Preserve the Future: Help expand & protect Blackacre for generations to come. Learn More →

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Upcoming Events

Sunset Music Series: Ida Clare

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Kids Art & Hike

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

10:00 AM-NOON

Tinctures, Teas, & Salves

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 

6:30 PM-8:30 PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

10:00 AM-NOON

One day. One Community. One Incredible Opportunity to Support the Places You Love.

This fall, Louisville comes together for Give for Good Louisville, and Blackacre is proud to be part of it! Your gift helps keep our treasured preserve thriving, supporting the land, animals, historic homestead, and programs that make Blackacre such a special part of our community.

Mark your calendar and Give for Good to Blackacre!

THE PRESERVE

Over 300 Acres of Living Landscape

Blackacre’s nature preserve is one of the last remaining intact ecosystems in Jefferson County. Rolling meadows give way to mature hardwood forests, spring-fed creeks, and a waterfall trail that reveals Kentucky’s natural beauty at every turn. Over 100 species of birds and countless native plants call this place home.

THE HOMESTEAD

A Window into Kentucky's Past

The Tyler family settled this land in the late 1700’s, and their homestead still stands today as a testament to frontier life. Through seasonal docent-led house tours and pioneer demonstrations, and encounters with farm animals in the surrounding pastures, visitors of all ages can experience history in motion.

THE Community Garden

A Place to grow and connect

Blackacre’s Community Garden is the largest and most welcoming garden in Jefferson County, offering more than 300 rental plots. Gardeners can choose from a variety of plot sizes, including organic and conventional options, to grow fresh, healthy food. Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, the garden provides a supportive space to learn, cultivate, and be part of a thriving community.