Pine Mountain State Park is hosting a trek in Blanton Forest. On April 26, enjoy a hiking adventure to explore Blanton Forest, a diverse ecological treasure located on Pine Mountain's southeastern slope. A virtual time capsule, the 3,090-acre Blanton Forest is one of the largest old-growth forests in the eastern U.S. The registration fee is $15 per person, and the park will provide bottled water and transportation by van. Participation is limited to 10 persons and all participants are encouraged to bring snacks and a sack lunch. The hike is strenuous so wear sturdy boots. Time: 7 hours. Contact naturalist Dean Henson for more information at 800-325-1712 or Dean.Henson@ky.gov.

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust’s Spring Hike in Blanton Forest  KNLT will conduct a guided hike in Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Hikers will enjoy the Knobby Rock and Sand Cave Loops (considered strenuous). Merril Flanary, KNLT Forest Steward, will be the guide. The hike will last several hours and will include a stop for lunch. Long pants and hiking boots are recommended, and participants should bring a backpack with lunch and plenty of water.  Participants must pre-register by calling 1-877-367-5658 or by email at info@knlt.org. The hikes are limited to 20 people. These hikes are recommended for adults and children ages 10 and older in good physical condition.

Organizations and Individuals Partner to Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks. A diverse team made up of land managers, foresters, wildlife biologists, entomologists, public officials, and citizens has formed Save Kentucky’s Hemlocks. The new group seeks public support as it takes action to protect and save hemlocks from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Click here for more information. 

 “Natural Reflects Collection” to benefit KNLT Kentucky craftsperson, Jeff Short, will designate a portion of the sales of his Natural Reflects Collection of hand wrought mirrors to Kentucky Natural Lands Trust. Click here for a flyer or see below for a picture of the designs. Mr. Short has worked as a professional glass artist since 1969. He has executed countless commissions in America and abroad and been involved in numerous restoration projects on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, contact Jeff Short at 502-223-2094.

Kentucky Solar Living Pledges Contributions to KNLTKentucky Solar Living is a locally owned business which provides top of the line solar products and installations for businesses and homeowners. With each purchase of a solar water heater, Kentucky Solar Living donates $50 to KNLT’s Pine Mountain Legacy Project. To date, Kentucky Solar Living has donated nearly $1,500 to the project. KNLT’s board and staff thank Kentucky Solar Living for its generous contributions. For more information, visit www.kentuckysolarliving.com

Pine Mountain featured on KET - KET's Kentucky Life recently aired a special program devoted exclusively to Pine Mountain. The program featured the efforts of KNLT and the Pine Mountain Legacy Project and included visits to the Pine Mountain Settlement School, Blanton Forest and Bad Branch State Nature Preserves, and Pine Mountain State Park. Copies of the DVD or VHS are available through KET for $19.95 plus tax and shipping by calling 1-800-945-9167 or by email at tapes@ket.org. The Pine Mountain special is program number 1208.

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