Field Trips
Carpooling is encouraged for transportation to field trips sites. If have signed up for a field trip and would like to be matched with a carpool, OR if you would like to volunteer as a driver, please email MEEC_Biology@louisville.edu.
Nature Walk
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Dr. Mikus Abolins-Abols, Dr. Jeffrey Masters
Friday, March 31st -- 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Black Willow Trail - Beckley Creek Park [Parklands] - Directions
$0
Maximum 30 participants
Parking at the Humana Legacy Commons Fountain is free. Directions
This is an easy 1.69-mile-long trail. Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. This tour will include discussion of local fauna and flora, so you're welcome to bring any other equipment, such as a camera or binoculars, with you on this field trip.
Fossil Walk
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Falls of the Ohio State Park Staff
Friday, March 31st -- 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Falls of the Ohio State Park -- Directions
$10 + $2 cash for parking
Maximum 30 participants
There is parking available at the park. It costs $2 to park and parking is limited.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. This tour will include walking over difficult and sometimes sharp terrain. The tour will include an overview of the history of the Falls of the Ohio Park, the fossils that you might find there, as well as a hands-on activity! You're welcome to bring any other equipment, such as a camera or binoculars, with you on this field trip.
Urban Farming
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LeTicia Marshall, Owner
Sunday, April 2nd -- 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Bearfruit & Grow -- Directions
$10
Maximum 30 participants