚

At Blackacre, history isn’t just something they read about. They experience it.

Each year, thousands of children come to Blackacre through our field trips and educational programs…your generosity gives children a place to explore, learn, and simply be kids.

This Thursday, September 10th, is Give for Good Louisville, our community’s biggest day of giving for local nonprofits.

When you give, we hope you’ll choose Blackacre and help preserve the land, history, and traditions worth passing on.

Early Giving is open now!
👉 https://bit.ly/BlackacreG4G

Thank you for being part of Blackacre’s story.💚

Blackacre Conservancy is Kentucky’s first Nature Preserve and has influenced thousands of school students, teachers and volunteers with environmental education programs. The homestead was given by Judge Macauley L. Smith and wife Emilie Strong Smith for the purpose of

09/06/2026

Sunday nights don’t get much better than this.

Live bluegrass. Incredible vocals. Good food. Farm animals. Your favorite people. Ida Clare.

7th Annual Sunset Music Series: Ida Clare
Sunday, September 13
5-7 PM | Gates open 4:30 PM
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come spend evening with us!

Details at VisitBlackacre.org🪕🎶

09/05/2026

Before you head our way this Sunday, we’ll be closing early at 12:00 PM.

Come take a morning walk, visit the animals, and enjoy a little time on the preserve before we close for the day.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!💚