Our Mission: To explore, enjoy and protect the wold places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out those objectives.
 
  

 
Upcoming Events

Want to help with political work?? We'd love to have you! We are looking for people to help walk districts, make phone calls, and any number of additional activities. Want to learn more? Email Rick Clewett at rick.clewett@insightbb.com

October 9 (Thursday)
MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL - 5:30-11:00
at the Kentucky Theatre, Main St., Downtown Lexington
Come see an an assortment of movies centered around the Appapachians, its culture, and its ties to our energy future. We will be showing 4-5 films and cost is only $5 donation.
Contact Lane Boldman, 859-552-1173

October 17-19 (Friday-Sunday) Car Camping/Dayhike: Cumberland Gap National Park and Hensley Settlement, Middlesboro, KY
 Travel to Middlesboro, KY Friday evening and set up camp. Saturday and Sunday morning hike the Cumberland Gap trail in Daniel Boone's footsteps. We will visit the historic Hensley Settlement Pioneer Village and explore the visitor's center. This outing is along the historic "Wilderness Road", overlooking KY, VA and TN. Suitable for beginners, limit 12.
Contact Larry Ridenour, 859-299-9470, l.ridenour@insightbb.com

October 18 (Saturday)
Conservation Outing: Portal 31 Coal Mine, Benham, KY (southeastern Ky.)
We'll tour Portal 31, a formerly active coal mine which is scheduled to be opened this year, by rail car. We'll then visit the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum, located in an old company store. We can stay the night at the Benham School House Inn. An admission fee is charged for these activities. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners.
Contact Patty Draus, 859-299-5669 or Karen McDowell, 859-275-1157

 

Other events of interest:

Movie Night- Once each month we show environmentally-themed movies in the home of a local Lexington member. Pot-luck dinner beforehand. Contact: Lane & Joey Shadowen, jshad65@earthlink.net.

Book Group- Every month we pick a book to read and discuss. For more information contact Ray and Mary Barry, 859-223-0180 or email ray.barry@prodigy.net

Beginning Backpacking- The Bluegrass Group teaches this class as a fundraising activity. Fees are affordable and consist of four sessions plus one optional overnight trip. Contact Joey Shadowen, jshad65@earthlink.net