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March 2025
Emergency Preparedness Class
Planning ahead is key to staying safe during any disaster. Join us for an Emergency Preparedness Class and learn how to create a plan for your household. Topics will include food storage for shortages, alternative energy sources, and essential steps to take during various emergencies. To register, call 502-266-9802.Cost: $5 per person | Free for […]
Bunny Canvas Painting Workshop
Join us for a memorable gathering at our historic homestead, where you’ll create a unique, hand-painted spring canvas. For $50 per person, enjoy a time of creativity, laughter, and take home a one-of-a-kind work of art. Artist Molly Rhode, from Patience and Grace, guides you in crafting a beautiful canvas. Molly’s warm and friendly style […]
Edible Gardening Classes – Harvest and Garden Rest
Getting started with planting a vegetable garden but don’t know where to start? Or, how to maintain? Harvest and prepare the land for next year? Our garden manager, Susan Ballerstedt, is offering a series of classes to prepare you for the upcoming season! Max. 20 people Join us for Edible Gardening: from Planning to Harvest […]
April 2025
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Herbs for Culinary and Medicinal Use
Have you ever wondered about herb benefits, how to use them, and more? Come join the fun! You will learn: Basic herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes Understand herbal plant properties and their uses How to identify herbs Ideas for growing & wildcrafting How to use herbs for everyday living and cooking About the Instructor: […]
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Spring Edible Plant and Mushroom Hike
Come learn about the many wild edibles found on the preserve. We will focus on identifying plants and mushrooms. At the end of the program, you can sample some finger foods made from mushrooms found in our region of Kentucky. *Foraging from a nature preserve is prohibited. Mushrooms provided by Ashbourne Farms, Lexington, KY. $25 […]
Earth Day-Sunset Goat Yoga Experience
Happy Earth Day! Join us for a relaxing, restoring, and rejuvenating experience! Evening includes: Yoga stretch (30 minutes) Holistic drink $25 per person Bring yoga mat or towel. Rain or shine Click here to sign up
May 2025
Saturday Morning Farm Animal Feeding Kick-off Celebration
Come celebrate the beginning of our season for Saturday morning farm animal feeding! Activities include: -Farm feeding (9:30 am) -Antique tractor display -Hayrides -Barrel train rides -Refreshments -NEW! Pioneer life demonstrations Date: May 3rd Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Age: 3+ Location: Barn Cost: $20 per carload to support our animal care program.
Story Time with Miss Prim
Join Miss Prim donned in her 19th century school dress, for story time at Blackacre. Bring a blanket and spread out under the shade of the tree by the horse pasture. Story time followed by music, dancing, and bubbles! Ideal for toddlers to age six. Date: Wednesdays, May 14th through July 30th Time: 10:00 am.
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Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
Opening Hours:
Daily from dawn to dusk
Phone: (502)266-9802
Email: office@visitblackacre.org
Address: 3200 Tucker Station Road Louisville, KY 40299