Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center
3745 Illinois Avenue
Louisville Kentucky 40213

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lat: 38.2096492 long: -85.7111025

The Louisville Nature Center is a place one can experience the woodlands traveled by William Clark when he ventured from his home in Louisville. Dedicated to connecting people to nature, the center includes an educational campus and the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.

The campus includes the Sensory Garden, Rain Garden, Nature Play Area, and Bird Blind. Tours and educational programs can be arranged. Contact the Education Programs Manager at 502-458-1328, or email olivia@louisvillenaturecenter.org.

The Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve has over two miles of hiking trails with 180 species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, over 150 species of birds, and numerous butterfly species. An interpretive trail guide is available.

https://www.louisvillenaturecenter.org/

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