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Reminder: Vote and Vote Often for Jefferson Memorial

21. October 2008

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OK not really vote often, I’m not down with voter fraud. I am however, again, encouraging you to vote for Jefferson Memorial Forest if you haven’t already done so in the Save the Trails competition. Remember, if Jefferson Memorial finishes in the top 10 after voting is completed on October 31, 2008 they’ll receive a [...]

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Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike October 18 at Jefferson Memorial Forest

10. October 2008

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Mayor’s Health Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest is Saturday October 18, 2008. I’m going to quote from the website: “Mayor Jerry Abramson is encouraging Louisville residents to “hit the trail” on Saturday, October 18 at the fourth Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest. The free event is part of the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement [...]

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Vote for Jefferson Memorial Forest, Let Me Give You Prizes

8. October 2008

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You’ve got a chance to help Jefferson Memorial Forest get $5,000 to go toward trail improvement and all it takes is you voting online. Save the Trails, in cooperation with the National Trails Fund, will award $5,000 trail revitalization grants to the 10 communities that receive the most online votes. Nineteen other communities were selected [...]

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Walk in the Woods at Iroquois Park

1. May 2008

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True story, I misspelled “Iroquois” twice before finally copying and pasting it into the title field. Enjoy a leisurely hike through the woodlands and hill top prairie of Iroquois Park with Dennis Crowley of the KY Trails Association. Moderate hike. Tennis shoes or boots recommended. Saturday May 10, 20081PM-3PM Space is limited so register early [...]

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Howl at the Moon at Jefferson Memorial Forest April 2008 Edition

7. April 2008

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Hopefully by the time Friday April 18, 2008 rolls around this rain will have moved out and we can actually enjoy some outdoor events like hiking with your dog under the moonlight out at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Come out to the Forest for an evening romp through the woods with your dog! Forest staff will [...]

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Valentine’s Day Romantic Retreat at Jefferson Memorial Forest

28. January 2008

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Seeing as I’m such a fan of spending time at Jefferson Memorial Forest it shouldn’t surprise you that I think the Valentine’s event at Jefferson Memorial Forest sounds absolutely fantastic and you should make your reservation for it right now. Looking for something romantic to do with your sweetheart this year? Why not give them [...]

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Hiking at Jefferson Memorial Forest

14. January 2008

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The worst thing about hiking at Jefferson Memorial Forest? Getting there. Be warned. If you’re not careful Google Maps will give you bad directions that force you first to trespass onto some scary guy’s compound in the woods. See the end of this post for general directions. The best thing about hiking at Jefferson Memorial [...]

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Outdoor Skills #1 – Hiking and History of the Forest

2. January 2008

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Nothing gets the blood pumping like a nice hike in the forest on a brisk morning. If you’ve set a resolution for losing weight/getting healthier/ adding more fun physical activity like this into your life is a really good place to start. Learn the story of how the Forest came into existence as well as [...]

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Owl Prowl at the Louisville Nature Center Tomorrow Night

16. November 2007

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Join us for this family program that includes a presentation of owls native to Kentucky and a live owl demonstration. After viewing the tamed owls up close, participants will be led on a night hike through Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve in search of owls in the urban forest. Saturday November 17 6:30PMSpace is limited, [...]

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Night Hike with Hedwig

6. November 2007

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OK so maybe not Hedwig but with owls from Wingspan of Kentucky. Learn about the silent nighttime hunters that call the Forest home. See some of Kentucky’s owls from Wingspan of Kentucky up close, and go on a short hike to listen for these majestic birds while learning some of their calls. Families welcome; an [...]

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