Woods & Waters Land Trust protects forests, streams, and working lands in the Lower Kentucky River watershed—preserving natural resources and wild places where people find connection, inspiration, and joy.
Healthy forests and streams provide habitats where whole communities thrive—the plants and wildlife, as well the human communities around them. They allow people to enjoy the many benefits of being in nature, from physical activity to spiritual connection. They're also critical to the quality of life within our communities, including clean air, clean water and recreation opportunities.
Nationally accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, WWLT is dedicated to protecting and connecting forests and streams through voluntary conservation agreements with private landowners. Nationally, privately owned lands are developed almost five-times faster than government-owned lands, and they’re losing habitats for threatened and endangered species twice as quickly as on federal lands. WWLT works with local landowners to preserve the flora, fauna, and natural lands in Central Kentucky.
In addition, WWLT does the essential work of connecting people with nature at Vaughn Branch Nature Preserve—free and open to the public every day—and by hosting the West Sixth Farm Hiking Club, monthly stewardship days, the City Nature Challenge, National Moth Week and other natural-history programs.
Photo of the Elkhorn Creek by Julia Taylor.
Participants will learn how to make pigments utilizing a variety of invasive plants. No previous experience needed.
Growing Season Stewardship Day
Join Woods & Waters Land Trust for for a 2-hour volunteer workday during our Growing Season Stewardship Days, where volunteers help care for protected lands during the most active time of year for plant growth. During the growing season, stewardship work focuses on removing invasive plants and supporting native vegetation while working carefully around actively growing habitats. Tools, training, and guidance are provided—just dress for the weather and be ready to help care for the lands we protect.
Conservation In Action
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