Forest Friends is a free, after-school program that invites kids to discover the plants, animals, and natural rhythms of Kentucky through hands-on exploration and imaginative play. This program is also made possible by local community partners like Marafiki Center, FoodChain, Lexington Parks, Wanda Joyce Foundation, and Glade’s Community Garden. Each week, we’ll dive into a different theme — from wildlife to wildflowers to the magic of moving water — all while making art, asking questions, and learning how to care for the world around us. Activities will be geared towards ages 5 to 10 and all are invited to join us. The program is designed for you to drop in each week during the scheduled window and engage as desired — expect to flow in and out as you like, however, some programs may not be open to the public depending on the community partner. More information for 2026 coming soon.

Locations

Location and other date information coming in early 2026.

Cost

This is a free program.