Kirby Nature Center
Events at this venue
Fungi Sculptures ID Along the Trail with Flower White
Fungi are some of the most fascinating and often overlooked organisms in our natural world, playing a vital role in forest ecosystems. From breaking down organic matter to supporting plant life, fungi are essential to the health of our environment and offer incredible diversity in form, color, and function. Join naturalist Flower White for a […]
Flower-A-Thon Finale
Come celebrate the finale of our annual Flower-A-Thon at a special Awards Celebration! After a week of exploring our preserves and documenting beautiful blooms on iNaturalist, we’ll gather to share what we discovered and reflect on the incredible variety of species found across the Western Wildlife Corridor. The official count will close at 4:00 PM, […]
Flower-A-Thon Kickoff
Celebrate the arrival of spring at our annual Flower-A-Thon at Western Wildlife Corridor! This week-long community event invites you to explore our preserves, discover native wildflowers, and experience the beauty of spring. We’ll start the day with a light breakfast, giving everyone a chance to meet fellow nature lovers before the week’s wildflower adventures begin. […]
Bird Banding with Adam McCosham
Whether you are just learning to ID birds or want to learn more about nesting or migration, observing a bird banding session is an incredibly informative and fun experience. Join us for this interactive outdoor program to watch bander Adam McCosham in action while getting a chance to see various bird species up close and […]
Habitat Restoration at Kirby Nature Preserve
Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage, […]
Habitat Restoration at Kirby Nature Preserve
Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage, […]
Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship Workshop
Join us for an inspiring evening with the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship (OVFF), an all-volunteer run nonprofit dedicated to one simple mission: More Trees! For more than 40 years, OVFF has worked to expand and diversify the forest canopy throughout the Ohio Valley by planting and distributing nearly half a million trees. During this presentation […]
Birding 101: Part 2 with Kathi Hutton
Discover the world of birds through the Birding 101 series, an introductory program designed for beginners and anyone curious about the birds around them. On February 14th, participants will head outdoors with birder Kathi Hutton for a guided bird walk at Kirby Nature Center, practicing identification skills and contributing observations to the Great Backyard Bird […]
Birding 101: Part 1 with Chris Sweigard
Discover the world of birds through the Birding 101 series, an introductory program designed for beginners and anyone curious about the birds around them. The series begins on February 7th at the Kirby Nature Center with an indoor session led by Chris Sweigard, focusing on bird feeding basics and how to participate in the Great […]
Bird Banding with Adam McCosham
Whether you are just learning to ID birds or want to learn more about nesting or migration, observing a bird banding session is incredibly informative. Join us for this interactive outdoor program for a chance to watch bander Adam McCosham in action, while getting a chance to see various bird species up close and personal. […]
Fossil Program with Jack Berninger
Get ready for a fun family adventure to discover all the interesting fossils in our dry creek bed at our Kirby Nature Center. This outdoor program will start with a short fossil overview, and each child will be given a special fossil at the start of the program!
Kirby Nature Center Habitat Restoration
Join us, along with AmeriCorps, from 9:30 to 12:00 on November 8th for a morning of restoration work at Kirby Nature Preserve. We will be working to restore native habitat by controlling invasive species like honeysuckle. We will have some tools available but feel free to bring your own as well. Please wear close toed […]