Ashley Cecil

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24″ x 30″ oil on canvas
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At long last, I think we have passed the point that necessitates keeping our winter coats on hand. Watching trees grow lime-green buds expanding to crowd my view of neighbors’ homes is encouraging as I kiss winter goodbye. Now we can begin to enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of nature preserves such as Blackacre.

I visited a Blackacre for a retreat several weeks ago and got a tour from the foundation’s executive director, Katie Greene. I learned about some exciting things under way, such as plans for building new a visitors center. Also, 2 1/2 new residents recently moved in: two horses, one of which is due to foal any day now. So go stroll, hike, learn, and feed horses.

Beyond welcoming visitors, Blackacre is always looking for volunteers who love playing in the dirt. If gardening is your forte, they would love to hear from you. Although, I’m sure there is work for everyone, even if you prefer to be behind a desk.

Anxious to lace up your hiking boots, but not in Louisville? Find a nature preserve in your backyard at The Nature Conservatory, otherwise, here are directions to Blackacre. They have slightly odd “hours of operation,” so be sure they’re open before you head out to hike.

24\" x 30\" oil on canvas SOLD Click here to order a print. See all artwork available for sale. At long last, I think we have passed the point that necessitates keeping our winter coats on hand. Watching trees grow lime-green buds expanding to crowd my view of neighbors\' homes is encouraging as I kiss winter goodbye. ...