Brown Family Environmental
Center at Kenyon College

Events Calendar
Last updated October 23rd, 2009

The Mudman Triple - October 24th , 7:00-9:00pm; October 25th , 9:30 – 1:00pm
Ohio’s most unusual trail racing series will challenge you with a nighttime time trial, a 5k super steeplechase featuring “The Gauntlet”, and a 10k cross-country run. And if the mud doesn’t get you, the hills will! Do one, two, or all three races to earn the coveted "Mudman Triple". Cost: $15 for first race, $5 for each additional race. Full information and pdf entry forms are available at: http://bfec.kenyon.edu/outdoor_rec/09registration.htm

Full Moon Hike – Monday, November 2nd , 5:00pm
Take a brisk 1.5 mile hike on steep terrain, and be rewarded (should the skies cooperate) with a fantastic view of the full moon rising over the Kokosing River Valley. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes.

Feed the Birds Craft - Thursday, November 19th, 6:30pm
Use natural materials such as berries and dried seed heads to make a decorative outdoor bird feeder, great as a holiday gift.  While you work, enjoy hot tea and watching birds that visit the BFEC feeders.  Workshop cost is $5 per person.  Space is limited – RSVP at 427-5052 or dohertyh@kenyon.edu.

Winter “Weeds” Walk - Sunday November 29th, 2pm
After summer blooms, the dry and delicate stalks of many flowers remain standing in gardens and fields.  Hike BFEC trails to explore their subtle beauty and learn to identify wild flowering plants in winter. 

 Christmas Bird Count - Sunday, December 20th
Join one of the country’s largest citizen science projects ever!  For over 100 years the Audubon Society has been organizing the Christmas Bird Count, which now boosts 50,000 volunteers and nearly 2,000 counts every year.  The BFEC hosts a count that encompasses areas within a 15 mile radius of Gambier.  Count data have been instrumental in showing long term trends such as changes in range (due perhaps to climate change).

Participants may either watch a feeder from the comfort of their own home, or drive and walk a section of our area.  Don’t know the birds but want to learn?  Stop in the center between 10am and noon and help us count birds at our feeder.  All participants will be invited to gather at the center for a soup lunch.  Call 427- 5052 to register.

Contact the BFEC at 740-427-5052 or dohertyh@kenyon.edu for further information on all events.

Directions to the Brown Family Environmental Center: From Mount Vernon, follow State Route 229 east approximately four miles. Turn right onto Laymon Road (at the S.R. 308 junction and entrance to Kenyon College). Go one-quarter mile, past the BFEC farm house to the BFEC Visitor Center, located on the right.