Discover the hidden story beneath your feet at Gatton Park! Families will explore the fascinating geology of the Bluegrass region through hands-on activities that reveal how rocks, soil, and minerals shape the land around us.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 10:00 am–12:00 pm – Hands-on Workshops & Crafts on the Rec Lawn
• 10:00 am–10:30 am – Guided Tactile Experience with Dr. King
• 11:00 am–11:30 am – Guided Tactile Experience with Dr. King (repeat of first session)

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

10:00 am–12:00 pm – Hands-on Workshops & Crafts on the Rec Lawn
Participants will investigate rock layers, learn about fossils and local formations, and engage in fun experiments that show the forces that built the region. From hands-on digs to interactive demonstrations, this morning invites children and adults alike to uncover the secrets of the earth beneath the Bluegrass and connect science with the natural world in a fun, memorable way. 

10:00 am–10:30 am – Guided Tactile Experience with Dr. King
Join Dr. Brian King, PhD for a 30-minute guided tactile experience. Explore Kentucky’s fascinating geology, from ancient seas that formed the limestone beneath our feet to the karst systems that connect surface and underground waters. Meet at the Gatton Park tent to start!

11:00 am–11:30 am – Guided Tactile Experience with Dr. King (repeat of first session)
Join Dr. Brian King, PhD for a 30-minute guided tactile experience. Explore Kentucky’s fascinating geology, from ancient seas that formed the limestone beneath our feet to the karst systems that connect surface and underground waters. Meet at the Gatton Park tent to start!

Thank you to our community partners: Lexington Children’s Museum and Bluegrass Greensource.