Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve

Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, spanning 41 acres (17 hectares), graces the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, within the charming Poplar Level neighborhood. Named after the meandering Beargrass Creek's southern fork, which gracefully skirts its northern boundary, this sanctuary finds itself in close proximity to both Louisville's Joe Creason Park and the Louisville Nature Center. Jointly administered by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves and supported by the Louisville Nature Center, this natural gem offers a tranquil oasis within the bustling city.

Visitors to the preserve can explore an extensive network of walking trails, totaling 2 miles (3.2 kilometers), which traverse wetlands and the summit of a ridge. The rich biodiversity within this sanctuary boasts an impressive array of 180 tree, shrub, and wildflower species. The Louisville Nature Center, housed in a structure that opened its doors in 1997 on the preserve's western fringes, takes pride in proclaiming itself as one of the United States' premier inner-city nature preserves.

Maintaining the preserve and the nature center demands an annual budget of approximately $90,000, with a reported operational debt of around $100,000 in May 2007.

The origins of this natural haven can be traced back to 1982 when the State Nature Preserves Commission acquired a 41-acre wooded parcel, previously part of the Collings estate (later becoming Joe Creason Park) and subsequently owned by the Archdiocese of Louisville since 1960

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As well as the walkable trails, there is a boardwalk that leads to a platform where individuals can listen in to an educational podcast on the preserve. Beargrass Creek trails offer a diverse amount of plants and wildlife for people to explore. These trails give hikers the chance to explore and discover said local flora and fauna, with many wildlife viewing opportunities available as well. Native plants of Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve include Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) for trees; Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), and Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) for shrubs; Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and Shrub Yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) for wildflowers. With plants, there are bound to have native wildlife to accompany them with over 150 species of documented birds, which are detailed in an article for Wildlife Trails in Kentucky, and 30 recorded butterfly species.

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