Iroquois Amphitheater Movie Series: What Do You Want to See?

Dude, Metro Parks totally trusts your opinions. First they wanted to know your thoughts on improving Metro Parks and now they want to know what movies you’d like to see at their outdoor movie series at Iroquois Amphitheater during the summer and fall. You clearly are a very smart and trustworthy group of people.
Family [...]

Valentine’s Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest

No word on whether a sighting of Fairdale Bigfoot is guaranteed with the price of admission.

A romantic Valentine’s Day evening awaits Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 at Jefferson Memorial Forest. For only $25, couples will be treated to a romantic candle-lit hike that ends with a view of Louisville’s lights from the scenic [...]

I Hope We Don’t Have to Use This Info Soon (Sledding in Metro Parks)

Who is the fool who bought a house and is moving at the very end of December/early January? Um that would be me and my beloved. So you’ll forgive me if I say I want serious winter weather to stay far, far away until we’re all settled in the new place.
In the case that I’m [...]

Volunteer at Central Park This Saturdary November 7, 2009

Olmsted Parks needs your help this Saturday November 7, 2009 from 9AM-Noon.
Please join us in Central Park this Saturday 9am-Noon…we need your help! Gloves, tools, refreshments will be provided.
Anyone interested should email Sarah Wolff for more information and to register.
sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org

Foxhollow Farm’s Fall Festival Saturday October 10, 2009

Foxhollow Farm is throwing their 2nd Annual Fall Festival this Saturday from 2PM-6PM. Yes, Crestwood is a little beyond Consuming Louisville’s purview however they have a pick your own pumpkin patch, hayrides and they’re having a cake walk. Nothing makes a fall festival special like a cake walk.
Foxhollow Farm’s 2nd Annual Fall Festivalwill feature [...]

Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest October 17, 2009

It’s time for the fifth annual Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest. On Saturday October 17, 2009 there will be free t-shirts (my friend Linda is almost guaranteed to be there just for the free t-shirt alone), hayrides, free pumpkins, hiking and just a general atmosphere of celebrating the gloriousness that is Kentucky [...]

Little Goblins Galore at Otter Creek

I like the idea of not so scary Halloween events. I’m a wuss that way.

Little Goblins Galore is a family-oriented Halloween event hosted by Nightmare at Otter Creek. It is a not so scary Halloween event mainly designed for the kids. The event will include activities such as face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and [...]

Schnitzelburg Dog Walk Saturday October 3, 2009

I truly do love events that include the four legged members of the family. So I’m pleased to tell you about the 2nd Annual Schnitzelburg Dog Walk next Saturday, October the 3rd. It will take place from 10AM-Noon at 1020 East Burnett Street.
There will be a blessing of the pets both at [...]

Get Oriented (Survivor Skills!) Saturday September 26, 2009

Could you find your way out of paper bag with a map and a compass? Me either, that’s why we should both take the Get Oriented class/hike from Olmsted Parks Conservancy.
Learn to find your way with only a compass and map in hand along with
other basic outdoor survivor skills from Naturalist Trent Winlock.
Moderate to [...]

Happy Tail Hour Thursday September 17, 2009

Well this just warms my heart: it’s an event that’s free, fun and is for dogs and their humans. You know I’m a crazy dog person so I just love events like this.
Come out to show your support for the Metro Animal Shelter 2009 Flood
Relief at this fun pet-friendly cocktail event on the river. [...]