The Kenton County Public Library, the City of Erlanger, and Kenton County Parks & Recreation invite guests to the great outdoors for a hike at Doe Run Lake May 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 pm.
This guided hike will cover hilly, wooded, possibly wet and muddy terrain. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended.
All ages are welcome, but anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees will be asked to sign a waiver prior to hiking. Following the hike, enjoy a provided picnic lunch and informational booths staffed by local outdoor and nature-oriented organizations.
Space is limited. All hikers must register. Contact Jennifer Beach at 859-962-4143 or jennifer.beach@kentonlibrary.org with questions or to register.
For more information, contact Rhonda Ritzi at Rhonda.Ritzi@KentonCounty.org.
Star gaze at Lincoln Ridge include presentation from guest lecturer
Also May 19, Kenton County Parks & Recreation, the Cincinnati Observatory Center, and the Midwestern Astronomers are hosting a free Star Gaze.
All are welcome.
The event will begin at 8 p.m. in the Kenton County Public Works Administration building at Lincoln Ridge Park.
The Cosmos sometimes reminds us that space isn’t just “out there”. We are all taking a free ride on this small planet and we are all astronauts, though we rarely think about it.
Join Cincinnati Observatory Center guest lecturer, Jeff Hutton, as he presents “Comets and Meteors” for a trip on a comet as it leaves deep space for a trip near earth. On the way we will learn about the structure of comets, asteroids and meteors and the kinds of threats that they occasionally pose to your fellow travelers on spaceship Earth.
The indoor portion of the program will begin at 8:00 P.M. and will last about an hour. The outdoor portion of the program (weather permitting) will begin immediately following the indoor program.
Volunteers from Friends of the Observatory Center and the Midwestern Astronomers will provide telescopes and expertise in the field, describe observations, answer questions, and help open our eyes to the wonder of the universe. Who knows what the night sky will reveal? We welcome you to bring your telescope and binoculars.
Discover another world of wonder. Lincoln Ridge Park is located at 420 Independence Station Rd., Independence.
For more information, contact Rhonda Ritzi at Rhonda.Ritzi@KentonCounty.org.
For news of upcoming programs, activities, and events to be held in Kenton County’s parks, call the Parks & Recreation office at (859) 525-PLAY (7529), visit the website www.kentoncounty.org or follow Kenton County Parks & Recreation at Facebook.com/KentonCountyParks.
They are always in need of volunteers and funding sponsors for their programs. Call Kenton County Recreation at (859) 525-PLAY (7529) to see how you can help.
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