Features one of the world's largest collections of John James Audubon art and artifacts as well as hiking, camping, 9-hole golf course, cottages, and more!
...and see some awesome old stuff during the curator's talk in the afternoon. We hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Location: Audubon Museum at John James Audubon State Park
Time: 10 AM-5 PM (curator talk from 2-3:15 PM)
Cost: Free
Join us at the Audubon Museum on Saturday, July 15, 2023 for a free-admission Community Day! We want to say "Thank You" to our supporters in the community as we commemorate the 85th anniversary of the museum's opening in July 1938.
Admission to the museum will be free for everyone that Saturday, so maybe plan a fun day with your friends and family? Come out to the park, hike a few trails, pack a picnic lunch, do some birdwatching or fishing, cool off in the air-conditioned museum galleries and gift shop...
We're hosting a Twilight Hike @JJAStatePark on June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. for National Trails Day! Experience the trails of our nature preserve in a way very few people have on this special 2.1-mile hike.
Gather at the Park Welcom Center. Admission: $5. No pets please.
National Trails Day happens the first weekend in June! Stop by a Kentucky State Park on June 3 and explore a trail. Some parks are even hosting special guided hikes to celebrate! Learn more at https://t.co/dCCNpiRPiW. #kystateparks
πΈ IG: Jamie Day
π: Carter Caves SRP
Don't miss the Earth Mothers Hike this Sat., May 13 at 2 P.M.! Treat your Mom to a free guided hike for Mother's Day this year. Our naturalist will lead the way on this 1-mile trail through the nature preserve. A few stops along the way, with hands-on demonstrations, will share..
We are hosting a JOB FAIR on Wednesday, May 17, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Museum. Several seasonal positions are available--Golf Pro Shop Clerk, Golf Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, and Campground Attendant. Please bring a resume and two forms of ID to the fair.
Join us today for the Ohio Valley Birding Festival and be sure to stop in at the Gift Shop - we will be sampling our favorite jams and jellies. We look forward to sharing this fun day with you!
Video of the Audubon Museum Gift Shop:
https://t.co/S6pr6pPogP
3 years ago, Scott Kramer joined our Park Naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, in this explanatory "Recreation Station" video about banding. Check it out under the "More" tab of this Facebook page, or access it at the following links:
https://t.co/AMAApwdSMR
or at https://t.co/7AavOIibSH
Bird Banding has been a special part of the Ohio Valley Birding Festival for many years. It is a citizen-science project which gathers information and statistical data about birds for the U.S. Geological Survey...
Join us this weekend on Sunday, Apr. 30 from 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. for a hands-on demonstration conducted by Master Bird Bander, Scott Kramer. Bring your camera for some great photo opportunities!
Ever get frustrated trying to figure out the settings on your digital or cell phone camera? During this weekend's Ohio Valley Birding Festival, attend our Beginner Nature Photography Seminar on Sunday, Apr. 30 at 12:30 P.M.
their favorite shots on display and be available to answer your questions. The seminar is free. Bring along the camera or cell phone you'd like help with. If time allows, plan to walk outdoors to actually get some nature photo practice!
some "tools" to help you open the pellet to see what meal the owl consumed. A unique way to discover owl food preferences and habitat types that are necessary to support these nocturnal birds of prey. Free and open to all ages. Young children will need help. Keep what you find!
Another Ohio Valley Birding Festival activity, an owl pellet dissection lab! This Saturday, Apr. 29 at 2:45 P.M., you too, can join in the fascinating experience of "Owl Puke: Yuck! Or Not?" Each participant will receive a sterilized pellet which was regurgitated by an owl and