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Water Week Events

Water Week Events

Water Week Events with UK

All are invited to Lexington's Water Week 2025! Join UK Extension's Water Quality team for one or all four events on (or near) campus listed below!

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Monday, March 24th 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET

UK Stream Restoration Bioblitz Event  

Join us as we explore and document the various organisms living in and around the stream using iNaturalist. This bioblitz event will be held at the Alumni Drive/Nicholasville Road stream restoration site on University of Kentucky's campus on 3/24/25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm as a part of Lexington's Water Week. Parking is controlled in the area, so participants without a UK parking pass will need to park off campus and walk over to join us. We will meet at the upstream pavilion near the roundabout by UK Regulatory Services. 

Additional details on logistics, the bioblitz activity, and how to download iNaturalist for use during the bioblitz will be sent in a follow-up email to successfully registered participants before the event and will be available the day of the event. Introductory details on bioblitz activities using iNaturalist can be found here: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/archived+bioblitz+guide 

limited to 25 participants

Please check availability and register by clicking REGISTER HERE button - event is FREE!

Expect an email from the organizer with details related to the event on Sunday the 23rd. Cancellation will be made 24 hours in advance and no reschedule will be offered at this time. Thank you! 🌊 Explore a complete list of all Lexington's 2025 Water Week events here: LEX WATER WEEK 2025

Wednesday, March 26th 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET

UK Stream Restoration Bioblitz  

Join us as we explore and document the various organisms living in and around the stream using iNaturalist. This bioblitz event will be held at the Alumni Drive stream restoration site adjacent to John Cropp Softball Stadium on University of Kentucky's campus on 3/26/25 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm as a part of Lexington's Water Week. The stream restoration site is a short walk from the lot. We will meet at the parking lot and walk to the site as a group. 

Additional details on logistics, the bioblitz activity, and how to download iNaturalist for use during the bioblitz will be sent in a follow-up email to successfully registered participants before the event and will be available the day of the event. Introductory details on bioblitz activities using iNaturalist can be found here: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/archived+bioblitz+guide 

limited to 25 participants

Please check availability and register by clicking REGISTER HERE button - event is FREE!

Expect an email from the organizer with details related to the event on Tuesday the 25th. Cancellation will be made 24 hours in advance and no reschedule will be offered at this time. Thank you! 🌊 Explore a complete list of all Lexington's 2025 Water Week events here: LEX WATER WEEK 2025

Kilrush

Thursday, March 27th 12:30 - 3:30 pm ET 

Kilrush Food Forest Riparian Buffer Cleanup and Community Gathering

Geomancer Permaculture, LLC and the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources are partnering to host a riparian buffer cleanup and community gathering at the Kilrush Food Forest on Thursday, March 27th from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Join us as we work together to clean up a substantial dump site in the riparian forest across the creek from the food forest and connect with other community members. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided. Parking is available at the Valley Park parking lot located at https://maps.app.goo.gl/F352gEcqGcAC9Riv9 Have questions or want to partner on this event? Reach out to Lee Moser at lee.moser@uky.edu 

🌊 Explore a complete list of all Lexington's 2025 Water Week events here: LEX WATER WEEK 2025

Friday, March 28th 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Farm Road Rain Garden Cleanup 

This event is a service-learning event at the University of Kentucky's Farm Road Rain Garden. Participants will learn about green infrastructure for stormwater management and the benefits of incorporating green spaces and outdoor learning environments into campus.  There will also be a service portion of the event where participants will clean up trash, manage plants, and mulch the site. The event's primary focus is UK students from around campus, but community members are welcome to stop by. However, no parking will be available nearby for individuals without a UK parking permit. The event is being held at this location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8xPAwcYH8x12dQ7T9 Have questions or want to partner on this event? Reach out to Lee Moser at lee.moser@uky.edu 

🌊 Explore a complete list of all Lexington's 2025 Water Week events here: LEX WATER WEEK 2025

farm rd rain garden

Contact Information

Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073