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Get outdoors with Parks & Recreation this fall

Enjoy the changing of seasons with a change of scenery at one Lexington Parks & Recreation’s outdoor programs

September 6, 2023 • 
Molly Thompson
A wooden Nature Center sign amongst a field of golden rod at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Enjoy the change of seasons with a change of scenery. | Photo courtesy of Lexington Parks & Recreation

With a slight breeze in the air + leaves falling to the ground, there’s no better time to get outdoors. There’s no shortage of exploring to do thanks to Lexington Parks & Recreation Outdoor Programming lineup.

From Mindful Moments to Rest & Reconnect Outdoors, here are seven events that are giving all the peaceful vibes during the change of seasons:

  • Healing Hike | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 7-9 a.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
  • Mindful Moments | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
  • Nature Niche | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Dunbar Community Center
  • Mindful Moments | Friday, Sept. 15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | McConnell Springs
  • Stargazing | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 8-10 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
  • Monarch Fest | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
  • Mindful Moments| Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Woodland Park
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