Nature Mamas Playgroup of NKY connects moms who share similar child-rearing practices while providing an opportunity for their children to play and socialize.
The group is organizing a picnic at Big Bone Lick State Park on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 11:00 AM.
“I thought we could let the kids play for a little while, have lunch, and then explore the park. Everything is free (yay!)”
Northern Kentucky Sierra Club is organizing an evening of trail service at Big Bone Lick State Park on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
The group will hike along the trails and clean up as they go during this moderate, self-paced event. Great for older kids and teenagers who like the woods. You’ll likely see deer, turkey, hawks, etc. This will mostly be trail cleanup such as pulling downed limbs off the trail, trimming back bushes & trees, etc.
The work crew can be 30-40 minutes from cars or restrooms. Wear work & weather-tolerant clothes, shoes with good treads, and work gloves. Bring liquids and snacks. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. It would be useful if you can bring tools such as loppers or a bow saw. Some tools are available as well.
Rating: easy to moderate hiking and work, sometimes in cool-damp or hot-humid conditions.
Big Bone Lick State Park is managing vegetation and controlling invasive species to help protect the federally-endangered running buffalo clover. Numerous patches of buffalo clover will be cleared by hand of competing vegetation such as bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard. These activities are open to the public, and participants will receive Endangered Species Day booklets, magnets, and other items.
Trifolium stoloniferum, the running buffalo clover, is an endangered species of perennial clover native to the eastern and midwestern United States.
The groups involved include The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Kentucky Ecological Services Field Office (Frankfort, KY), the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the Kentucky Native Plant Society, and Kentucky State Parks.
The event will be held on Endangered Species Day, Friday, May 20, 2011 from 10am-4pm. Please register for this event at the Endangered Species Coalition website.
The Tri-State Hiking Club has a hike planned for Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 10:00am at Big Bone Lick State Park. As of this writing, 21 people have signed up for the hike. From hike organizer Kelly:
“Saturday’s forecast is calling for some sunshine and I need to stay close to home — so I thought a hike at Big Bone was in order. The park has been a favorite of mine since childhood. It is well maintained and holds such great history about the region.”
The Sierra Club is planning a late winter hike at Big Bone Lick State Park on Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 9:00 am to 12 noon. The group will hike all park trails, including two blazed by the NKY Sierra Club Group. The hike will be easy-to-moderate, covering 4 miles in about 3 hours.
Wear weather-appropriate clothes and shoes with a good tread. Bring liquid and trail snacks. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
Please RSVP by noon on Friday, Feb 25 to John F. Robbins (johnfrobbins at insightbb dot com). Include your name, email and phone number. Requested donation: $1 per Sierra Club member, $2 per non-member.
Ever wonder why the small, quiet Big Bone Lick State Park gains so much national and international attention and awards? Dr. John Rockaway, professor of geology at NKU and Jeannine Kreinbrink, adjunct professor of archeology at NKU, will cover the history of the park as they explain the nomination process and the efforts used to enable Big Bone Park to gain four prestigious awards since 1972 with a possible fifth award in the near future.
Where: Boone County Public Library, Main Branch, Meeting Room A
Address: 1786 Burlington Pike, Union, Kentucky
Phone: 859-342-2665
Following is a summary of events at Big Bone Lick State Park in 2011. See the official Big Bone Lick website or contact Todd Young, Park Naturalist at todd.young@ky.gov for event details and updates.
Big Bone Lick State Park is hosting the 25th annual Salt Festival this weekend. The Salt Festival features demonstrations of pioneer and Native American life, salt making, spear throwing, storytelling, music, crafts, games, food and more.
We attended the festival today. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, and the entire family had a great time. The festival concludes tomorrow 10am-5pm.
Blue skies, warm weather, free parking, and a good crowd!
You can buy fresh cornmeal milled right on the spot.
More photos from our visit to the 25th Annual Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Park.
Traditional lye soap… “Artificial teeth and eyes will retain their original brilliancy unimpaired when kept washed with this soap.”
Big Bone Lick State Park is hosting its 25th annual Salt Festival this weekend, October 15-17, 2010. The Salt Festival features demonstrations of pioneer and Native American life, salt making, spear throwing, storytelling, music, crafts, games, delicious food and more.
Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $5 per adult, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children. The Salt Festival is open to school groups on Friday, and open to the general public from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Parking is free.
