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, Boys and Girls Club, Berea Kids Eat, 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. This program is not a true drop-off and caregivers are invited to stay onsite or nearby during programming time.

Location

Summer in Berea - Glades Community Garden, 530 Glades Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Fall 2026 info coming soon

DAtes and time

Summer in Berea - Tuesdays, June 23rd to July 28th, 10am - 12 pm

Fall 2026 info coming soon

Cost

This is a free program.