Outdoor Naturalist Series

Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State," a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures due to the fertile soil. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the contiguous United States, and the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. Kentucky is also home to the highest per capita number of deer and turkey in the United States, the largest free-ranging elk herd east of the Mississippi River, and the nation's most productive coalfield. Learn about Shelby County's unique place in Kentucky's ecoscape and about many different facets of natural resources. Class space is limited, so reserve your space early by calling 633-4593 TOPICS TO INCLUDE: *Course Introduction *Geology & Soils *Ponds, lakes & streams *Botany *Native Plants *Forestry *Wildlife Management & Agricultural Lands *KY Parks & Recreation *Practical Entomology & Pollinators *Archeology *Environmental Ethics & Philosophy *Reptiles/Amphibians/Fish/Birds *Mammals Third Thursdays, Monthly, Beginning March 17. 6-8 p.m.