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Let’s grow
See the world the way trees do atop a rock climbing wall, part of the Treefest festivities. | Image via WHAS11
This weekend, make like a tree and leaf (the house) to celebrate Arbor Day — a couple of weeks early — with the annual TreeFest on Saturday, April 11 at Thurman-Hutchins Park.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., TreeFest will include educational events rooted in experiencing nature.
Kick things off with an invasive plant removal at 11 a.m.
Learn about the sounds of plants in a workshop at 12 p.m.
Bring your binocs for a birding hike starting at 12:30 p.m., plus a second, family-friendly birding hike at 2 p.m.
Enjoy crafts, rock climbing, food, and live music throughout the festival.
Volunteers will be planting trees throughout the park all day. Register if you’d like to branch out and lend a hand — lunch will be provided.
Events
Events
Tuesday, April 7
Spring Break Nature Discovery Days | Tuesday, April 7-Friday, April 10 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | Free
Wednesday, April 8
Kids Cruise | Wednesday, April 8-Thursday, April 9 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Belle of Louisville | $15
Friends of the Library Book Sale | Friday, April 10 + Saturday, April 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Jeffersonville Township Public Library | Price of purchase
Saturday, April 11
Family Farm Days & Brunch with the Babies | Saturday, April 11, Saturday, April 18, Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $8+ | Meet baby farm animals at these family-friendly events. Enjoy wagon rides, story time, sheep shearing, brunch, and more.*
The kitchen will be open Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Photo courtesy Trellis Brewing
Coming Soon
Trellis Brewing is opening a full kitchen starting this Friday, April 10. Trellis Foods will be led by former Red Hog chef James Andrews, and will serve hot dogs, burgers, and a weekend brunch featuring new cocktails.
Drink
Ale-8-One teased the return of its peach flavor back on April Fools’ Day, but has now announced that that was no prank. The company posted a series of photos on Facebook showing the peachy beverage rolling off the production line.
Sports
A Ballard High School alum-turned Angels player made baseball history this week with a record three robbed home runs in a game against the Seattle Mariners. Jo Adell caught three separate balls that were headed over the wall to help propel his team to a narrow 1-0 victory.
History
Did you know? The Olmsted Parks Conservancy was founded 52 years ago this month in the fallout of the notorious 1974 tornado that devastated Cherokee Park, among other locations in Louisville.
Kids
Local high school students can submit an essay to this year’s Juneteenth Essay Contest any time before Friday, May 1. This year’s theme is “What Does Juneteenth Mean to You?” and students are invited to explore how we can learn from the past to change the future.
A casual maxi skirt with a flattering high-rise design, ultra-soft material, and pockets. Slip it on for an afternoon running errands, dress it up for dinner with friends, and everything in between.
In honor of National Poetry Month, Joe Creason Park is now home to a series of poems from local + regional poets. Here’s a small sample of the poetry walk, but I really recommend checking it out for yourself.
Check out this interview to learn more about former Poet Laureate Jeff Worely.
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