Together with our members and conservation partners, the Kentucky Chapter of The Nature Conservancy has protected over 40,000 acres of critical natural lands in Kentucky.

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Summer Fieldnotes was mailed in June.  Read our latest newsletter:

Summer 2008 Fieldnotes

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Buck Creek Field Day

On Saturday, July 19th, the Kentucky Chapter hosted a Field Day in the Buck Creek Project Area.  The Field Day was an opportunity for the Conservancy's staff to explain the stream restoration work at the Pumphrey tract.  All the neighbors and partnering agencies were invited.  About 75 people attended the day, enjoying a tour of the site and lunch on the property.

Learn more about the restoration project along Buck Creek.   Field Day included a hay ride to see the stream restoration project/© TNC staff photo

You're Invited! Community and Conservation Event in Western Kentucky

The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife, and Quail Unlimited are hosting a free community event on Saturday, August 23. Here are the details:

Place:  Mark Hatcher Farm at the end of Birdsville Road in Smithland, Livingston Co.

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. CDT.

Lunch is free and will be catered by Backwoods BBQ.  

Live music by The McKendrees.

Activities include:  youth fishing, hay rides, bounce house inflatables, speakers,  information booths & prizes.

To RSVP or for questions call Naomi Wilson at:      800-858-1549

Nature's Night

Nature's Night fundraising event will be on Saturday, September 27, 2008.  This event will bring together individuals and companies of Kentucky in support of preserving the plants, animals, and natural communites that represent the diversity of life by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.  

For more information, click here.

View an invitation to this event.

Photo Credits  © Thomas G. Barnes