Expand your NKU horizons: REFS Talk & Walk Schedule, Summer 2023

If you haven't visited NKU's Research & Education Field Station (REFS) yet -- or even if you have -- Summer 2023 is a great time to get "out there" (it's only 5-10 minutes from the main campus) and take advantage of one of our "Talk & Walk" guided hikes.

We have four "Talk & Walk" events planned for Summer 2023, to be held from 7-9 pm on select Wednesday evenings. These usually take the form of an educational talk on some topic and then a hike around the woodlands or wetlands to actually apply what was being discussed.

This summer's topics list is:

June 21: Observation, Identification, and Fun – An Introduction to Using iNaturalist – Maggie Whitson, NKU
July 5: Drawing From Nature – Amy Bogard, Freelance Artist
July 19: Building Bird-Feeders for our Feathered Friends – Richard Durtsche, NKU
August 2: What is a native bee? What is a solitary bee? Is that bee going to sting me? Explorations into the fascinating world of the bees that live among us – Jim Nedderman, NKU

For the latest information and updates or to register, visit NKU's official REFS website: https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/centers/refs/talk---walk.html

Parking is available in front of the Field Station:
NKU Research and Education Field Station (NKU REFS)
99 Harrison Ct, Melbourne, KY 41059

And the fine print...
Class size: Limit of 20 people
Fee: Donating $10 to NKU REFS is encouraged (NKU students welcome to attend for free)
Please register via the REFS website at least 6 hours before the event.

Appropriate clothing/gear: The wetlands is an open field with chest-high vegetation in most areas, some of which is spiny. The trails are mowed or bare earth, but are often muddy. Mosquitoes, ticks, and poison ivy are all common residents of the area. The river bank also hosts stinging nettle. While we aim to keep the Talk & Walk hikes not-too-strenuous, proper clothing will allow for more flexibility and comfort while exploring the area. Wear clothing durable in the face of mud and bug spray. Long pants will provide protection from aggressive plants and can be tucked into socks to discourage ticks. Waterproof boots are suggested if you can't stand muddy socks, otherwise, a comfortable pair of sneakers with good treads and a spare pair of dry socks should do.

Want a quick glimpse of fun finds from REFS? Check out the 650+ species seen so far at our project: St. Anne Woods and Wetlands: Flora & Fauna

由使用者 m_whitson 在 2023年06月19日 16:06 所貼文