Upcoming Events
Backyard Discovery
Though many cable travel shows would have you believe otherwise, there's plenty of incredible nature to discover right in most Ohioans' backyards. Join the BFEC for free, open-to-the-public programs to discover the amazing creatures living right under our noses.
Celebrating the Season
Horse-drawn wagon rides are one of the highlights of the BFEC's annual Harvest Festival held in October. Admire fall leaves and our golden prairie on the wagon ride, plus live music, pumpkin decorating with OSU Extension Master Gardeners, the Knox County Nature Photography Contest show and much more.
20th Anniversary Celebration
In 2015, the Brown Family Environmental Center celebrated 20 years of providing students a living laboratory and a place to have fun, relax or get some exercise outside.
Conserving Natural Diversity
Wreath Workshop
On Dec.10, the BFEC held its first Wreath Workshop. Families and individuals spent a few hours making one-a-kind wreaths using fresh-cut greenery then took their creations home to enjoy during the holidays.
The Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) offers public nature programs every month on topics such as star gazing, winter trees, wild edible plants and more. In addition, the BFEC sponsors an annual earth day festival, our Fall Harvest Festival, the Knox County photography contest and more throughout the year. Check the calendar below for upcoming events or contact Noelle Jordan at jordan2@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5050.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE
To safeguard against COVID-19, BFEC programs and events have been canceled through July 31. Learn more about Kenyon's response to COVID-19.