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Junior Naturalist: Animal Bones at Raven Run

Children learn to read animal bones and skulls from Raven Run's replica collection, with a hike, activities and a craft.

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Selected date
Saturday, October 31
10 amEastern Time
Register on kylexingtonweb.myvscloud.comView official event page

Admission
Free; registration required
Registration
Registration required
Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, Lexington Parks & Recreation. Ask them through the official event page.

From the official source

Last checked October 25, 2026.

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Before you go

Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. In bad weather the program is shorter and held indoors.

About this event

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10 am at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade; every child must have an adult attending. Free, with registration required for every guest, adults included.

Before you book

Registration
RequiredRegister every guest attending, adults and children. Questions go to the Nature Center at 859-272-6105.Register on kylexingtonweb.myvscloud.comFrom lexingtonky.gov, checked October 25, 2026
Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors. The page says: “Program will include an outdoor hike”The city says that in bad weather it becomes a shortened all indoors program.From lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026

Good to know

Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
At Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: No pets.“Raven Run does not allow pets because they can disrupt the natural balance of the sensitive habitats and wildlife that we work to protect and promote as a Nature Sanctuary.”From lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
At Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Wheelchair access in some areas.“Discovery Trail – Paved, ADA compliant trail which by the nature center, leading to Prather Homestead”The city also lists the Freedom Trail beside the parking lot as a paved, barrier-free trail of about a mile, and takes reservations for staff-led hikes in an all-terrain Action Trackchair.From lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory supports
At Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Sensory supports offered.“Visitor's Center Sensory Map (provided by VisitLex)”The city's Raven Run page links a sensory map of the visitor center.From lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026

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