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May 2018
Landscaping with Fragrant Herbs
Riverside's resident herb expert Nola Lillie will present on "Landscaping with Fragrant Herbs" inspiring you to add beautifully scented (and sometimes tasty) herbs to the rest of your landscape, including entrances, veggie and flower gardens, hedges, patios, decks and windowsills! This FREE presentation is sponsored by the Riverside Garden Club. All are welcome! Call us at 502-935-6809 or email us at info@riverside-landing.org with questions.
Find out more »June 2018
Riverside Garden Club Presents: “Butterflies at Blackacre Nature Preserve”
Join us for a FREE presentation by Dale Josey, Director at Blackacre Nature Preserve and Jane Harrod, Master Gardener. Anyone who is interested is welcome! Contact us with questions at 502/935-6809.
Find out more »Family Farm & Forage Day
On Saturday, June 16, we will celebrate the rich history of this historic farm site--and explore present-day farming! Activities for the whole family: horse-drawn wagon rides, farm animal petting zoo, 4-H fair, "Bessie" the Cow Milking Demos, musical entertainment, children's planting activities, Kentucky Proud recipe tastings, Kentucky State University mobile kitchen demos, and tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House. Other featured activities include demonstrations and speakers on: forage crops, high tunnels, raising chickens, beekeeping, keeping goats, beneficial garden insects and more!…
Find out more »July 2018
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Join us for a relaxing afternoon on the banks of the Ohio River for our Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social from 1-5 PM. This FREE family event features music by Storefront Congregation, Magic by Dave Cottrell @ 2:30 PM, and an Ice Cream Eating Contest @ 3 PM. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy: pony rides, miniature train rides, a farm animal petting zoo, children's games, Southwest Library Book Sale, dig with the archaeologists and tour the historic Farnsley-Moremen House. All activities are…
Find out more »August 2018
“Enjoying Hummingbirds” with Russ Thompson (the “Hummingbird Man”)
Join Riverside's Garden Club on Tuesday, August 14 for a FREE presentation by Louisville's very own "Hummingbird Man" Russ Thompson. Enjoy incredible photographs of these amazing creatures while you learn about their behavior--and gain practical tips on how to attract them to your own yard.
Find out more »September 2018
“Ohio Valley Weather and Climate” Will Need to Be Rescheduled
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond his control our speaker will need to reschedule his presentation with the Riverside Garden Club. We will post the rescheduled event as soon as we know the details. Thank you for your understanding.
Find out more »Family Kite Festival
Join us for our 2nd annual Family Kite Festival. Featuring: the Chicago Fire Kite Team, Pigs Aloft Stationary Kites, stilt walkers and jugglers. Children's games and activities. Tour the historic Farnsley-Moremen House while you are here for FREE. First 300 children get a free kite! This is a ticketless event! Food vendors include Ehrler's Ice Cream.
Find out more »October 2018
“History of Navigation on the Ohio River”
Join us for a talk on the "History of Navigation on the Ohio River" by Chuck Parrish, retired Historian with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Riverside Garden Club. Tuesday, October 9th at 6:30 PM.
Find out more »Archaeology Day & Riverside 25th Anniversary Commemoration
Come out for a free family-friendly event and connect with your "inner Indiana Jones" on Sunday, October 21st from 1 PM to 5 PM. We've chosen to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing with the revival of our Archaeology Day event! Featured activities include: public archaeology dig prehistoric Native American tools and technology demonstrations brick making activity special archaeology tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House and grounds artifact identification and processing talks on "Kentucky Before…
Find out more »Halloween Trick or Treat Event
Bring out the kids for some treats and fun at the annual Halloween Trick or Treat event sponsored by DABA (Dixie Area Business Association)! All booths sponsored by area businesses!
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