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Geology and Botany of the Kentucky River Palisades
What do faulting, fossils, and 360 million year old rocks have to do with current plant life? Everything! Join Dr. Frank Ettensohn a geologist from the University of Kentucky, and Quinn Towery, OKNP's Bluegrass Preserve Manager, on a hike exploring the connection between ancient geologic processes and modern day plant life.
Event Date and Time
Saturday, September 27, 2025
9:00am to 4:00pm
Location

In-Person Event
located at Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve

Event Address:

Latitude: 37.7621
Longitude: -84.6176

Contact Information
Quinn Towery
Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Bluegrass Region Preserve Manager
quinn.towery@ky.gov
(502) 401-9922
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What do faulting, fossils, and 360 million year old rocks have to do with current plant life? Everything! Join Dr. Frank Ettensohn a geologist from the University of Kentucky, and Quinn Towery, OKNP's Bluegrass Preserve Manager, on a hike exploring the connection between ancient geologic processes and modern day plant life.

This event is limited to 20 participants. To register, email jason.nally@ky.gov. Directions to all Kentucky Nature Preserves can be found on our website eec.ky.gov/Nature-Preserves. 

Learn more at: eec.ky.gov/Nature-Preserves

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Adult
Youth
Family
College
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Educational Activities
Estimated Number of Participants
20
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