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🌼 Wild about Lexington
Think of this event as a city-wide research expedition where you get to be the scientist. | Photo by Floracliff Nature Sanctuary
Get ready to grab your phone and head outside, because the City Nature Challenge is right around the corner.
Launched in 2016 as a friendly face-off between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the challenge has since grown into the world’s largest wildlife census, inviting people across the globe to document the nature around them.
Lexington is one of hundreds of participating cities in 2026. Here’s how to join:
Get outside + observe | Friday, April 24-Monday, April 27
Snap photos of wild plants, animals, insects, and fungi across the city. To meet requirements, observations must be of organisms that aren’t planted, domesticated, or maintained by people. Not sure where to start? Try a local park.
Upload + identify | Tuesday, April 28-Sunday, May 10
Share your findings on iNaturalist and help identify what the community discovered.
Locally, the effort is supported by groups like Lexington’s Conservation Division and Lexington Living Landscapes. Learn more about how to get involved and make your observations count.
The local effort that’s revitalized 200+ acres of floodplains
Presented by LFUCG Environmental Services
Plant trees, improve water and air quality, and enjoy a day of community, food, and live music while helping make Lexington better. | Photos provided by Live Green Lexington
For 27 years, Reforest the Bluegrass has brought together 18,000+ volunteers to plant trees near streams and creeks, improving “riparian buffers” that filter pollutants and protect water quality.
Chocolate Holler announced it will be closing up at its Greyline location soon. A closing date is TBA, but you can stop by daily during normal hours to order up your favorite drinking chocolate or coffee until then. Employees will be folded back into A Cup of Commonwealth.
Opening
A new music store and coffee shop, Good Reception Records and Jawn Coffee, is coming to 500 Southland Dr., joining “Lexington’s Music Row.” The shop will feature a curated vinyl selection and plans to open in late May or early June. (Herald-Leader)
Get your rackets ready. The North Lexington Family YMCA (381 W. Loudon Ave.) has set an Outdoor Pickleball Open House for 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. (Lane Report)
A quick reminder: Kentuckians have until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 20 to register to vote in the May 19 primary election. Take a minute to make sure your voter registration is updated and good to go.
Kids
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone — for both kids and parents. This local program through the Lexington Public Library helps preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their caregivers build confidence with story time and hands-on activities. See the schedule and plan your visit.*
Travel
Delta Air Lines now offers two non-stop flights daily between Blue Grass Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport — giving you more flexibility for shopping sprees, foodie tours, museum days and weekend escapes. The city that never sleeps is now easier than ever to visit. Book now.*
Shop
Nordstrom’s end of season saleis on. Save up to 50% off best-selling spring items, like Sanctuary’s top-rated The Perfect T-Shirt. Hurry — the sale ends tomorrow, April 15.*
The Buy
This No. 1 best-selling jelly tote bag that we’re low-key obsessed with for spring and summer. The tip-proof design keeps your tote upright, but it still folds flat to pack or store. It’s also waterproof, easy to clean, and carry-on approved — hello, beach vacay bag. Grab your favorite color (we like iridescent) and let the compliments pour in.
You sure know how to make a girl feel at home. (Yes, it’s easy when she’s already at home, but I appreciated all your lovely notes.)
I had one of those unplanned but serendipitous Lexington evenings over the weekend. They’re a big part of why I love this place so much. First was a stop at Cibon to celebrate Rosemont Garden’s being open with a Bellini that lived up to its billing of “summer in a glass.” On the walk for a casual dinner at Winchell’s (home to my favorite blackened chicken in Lex – share yours!), there was a classic car show spread out across the parking lot to admire. And then the screens that are usually reserved for sports turned into our whole section of the restaurant watching in rapt silence as the Artemis II returned, complete with wild applause when they hit the water. A bit of Moon Joy right in our backyard.
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