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Bioblitz event at Pine Mountain

Events

Find KNP guided hikes, biologist led classes and presentations, and other conservation events near you.

Floracliff workshop

Environmental Education, Research, and Recreation

Learn about biodiversity on Kentucky's nature preserves and natural areas. From citizen science projects to university research, there is a lot to learn.

KNP staff

Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

KNP is always looking for a hand from people interested in nature. Help us fix trails, remove invasive plants, monitor rare species, or just keep an eye on your favorite natural areas.

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Kentucky Nature License Plate

Purchase Nature Plates for your vehicle. Money from the sale of the plate goes into a fund for purchasing natural areas to be left as wild places held in trust for future generations.

Passionflower

Nature and Wildlife Fund

Financial assistance can be provided through a direct donation to the Nature Preserves Fund, a contribution to the Nature and Wildlife Fund on your state income tax form, or through a reduced-price sale or donation of a significant natural area.

Gray's Arch

Keith MacAdam Endowment

All proceeds are used for KNP trail improvement projects. To donate, visit the Blue Grass Community Foundation's website and select the Keith MacAdam Endowment for Kentucky Nature Preserves fund name.

Martins Fork

Support Our Work

Click here to donate directly via credit card or make a check out to the Kentucky State Treasurer and mail to: Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves 300 Sower Blvd - 4th Fl Frankfort, KY 40601

Sherri Evans Memorial Fund

Donations to this fund are used to support research on state nature preserves for projects that benefit native plants and animals in memory of Sherri Evans.

Green frog

Contribute your observations to iNaturalist

KNP's "Natural Heritage of Kentucky" project on iNaturalist is a great way to tell us what species you've seen in Kentucky and learn a little about them.

Stay In Touch

Join our Facebook Fan Page , YouTube Page, and flickr Group  and suggest them to your family and friends.

Spread the Word!

Help us get the word out about the importance of biodiversity and natural areas conservation. All citizens can convey their thoughts on Kentucky's natural environment to their friends, family, and elected officials.

Volunteer Mailing ListSign up to be informed of all volunteer opportunities across the state!
KNP Bookstore
Find some of the publications featuring KNP Natural Areas and Kentucky's biodiversity.