Take a night hike with Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve! Venture into the woods to spot the nocturnal creatures that dwell in the preserve at dark. Owls, bats, salamanders, frogs, moths, nightjars, and many species of mammal will be very active at this time of year....
Go on a Migratory Bird Hike at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve! Explore the forests and grasslands to experience the bounty of spring bird migration. Attendees can look forward to seeing and hearing warblers, tanagers, buntings, vireos, flycatchers, and hummingbirds. When: Sunday, May 5th Time: 3:00 p.m. –...
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Make plans to visit Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve for a FREE Bluebird Walk! Stroll through their meadows and pastoral hills to see charismatic and vibrant Eastern Bluebirds in action! Along with seeing Bluebirds, you'll observe and learn about other bird species, bluebird habitat, conservation, and...
April is a terrific month to hike and observe the native wildflowers in full bloom and the arrival of neo-tropical during spring migration at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve . Join for a hike through the forests and valleys to learn about the habitats and habits...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many accomplished women have called Oldham County home over its 200-year existence. From writers, to photographers, sports stars and even a ghost or two, women have been instrumental in establishing the rich culture of the county that we...
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve’s sixth annual Butterfly Ball, hosted by Frost Brown Todd, will be held on May 31. The evening begins in the gorgeous Woodland Garden setting with open bars featuring specialty bourbons and signature drinks, a live bluegrass band, an exquisite farm-to-fork dinner...
Did you know there are four different types of rock at Creasey Mahan? From Louisville Limestone bluffs to Waldron Shale creek bottoms, Creasey Mahan's rolling hills and steep ravines offer great opportunities to see our region’s geology. Take a hike through the preserve to the...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Kim Hydes Executive Director Oldham Cunty Tourism & Conventions November 4, 2023 All photos courtesy of Oldham County Tourism & Conventions. More than 10,000 farm tour visitors a year can’t be wrong. These tours are addictive! Oldham Farm Tours and Oldham Farm Stays offer the most...
Take an expedition at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve to find the many frogs and salamanders that dwell in the woodlands and wetlands. Visit the woodland garden, the frog pond, Hidden Springs and the waterfall & discuss amphibian biology, diversity, and much more. Wear comfortable shoes for...