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Public Access to BlackacreThe Blackacre Foundation has a staff of dedicated and trained volunteers to host public visits to Blackacre State Nature Preserve on Sunday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. during the spring season of April, May and June, and again in the fall season of September, October and November. Visitors may explore, take nature walks, and visit the Presley Tyler Visitor's Center. The Center features a photo exhibit, maintained by the Blackacre Foundation, spanning more than one hundred years of life at the settlement and contains brochures, maps, and an inventory of the abundant plants and animals. In adherence to Kentucky State Nature Preserve Commission policies, the following guidelines apply to public visits: Admission: Admission is free. Departure: Visitors are advised that gates are locked at 5 p.m. Trails: Visitors are instructed to remain on the trail bed and gravel road as they explore the preserve. The following are prohibited: picnics, camping and fires; motorized vehicles and horseback riding; cats, dogs and other domestic pets; possession of firearms, airguns, slingshots, bows and arrows, or other weapons; hunting, fishing or trapping; removal, defacement, or disturbance of any living thing or natural feature. Preserve Buildings: The Tyler Farmhouse has been renovated by the Blackacre Foundation and its three front rooms are open to the public. In addition to the Farmhouse, the nature center, springhouse, barn and smokehouse are open to the public. The rear and upper portions of the Farmhouse, the Stone Cottage, the Jefferson County Public Schools offices and garages are closed to the public. Restrooms: Outdoor restrooms are located behind the nature center. Parking: With the exception of automobiles designated for handicapped parking, all cars must use the lot located at the lane's turn. Tours: Schools tours and education programs are offered at Blackacre. The Foundation provides visitor brochures, site maps, and copies of Kentucky State Nature Preserve Commission rules and regulations. Emergency: In an emergency, the Blackacre Foundation's on-site, resident staff will be available to call 911. |
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