Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 18th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Louisville Audubon Society and Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve are participating in the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), held February 17-20, 2012. This annual four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the U.S. and Canada. Both experts and novice bird lovers should come to the Nature Center at the Nature Preserve on Saturday, February 18th for Birding 101 with Ryan Ankeny to count birds, learn the basics of birding, and take an easy hike! Learn more...
Inquiring Minds Want to Know....
What is Mother Nature doing at the Nature Preserve this week? Do squirrels hibernate in winter? Do flying squirrels really fly? Learn more on KY Natural Inquirer.
Features of this site -
- Calendar-See upcoming events, camps, and available days to reserve the field house, campground, & fire pit.
- Weddings & Parties-Consider having a natural and beautiful wedding or party at the picturesque nature preserve.
- The Buddy Club-Learn how your pet can join this exclusive club!
About the Nature Preserve
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is a 168-acre non-profit nature preserve dedicated by Virginia Creasey Mahan and Howard Mahan to enrich the community through conservation, education, preservation, and community enjoyment. This area was formerly known as Hill 'O Content Farm. We are a popular destination for over 27,000 visitors! Now that Spring has arrived, you can enjoy something different every day!
Free to All!
The nature preserve is free for all to enjoy! Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve includes forested areas and grasslands with over 8.5 miles of trails, spring-fed creeks, a frog pond, and waterfalls. Our visitors also enjoy picnic areas, recreational fields for different sports, a nature center, a field house, and a two hundred year old historic manor and spring house.We are a unique non-profit organization because we do not charge a fee for admission. We rely on the community and our visitors for their support and donations.
Easy Location
We are in Oldham County, Kentucky, just east of the Metro Louisville area, easily accessible from US 42 (Brownsboro Road turns into US 42), off highway 1793 (near the North Oldham school campus).
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